Complete the sentences.

1. The ... asked the tennis player to avoid using bad language, or she would be disqualified.
2. John could not take part in the weightlifting championship because of his ... injury.
3. The team’s strongest player was sent off after the ... showed him a red card.
4. The coach told the team to do some ... exercises to warm up before the game.
5. American football teams have millions of ... fans who follow every game of the season.
6. Any ... play during the football match will not be tolerated.
7. Professional ice skating is a highly ... sport, and you need great talent to be successful.
8. The young athlete astounded everyone by ... the world record in the 100-metre sprint.