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 opinion

In the

last

couple of years, people have been conscious and given equal importance to both

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hysical and mental state of mind. While some believe that only physical strength is salient whereas others are of the opinion that intellectual strength is higher. In my opinion, both of the above, play an imperative role. In

this

essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument.

To begin

with, it is a well-established fact that an athlete requires to be physically fit in order to succeed and stay on top of their

game

. If they lack the energy, it will make them redundant in their

game

. To illustrate

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point, a football player requires

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remendous amount of stamina to withstand a 90-minute

game

. In order to showcase that resilience, the player needs to be active every day.

Similarly

, in Olympic sports

such

as Javelin Throw, Shot Put or Long Jump, the individual has to work on their endurance, to be successful.

On the other hand

, it is extremely vital to strategise on how to be agile. The reason being, it is crucial for one to understand and anticipate the move of their opponent.

For instance

, in a

game

of chess, the sportsman/woman requires to be constantly alert. Having said that, in any

game

such

as cricket, rugby, football or badminton etc, apart from physically strong, it is important to

also

think on one's feet on how to tackle their opponent. In conclusion, according to me, being physically and mentally strong is pivotal for the success of a

game

.