Super Sports Stories for Kids

Super Sports Stories for Kids

Super Sports Stories is a podcast where children step into the action of historic sports moments! Each five-minute story brings legendary games, incredible comebacks, and iconic athletes to life—making kids part of action. Fun, inspiring, and packed with adventure, these stories fuels a love for sport and sparks the imagination.

Episodes

April 23, 2025 5 mins

It was Izzy’s birthday, and he was exactly where he wanted to be—on the couch in his living room, wearing his England jersey, clutching his magic cricket ball in one hand

The Ashes decider at The Oval was on. England needed 250 runs to win. It was the final day. The tension? Real. The stakes? Massive.

Izzy’s eyes were fixed on the screen. Joe Root was still at the crease, batting like the champion Izzy had always looked up to. “Com...

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Annie sat under the old oak tree, the magic racket resting in her lap. The summer sky was painted with streaks of pink and orange, but she was too busy dreaming to notice.

Her fingers tightened around the handle. “Where will you take me this time?” she whispered. A sudden warmth spread through her palms. The air around her began to shimmer, and in an instant, she was somewhere else entirely.

She felt the grass beneath her feet befo...

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Sammy sat on the bench, his head down, his fingers nervously tapping against his shin pads. His team was about to play in the biggest match of the season, but he felt invisible. No one believed he could make a difference. He wasn’t the biggest or the strongest, and he wasn’t even sure if he would get to play.

His magic football rested beside him, glowing faintly. He barely noticed—until it suddenly pulsed brightly. Before he could ...

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Charlie sat on the edge of the field after practice, spinning a rugby ball in his hands. His kicking had been off all week. He had missed two crucial kicks in the last match, and now his confidence was shattered. "Maybe I’m just not a good kicker," he muttered. "Maybe I should leave it to someone else."

Then, just like before—whoosh. The wind swirled around him, and suddenly, Charlie found himself in a packed stadium. The year? 199...

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Jamie wiped the sweat from her forehead, staring at the empty track ahead. She had already won. She had already beaten her personal best in training today. She could stop now, right? But something inside her whispered, “Is this all you can do?”

She reached into her bag, fingers brushing against the old she found. Whoosh. The world around her shifted.

Now, she was in Tokyo. The year was 2021. 

Disclaimer: This story contains element...

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Izzy stood at the crease, his heart pounding. 99 runs. Just one more for his first-ever century. The field was tight, the pressure immense. He tapped his bat, took a deep breath, and faced the bowler. The delivery was short—his favorite shot. He rocked back, aiming to pull it to the boundary. Crack!

The ball soared high, but not far enough. The fielder sprinted, dived—and caught it. Izzy stood frozen. Out for 99. The walk back felt...

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Annie sat under the big oak tree, gripping the magic racket tightly. The summer breeze rustled the leaves above her, but she barely noticed. Her heart pounded with excitement.

 "Where to this time?" she whispered. The racket tingled in her hands, growing warmer by the second. Suddenly, the world around her blurred. The sound of sneakers squeaking on a hard court filled her ears. A stadium came into view, golden sunlight casting lon...

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Sammy stood at the edge of the pitch, nervously adjusting his jersey. He had just been called up to play in an older age group, and everything felt different—the players were taller, stronger, more experienced.

He swallowed hard. What if I’m not ready? The magic football by his feet began to glow. Not now, Sammy thought, but before he could react, the world spun around him. When everything settled, he was no longer on his home fiel...

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Charlie wiped the sweat off his forehead as he walked off the field. Another tough training session. His legs ached, his lungs burned, but something else weighed on him. "Maybe I’ve played enough rugby," he thought. "Maybe it's time to move on."

Lately, he felt like he had done it all—played countless matches, scored tries, tackled hard. But the fire inside him didn’t burn as brightly as it once did. He plopped onto his bed, tossin...

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Jamie’s hands trembled as she laced up her boots. The final was about to start. Her school’s rugby team had made it all the way to the championship, but now, with the biggest game of her life ahead, doubt crept in.

