Sports and Games
Sports and games play an important role in the development of human personality. They are no less important than food and fresh water. The developed countries like America, England, France, Canada and Germany have made games an essential part of education at the school level. It is interesting to note that there are many nurseries and training centers for games in these countries. They admit boys and girls for necessary training to become future athletes, gymnasts and sportsmen.
No doubt, games and sports are becoming popular in Pakistani and Indian schools as well. The facilities, of course, are not adequate at present. The situation is expected to improve in future. All students know fully well the meaning of the proverb “All the work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. They know that their growing bodies need regular physical exercise to keep then selves healthy and fit.
General sports include hunting, fishing, riding cycling, cricket, hockey, soccer are becoming very favourite sports. A number of schools clubs and societies hold athletic contests. These contests include walking, jogging, jumping, swimming, rowing, wrestling, boxing, disc throwing, light weight lifting and gymnastics.
All such sports and games certainly benefit both mind and body. They create cheerfulness, discipline, fellowship, confidence and physical fitness.
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