Some people thinks that sports games are important for society, while others believe they should be taken as leisure activities.Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Sports is becoming more prevalent in modern life. There has long been controversy about whether sports games are important to our society or it should be seen as leisure activities. People have a myriad of views about it. I personally believe that sports games are more than just for fun, but they are important to a

country

to gain profits and enhance citizens'

sense

of identity. On one hand, people who think that sports games are for leisure focus on the benefits that sports games bring to individuals. It is not a secret that playing sports can help prevent diseases ranging from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity. As people are more aware of mental health, a lot of people do sports as a way to release stress. By joining group sports games

such

as playing basketball and playing badminton, people take

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emporary break from work or study. Participating in team playing

also

brings players joy and excitement since it involves problem-solving and strategy-use in order to win the game. There is a concept called athleticism, which people stress

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participation more than the game results.

Hence

, it is instilled in people's mind that sports games should be fun

instead

of taking it seriously.

On the other hand

, I certainly understand the argument that sports games are vital to our society. Among all the benefits that sports games bring to a

country

, probably the most significant one is that the games generate great revenue that can be used in various aspects, be it education, healthcare system or subsidization for the poor. Never should we overlooked the fact that sports games can boost

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tourism. It, in turn, creates more job opportunity as tourism industry implies an increasing need for a variety of services

such

as hotel, transports and restaurants. Countries seize the golden chance to host the Olympic hame is a striking example. Not only do the foreign tourists enjoy the games, but the local citizens

also

feel proud of their

country

since hosting international events always require recognition by the committee, say the International Olympic Committee. It enhances their

sense

of belonging, as well as their

sense

of identity. Under

this

line of thinking,

although

playing sports can be leisure activities, it is

also

essential for a

country

to boost the economy and enhance citizens'

sense

of identity.