Introduction. Sports are very important in our life. A true sportsman is one who engages oneself in different sports. Sports are beneficial no only for our physical growth but also for our mental development. Sport; are the best type of exercise. So, it is one of the basic requirements of our body. The aim of a sportsman is to play the game fairly, no matter, if hr wins or loses. His interest lies in playing the game with true spirit of the game. A sportsman always enjoys a sound health.
Feeling of competition in sports. Different types of sports create competitive attitude among students and other participants. Scope of games has become too wide due to competition. The whole world has become a playground. Every zone, state and country promotes their players for the national and international sports competitions. They have only one lust to win medal at the Olympic level. In our schools, students work hard to win the trophy for their respective schools.
Development of fellow-feeling. Sports promote friendship and fellow-feelings. Inter-state and international associations are set-up. Sportsmen from far and remote areas c.ome together, learn a lot about mutual co-operation. The loser hugs and congratulates the winner. The feelings of national integration develop in such type of sports-meet. At international level, players ring the National Anthem of the rival team and know about their culture and civilization.
A disciplined life. Sportsmen have to follow certain rules during the competition. It is necessary that we should be broad-minded in the play- ground. Life is itself a great play-field. We should play the game with true spirit and remain irrespective of the consequences. If we play foul or partial, the very charm of life disappears. What is the fun in living if we live narrow-mindedly. If we are liberal and broad in our outlook then the life goes quite smoothly. A true sportsman has a number of friends and well- wishers. He never feels discouraged at the time of defeat. He has no ill- will, jealousy or discrimination for others.
Sports and entertainment. Sports have been the means of entertainment from the older times. Spectators are fully enthrilled by interesting matches and athletic meets. Now, we can watch the live telecast of all important matches on our T.V. sets in our cosy bedroom. Our young generation and students get motivated by such programmes and they also wish to participate in games.
Completion. Every sportsperson wants victory. No one wants to be a loser. But a true sportsman concentrate on playing the game. If he wins, he is overjoyed. If he loses, he is not at breaking-point. He should stick to his principles. Success should not make him vain and proud. Sportsmanship is a quality and a true player always remains unmindful of the results.
