Some people think that sports and games are unimportant activities that some people engage in when they have nothing else to do. But, in fact, sports and games are important, especially for people who work with their brains for most of the day.
Sports and games are good for our health. They keep our bodies strong and prevent us from getting overweight. Since our bodies need exercise, this is a pleasant and enjoyable way of exercising.
Besides this, games instil positive lessons such as discipline, team spirit and co-operation. Students learn to be persistent and not to give up easily. They also learn leadership qualities. All these qualities are good and will help to produce a more well-rounded personality.
When students take part in sports and games, they learn how to interact with other people. During inter-school games, they not only mix with students from their school but also with students from other schools. This is healthy way of socialising.
Some students who are not good academically do very well in sports and games. This provide them with an oppurtunity to excel and thus enchance their own image, as well as the image of their school. They will feel more confident of themselves as they know they are good at something.
Therefore, it is very clear that sports and games are good for us and all students should be encouraged to take part in them.