Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many people believe that physical

strength

is more important than mental

strength

for success in sports.

Although

the

first

reaction to some people is to concur to

such

claims.

Nonetheless

, there are several reasons to refute

this

statement. In the following paragraphs, there are a number of perspectives to discuss

this

issue more in-depth.

Firstly

, the main reason to support my position is that mental

strength

is a key point to control a game. Take my favourite tennis player, Andy Roddick,

for example

, while he was young, he had the most powerful energy than other players.

However

, he had terrible emotional controls. Even he won the

first

two sets, he still could mess up if the competitor made him angry. From

such

examples, it demonstrates that psychological status could influence the result of a sports game.

Also

, another reason for my belief is that even one's physical

strength

was not at the best status, he could still win the match through his wisdom and experiences.

For instance

, one of the most admirable tennis players, Roger Federer, he was almost 40 years old.

However

, he won a match at the Australian Open for playing more than 3 hours. His competitor is much younger, Oviously, Roger beat him not because of better energy but better wisdom.

Consequently

, it can be said that psychology is the key factor of success. To conclude, it is not to say that other points of view are totally without merits.

Nevertheless

, the reasons I have presented could support the position of if you want to win a sports event, mental

strength

is more important than physical

strength

.