Us Aussies love our sports. From NRL to cricket we’re always on the edge of our seats waiting for the latest results, and that’s a very good thing because sports are more important than you may think.
Sports have always played a significant role in the lives of people around the globe, giving us something to aspire to, enjoy and encouraging us to do more and be more ourselves.
Nowadays, many parents place equal emphasis on encouraging their children to participate in sports from an early age, alongside focusing on their academic education. They recognize the benefits that sports bring, from promoting physical health to building teamwork skills and boosting self-confidence.
It’s not just parents who see the value in sports; schools are also taking the initiative. Many schools are investing in developing various sports facilities, from soccer fields to basketball courts, to ensure students have access to quality spaces for physical activity.
Some schools take this commitment even further by organizing annual sports school trips to give students a unique experience to practice their sports skills in new settings, often with professional guidance or in environments designed to inspire and challenge them.
You might wonder why sports are so important. Here are just a few reasons:
They encourage fair play
Sports have rules and sportspeople who play within those rules and achieve great successes while doing so show us the importance of fair play and how you can achieve whatever you want to without stepping over other people or always breaking the rules. Okay, so sportspeople aren’t always angels, but when they do go beyond what is allowed they are sent-off, disqualified, fined and generally made an example of and children, in particular, can learn a good lesson from that.
They make you feel good
Whether you’re watching the footie or playing a game yourself, there’s one thing for sure – sports will get you excited; they’ll fuel your passion and get your endorphins pumping which will make you feel great. There’s a reason so many people make watching or participating in sports a priority each weekend – it’s because it really can boost mental, and if you’re participating in it, physical health.
They encourage activity
Sports are also really important for encouraging us all to get up and moving more often. So many of us aren’t content to simply watch our favourite teams on the pitch – we want to get out there and have a go for ourselves. The more of us who do this, the healthier we will all be as a nation.
They bring people together
Sports are also great at bringing people together. When you participate in a team, you make friends; you spend a lot of time with other people which can give you s a sense of belonging and keep loneliness at bay, and when you watch live sports, you become part of a community, a tribe, who are all there for the same thing. It can be a very comforting thing.
They give back
Whether it’s sports stars like Mahmoud Abbas who you can read about at afootballreport.com, who has done a lot for his country, or the local footie club who donate their time and resources to get children into sports, there is no denying that the sporting world is great at giving back to the fans, using what they have to make life better for us all.
They provide opportunities
Last but not least, sports provide us with opportunities. So many people who’ve lived tough lives have been lifted by their involvement in sports, whether because the local team has sponsored their education or because they’ve been encouraged to stay in school by a good coach and that is a really great thing.
Sports are so important to life, we should all do what we can to support them.
