Sports play a very important role in overall development of a child. Whether it is mental, physical or psychological growth.
Sports have always proved to be beneficial in development of a person. It is moreover an integral part of life. There are some important benefits of sports,
Sports help
to reduce the levels of stress. They help one to deviate away from other things
that may be stressing them; they are able to focus on having fun playing their
favorite sport for some time.
Sports also help towards the development of a healthier body, as it requires more off physical activity.
Sports also helps develop certain values as, team work, management, leadership qualities, better thinking abilities, better decision making power.
Nowadays youth is more attracted towards junk food or unhealthy food and leisure, resulting in increase of obesity among the youth creating severe health related problems. Involvement in sports helps one stay fit and active, as compared to those who believe more in leisure. It also helps a person maintain a good body shape. Those who participate in sports have a higher metabolism as compared to the lazy ones.