“What if I mess up? What if I’m not good enough?” She reached into her pocket, fingers wrapping around the magic rugby ball. The air around her swirled, and suddenly, she was standing in the middle of a massive stadium. ...

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Izzy gripped his bat tightly, his heart pounding. His team needed quick runs, and he was next in. But doubt crept into his mind—could he really do it? He glanced down at his magic cricket ball. It had already taken him to some of cricket’s greatest moments. Maybe it had another lesson for him.

Suddenly, the world spun. The distant sound of cheering grew louder—deafening. Izzy blinked. He was no longer at his local ground. He stood ...

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Annie sat under the big oak tree in her backyard, gripping the magic racket tightly. She could feel the familiar hum of energy pulsing through the wooden frame. Each time she held it, she was transported to a legendary moment in tennis history. What would she witness this time? "Where to next, magic racket?" she whispered.

The racket grew warm in her hands, and suddenly, the world around her swirled. The sound of thousands of roari...

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Sammy sat alone on the bench, his arms crossed, his heart heavy. He should have been out there, playing with his team in the final, but an injury had ended his tournament early. He couldn’t bear to watch. He had spent months training, dreaming of this moment, only to have it slip away.

 

He sighed and looked down at his feet, where his magic ball sat still. It had taken him on incredible journeys before—into the heart of famous mat...

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Charlie sat on the grass in the park, the rugby ball cradled in his arms. The day had been perfect for a game, yet he couldn’t shake the unease he felt. His team had a big match coming up, and Charlie’s mind kept replaying the same thought over and over.

"What if I’m not strong enough? What if I can’t push through when it really counts?" he thought, his eyes focused on the ground. He looked around at his teammates, who were bigger ...

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Jamie stood in the locker room, staring down at her trembling hands. Her gymnastics competition was about to start, but something inside her felt… off. Her ankle was still sore from a bad landing in practice the day before. She had barely slept, replaying the moment over and over in her mind, convincing herself she could push through.

“You’ve trained so hard,” she whispered. “You can’t quit now.”

Her coach’s words echoed in her hea...

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Izzy sat alone in the dressing room, staring at his cricket bag. He had just made a 50m and helped his team win a match – but he was dreaming of doing more. With excitement, he reached into his bag and felt the smooth, familiar surface of the magic cricket ball. It had taken him to legendary moments before—what would it show him today?

The room blurred, his stomach flipped, and suddenly, the sounds of a roaring crowd filled his ear...

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Do you want to hear your own special sports story on your birthday? Just ask a grown-up to send us an email at supersportsstories@gmail.com with:

✅ Your name ✅ Your favorite sport and team ✅ Your sports hero (if you have one) ✅ Your birthday

And you might get to hear your very own sports story on your special day—shared with other young sports stars just like you!

Sammy lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. His room was filled with ...

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Annie sat under the large oak tree in her backyard, the magic racket resting on her lap. She ran her fingers over the smooth wooden frame, feeling the familiar thrill of anticipation. The racket had taken her to some unforgettable moments in tennis history, and she was excited for the next adventure.

 “What’s next, magic racket?” Annie asked. The racket warmed in her hands, sending a ripple of energy through her fingertips. Before ...

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Jamie’s stomach twisted in knots as she stared at the pool. The shimmering water looked more like an oceanthan a swimming lane. She tugged at her swim cap, her nerves getting the best of her.

 “Why did I even sign up for this race?” she muttered to herself. She wasn’t the best swimmer—far from it. Running and hockey were her sports, but somehow, she had agreed to compete in a school swimming race. Now, standing at the edge of the p...

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Charlie sat in the corner of his room, kicking the rugby ball lightly against the wall. The rhythmic sound was soothing, but his mind was racing. The season finale for his team was just days away, and the pressure was starting to weigh heavily on him.

"What if I don’t live up to the expectations? What if I’m not big enough, strong enough, fast enough?" Charlie thought, biting his lip in frustration. He knew he wasn’t the tallest or...

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