Benefits of engaging in sport

           

A healthy nation is always a wealthy nation. Therefore it is necessary to put emphasis on sports. One can think of a healthy mind only in a healthy body. Sports is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.  Both physical and mental wellbeing are necessary for great achievements in a man's life. History  shows that young men who excelled in the field of sports can prove their worth in the battlefield as vallant soldiers in later life and get the laurels of victory.  Participating in sports has a positive influence in many areas. It supports positive mental health and improves social skills along with promoting physical health. Participating in sports develops healthy living habits that provide physical benefits such as developing coordination, physical fitness, and strength.

Sports are a source of recreation. It provides relief and a sense of relaxation in a life of routine marked by hardship. It also instils a sportive spirit to take up the heavy burden of life in a lighter vein and not to think of life either as a tragedy or a comedy but as the ordinary business of living. Sports are also very essential to maintain health and physical fitness. It encourages the growth of team spirit. 

Among the outdoor sports; football, volleyball, cricket, basketball and tennis e.t. c are very popular all over the world. Sports tournament are focal points of attention for all sports lovers. For example the Olympic Games, which is held every four years, fosters the sense of oneness and the true sportive spirit among nations. 

Sports comes with benefits to he who participate such as better sleep because sports triggers chemical in the brain that makes you feel happier and relexed. Sport improve mental health, sparks creativity, builds confidence, reduces stress, improve lung action, sport builds leaders, it increases connection; Sports enables you to build better relationships with people you may be aware of, but not know personally. Through frequent sport you can get to know a lot about an individual’s personality, their strengths and weaknesses. Sport with colleagues is a good opportunity to build better relationships and networks that may help you in your job. Sport enhances memory and thinking skills.  Sport also aids the healthy development of children. 

Sports increases ones IQ. It is believed that anyone who excel in sport will as well excel in academics. Children from their early years must realize the utility of sports and games. Methods of physical fitness should be introduced early in life by well trained teachers and coaches. With proper training in sports and games, students become active, sporting, dashing, daring and adventurous, capable of meeting the challenges of life in the future. 

  Engagement in sports is a very good thing because it does have effect on the mind, body and mental health. Put your efforts in the right direction to make a mark. Participate in sport and look healthy for life. Spot out your sport talents and provide necessary facilities to train them properly so as to enable you compete with world champions with no feeling of defeat.