Women Cyclists Fight to Race in World Championships

May 13, 2026, 21:29
CanadaSports

Introduction

Five women cyclists are sad and angry. They want to race in the World Championships. They asked a special court for help.

Main Body

Cycling Canada said the women cannot race in October. The men can still race. The women think this is not fair. They want to go to the 2028 Olympics. The boss of Cycling Canada is Mathieu Boucher. He says the women are not fast enough. He says the men have a better chance to win medals. Other people disagree. Some famous athletes say the women are very good. They say the boss did not use fair rules to make this choice.

Conclusion

Now, the court must decide. The court will say if the women can race or not.

Learning

The Logic of 'Fair'

In this story, we see a fight about what is fair and not fair. For A2 students, this is a great way to learn how to describe feelings and opinions.

Opposite Ideas

  • Fair →\rightarrow Not fair
  • Fast →\rightarrow Not fast enough

How to say it: If you disagree with a rule, you can use these simple patterns:

  1. "This is not fair." (General opinion)
  2. "They are not fast enough." (Giving a reason)

The 'Can' vs 'Cannot' Split Look at the difference in the text:

  • The men can race. →\rightarrow (Yes/Permission)
  • The women cannot race. →\rightarrow (No/No Permission)

Quick Tip: To reach A2, stop using only "Yes" or "No." Use Can and Cannot to talk about rules and abilities.

Vocabulary Learning

women (n.)
Adult female human
Example:The women in the group were very supportive.
cyclists (n.)
People who ride bicycles
Example:Cyclists must wear helmets for safety.
sad (adj.)
Feeling unhappy
Example:She felt sad when the concert was cancelled.
angry (adj.)
Feeling displeasure or annoyance
Example:He was angry because he missed the bus.
race (v.)
To compete in a speed contest
Example:They will race to finish the marathon.
world (n.)
The planet Earth or a global event
Example:The world is full of diverse cultures.
championships (n.)
Competitions to decide a champion
Example:The national championships will start next week.
court (n.)
A place where legal cases are decided
Example:The court will hear the case tomorrow.
fast (adj.)
Moving quickly
Example:She runs fast during the race.
fair (adj.)
Just or equal
Example:Everyone should have a fair chance.
chance (n.)
A possibility or opportunity
Example:He had a chance to win the prize.
Olympics (n.)
International sports event held every four years
Example:Many athletes dream of competing in the Olympics.