1. Elena can’t stand playing football; she prefers athletics.
2. I regretted doing the extra training session because I felt so tired afterwards.
3. Lucas is planning to take up skiing next year.
4. Nicole really enjoys going for long runs in the hills near her home.
5. The squash player managed to win the final game despite being exhausted.
6. Leo refused to join his local gym even though his friends were all members.
7. My mother is considering entering a golf tournament next month.
8. We knew we were unlikely to lose against a very weak and inexperienced team.