According to long man dictionary of contemporary English, sports can be defined as a physical activity in which people compete against each other.The history of sports goes back to 3000 years.In those days, sports often involved the preparation for war and training for hunting.This explains why so many early games involved the throwing of spears,stakes and rocks etc and sparring one on one with opponents.As a result,formal sports which include events such as foot and chariot race, wrestling, jumping, discus and javelin throwing were introduced in first Olympic games in 776BC by ancient Greeks.
Sports has created so many importance on the life of people both children and adults.Firstly,it has been a source of help to children in developing physical and mental toughness.It also encourages kids to get out and get active.Secondly,it helps in blood circulation and keeps the body healthier.Active participation reduces tiredness and lethargy.Sports play vital role of impacting character,value in the life of people.
Furthermore, sports has it's positive impact in the society and nation at large.Such impact include: boosting local and creating economic impact, creating job opportunities, national unity, community relationship, national pride.It brings togetherness and oneness in the society and nation at large.It presents players as role model to many people in the society.
Conclusively, sports having a unique way of making positive impact to the society makes a difference on daily basis.Everything must not be lollipop,but there must be something good being engaged in sports.Sports can be grouped in teams or individual based.It is a means of making money for worthy course.So many lives and society have changed to better physically, mentally and other wise since the establishment of this physical activity called Sports.