The importance of sports in Pakistan

The importance of sports in Pakistan

Sports in Pakistan are sadly neglected. People would rather shop, eat outside, or talk for hours over taking the playing field or instead of having any physical exercise. The inherent reluctance in the youth when it comes to participating in sports can be
attributed to our flawed upbringing.

As children, we are encouraged to stay inside because of the unsafe conditions in the country – Let’s not blame the parents for it!

Our children freely indulge in what their parents consider to be modern necessities such as watching cable TV and playing PlayStation.

Our youth knows more about movies, drama serials, super stars, actors, actresses and video games over sports. Not that our sporting idols are much of “idols” anyways, there is a dearth of contemporary sportsmen the youth can look up to.

Another important aspect of sportsmanship is passion and patriotism, which is sourly lacking in our society today. Our youth would rather become rich and not wave their flag at the international stage.  

Much of what is wrong with this country can actually be solved by sports. Sports teach us honesty, fair play, passion and devotion towards what you love best. A dishonest sportsman is not a sportsman at all – that is the sheer beauty of sports!

In order to encourage sports in Pakistan, every primary school, college and university should have dedicated fields, grounds, courts, tables and other requisite sports equipment. Young students should be encouraged to volunteer, step-up and take part in
group activities related to sports.

This will begin a healthy trend of team work, while it will also encourage the young crop imbuing in them the spirit of leadership and discipline.

Apart from all the philosophical benefits, sports brings with them fitness, and a generally healthy body. If the youth indulges in sports, it will ensure that they will remain fit for years to come rather than fall in the way of diseases such as diabetes
which are rampant in our country.

Hence we conclude, the importance of sports in this country is very important – word!

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Posted by Ahmad Mehdi on Nov 22 2011. Filed under Pakistan, Sports. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry