Impact of Basketball on Children

The video introduces Los Gigantes Descalzos, a group of young basketball players from Oaxaca, Mexico, who have gained international attention for their skills and unique approach to the sport, playing barefoot. The video highlights their daily life challenges, the cultural significance of basketball in their community, and the recognition they have received, including support from the Mexican president. Viewers are invited to watch the full story on Telemundo.

Who is the narrator of the video?

• Carlos Santana

• Francisco Cuevas

• Enrique Peña Nieto

• Jorge Ramos

What is the main reason these children are surprising the sports world?

• Their artistic abilities

• Their basketball skills and sacrifices

• Their musical talents

• Their academic achievements

What is the primary occupation of the children in Oaxaca?

• Farming

• Woodcutting and working in orchards

• Mining

• Fishing

What is the only form of entertainment for the children in the remote area?

• Soccer

• Swimming

• Basketball

• Video games

How has basketball impacted the lives of these children?

• It has made them famous musicians

• It has had no impact

• It has brought joy and changed their lives positively

• It has made their lives more difficult

What unique advantage do the children have in basketball?

• Their professional coaching

• Their height

• Their speed and agility developed from playing barefoot

• Their access to high-quality equipment

What has the academy provided to the children?

• Scholarships

• Musical instruments

• Technical skills and organization

• New shoes

What is the perception of playing without shoes among the children?

• A way of life and an advantage

• A form of protest

• A disadvantage

• A temporary situation

Who recently recognized and promised support to the children?

• The governor of California

• The President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto

• The mayor of Oaxaca

• The United Nations

What is the main message of the video?

• The benefits of modern technology

• The need for better infrastructure

• The impact of sports on underprivileged children

• The importance of education