Sport can provide opportunities to:

⚬ play and have fun
⚬ compete
⚬ relieve boredom by giving structure to free time
⚬ promote socialization by introducing rules to be followed
⚬ cooperate with others to achieve goals
⚬ challenge human limits
⚬ measure oneself
⚬ establish and overcome risks
⚬ discover one's limitations
⚬ make friends and strengthen relationships with others
⚬ get to know one's body better
⚬ earn an income
⚬ experience pride
⚬ express one's gifts and talents

⚬ foster peace locally and internationally
⚬ keep in shape - gain or lose weight
⚬ maintain good mental health
⚬ learn how to respect others
⚬ share a common goal with others
⚬ develop loyalty, commitment and perseverance
⚬ promote cultural values
⚬ experience the "cutting edge" feeling of pushing to the limits
⚬ reduce stress
⚬ improved self-esteem;
⚬ being better able to handle stress;
⚬ increase academic performance;
⚬ better relationships with family.

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