The Role Of Sport

Sport is far more than a luxury or a form of entertainment.

Access to and participation in sport is a human right and essential for individuals of all ages to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Sport ñ from play and physical activity to organized competitive sport ñ has an important role in all societies. Sport is also crucial to a childís development. It teaches core values such as cooperation and respect, improves health and reduces the likelihood of disease.

Sport plays a role in communities large and small. From informal recreational matches and contests, to organized sports leagues and federations, people participate: they play, coach, train, and support their favourite athletes and teams. From indigenous sports to global sporting events, sport has "convening power". Where opportunities for recreational sport and play are absent, individuals and entire communities are often acutely aware of what they are missing.

Sport can contribute to economic and social development, improving health and personal growth in people of all ages -particularly those of young people. Sport-related activities can generate employment and economic activity at many levels.

Sport can also help build a culture of peace and tolerance by bringing people together on common ground, crossing national and other boundaries to promote understanding and mutual respect.

Many of the core values inherent in sport are compatible with the principles necessary for development across the world, such as fair play, cooperation, sharing and respect. The life skills learned through sport help empower individuals and enhance psychosocial well being, such as increased resilience, self-esteem and connections with others. These are beneficial to people of all ages but especially vital to the healthy development of young people.

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