Kit
The set of clothing and equipment a player or team wears and uses; in football it is the shirt, shorts and socks of the strip.
Definition
Kit is the collective term for the clothing and equipment needed to take part in a sport. In football and other team sports it usually means the playing outfit, or strip, of shirt, shorts and socks in the team's colours, often with distinct home and away versions.
More broadly, 'kit' describes everything an athlete needs for their sport, such as a boxer's or a rower's kit bag of gear. Team kit typically carries colours, crests, numbers and sponsor branding that identify the club or country.
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Football
The world’s most popular team sport — endless running, teamwork and community in one game.
Cycling
A low-impact endurance sport that doubles as transport, exercise and adventure.
Running
The most accessible endurance sport — no venue, just shoes and the open road or trail.
Basketball
A fast, dynamic team sport of running, jumping and quick decisions on court.
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