Students and Sports

Sports is an indispensable part of educationis truly said "All work and no play makes Jack a
system all over the world at each level of studies.dully boy". The Governments must ensure
Whereas education kindles the light of knowledgesufficient funds to institutions for establishing
in the mind, the sports help to maintain thenecessary infrastructure in their schools and
physique. It is always true that a healthy mind cancolleges for sports. Rather special schools should
only be the best in education. At the same time,be started in each city where students can start
sports are also important means of entertainmenttheir careers as sportsman along with studies to
after long hours of studies and a source ofachieve minimum qualification.
renewed energy. Not only outdoor games likeIn this way, sport persons of international level
chess, table - tennis and billiards also requirecan definitely be developed and groomed in our
player's full attention and concentrationcountry. There is no dearth of talent in students.
accompanied by specific skills and techniques. AllIt is a matter to bring it out by providing the
this is helpful from the point of view of health ofrequired incentives. The participation in sports will
students.make our future citizens disciplined, obedient, co -
Students are always full of energy, all of whichoperative and having high team - spirits in all
cannot be spent in studies only. It is sports onlyspheres of life. A student learns that while playing,
which are an outlet of surplus energy. Otherwisehe has to play not for his own good but for the
the extra energy can lead students to do wronggood and success of whole team. Eventually he is
or unwanted activities which are harmful not onlyto keep in mind the success of his school or
for the health but studies of students as well. Thecollege or university along with laurels to his state
students enjoy their leisure time more whileor country. Sports make him lead a corporate life.
playing sports. They run and jump a lot whichSports teach our students that tears and smiles,
improve their digestive system. Their lungssobs and sniffles, joys and laughter all are the
breathe fresh air which make the students moreinevitable accomplishments of life and should be
active and healthy. Sports loosen the limbs andtaken in the stride in right earnest. Sports teach
relax the entire body system of students so thatthem that it is courage and fortitude to face the
they are again well - prepared to study with moretrials, hardships and various rigours of daily life.
concentration and dedication. Sports provide foodThe very breath of sportsmanship is fairplay.
for mind in the same way as learning providesStudents learn to do no hanky panky, no
knowledge.underhand dealings and not shufflings. Sports is
Sports are essential to develop a healthy andanother name of honesty, integrity and loyality
constructive attitude towards life. In fact, sportsfor students. Thus only a good sportsman can be
lend a rhythm to life of students and provides thethe ideal citizen of the country. A student with
best co - curricular activity for them. However, itgood sportsman can be the ideal citizen of the
is found that present system of education iscountry. A student with good sportsmanship can
confined to the four walls of class rooms of ourbe right person to lead the nation. The country
schools and colleges. It does not provide a goodwould get free from the maladies of corruption,
and scientific education. The present system ofhatred and greed if our politicians are able to
education and examinations has turned thepossess even a fraction f virtues of a good
students into mere bookworms. The students dosportsman.
not get time to pay any attention towards theirStudents also get lot other advantages if they
physique. Though a well balanced diet can providelove to play sports with dedication. They get
all the nourishing constituents in right proportionsadmission in professional institutions for higher
to body of students, but sports are essential tostudies and are also preferred by many big
develop a well balanced personality. A combinationindustries for jobs. They are respected
of sports and studies for students will, therefore,everywhere. They get more opportunities to
result in their intellectual, moral and physicaltravel not only within their own country but
development.abroad also and above all, at no expenses to their
Parents, and teachers both should encourageaccount. They happen to meet hundreds of new
students to take keen interest in sports andpeople and see other cultures. They develop a
should not insist on their being lost in their books.sense of national and international integrity and
The school and college authorities should alsounity. Sports are best for students as long as
provide the basic facilities to students forkept away from any type of politics and misuse.
developing their interest in various games. And it