It is commonly believed that extreme sports should be strictly prohibited due to the huge number of risks involved. In
this
essay, I am going to demonstrate that risk factors are present in all sports before suggesting that people should have the right to play any sports they want.
Advocates of banning certain sports may argue that their inherently dangerous nature may threaten lives. As extreme conditions are a pre-requisite for these sports, risks like equipment failure render players more vulnerable than in other sports. Linking Words
For example
, skydivers who Linking Words
freefall
from enormous altitudes seems more prone to injuries or even death than players of ordinary sports. Suggestion
However
, in reality, all physical activities carry a certain degree of risk, and it is difficult to judge which one is Linking Words
hazardous
than the other. Suggestion
more hazardous
For instance
, acute pains like ankle sprains are prevalent in football and basketball Linking Words
as a result
of intense practice drills and frequent matches. But it is unlikely that these sports will be banned given their popularity. Linking Words
Besides
, people must undergo rigorous tests to ensure they are physically and mentally conditioned before participating in dangerous sports. Linking Words
Therefore
, concerns over the safety of extreme sports are quite irrelevant.
I believe that people should have the autonomy to play any sports they want, regardless of their danger. Linking Words
This
is because they can already decide for themselves whether to take part in several dangerous non-sports activities. Linking Words
For example
, those who reach the legal drinking age are free to purchase alcohol, the excessive consumption of which may have fatal consequences. If personal freedom is championed about things like alcohol. It is argued that it should be extended to sporting pursuits as well. Linking Words
Instead
of an outright ban on extreme sports, I believe there are ways to mitigate the risks attached with them. Sports associations could impose an age limit for extreme athletes in order to ensure only people who fully developed physically are allowed to participate. Another solution is to ban players from practicing or competing without the necessary protective gear. These measures would strike a happy medium without intruding people’s personal freedom.
In conclusion, I believe that people are entitled to play dangerous sports if they want, and certain restrictions in lieu of a ban would help ease the safety concerns.Linking Words
Mohamed Abdel Wanis