Hi Lucretia
Here are a few of words for you to use instead of enemy:
Opponent
Adversary
Rivals
I'm English and my English isn't good <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/silly.gif" alt="" />
Enemy is correct though, but is usually associated with extreme rivalry. I hope you're not offended by me telling you this, as you're english is as good as enyone else's <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> It's just that you seemed at pains to use a different word.
xAcex
Oh thank you so much! Opponent is my word. Enemy sounds so brutal for a nice sports compettition. No way I am not offended at all. I always want to improve. Thank you very much <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" />
Congrats to Holland <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif" alt="" />