Some say that sports play an important role in the development of society. Others think it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion

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society for centuries or even millennia. While many

people

regard

such

activities as merely recreational, I firmly believe that they confer enormous benefits upon the practitioners, both for personal economic gains and international relationships. On the one hand, there is a myriad of reasons for the community to consider doing sports only a form of relaxation. For starters, only by playing them professionally can players earn a living, and the fact is that the majority of common

people

do not take them too seriously,

such

as join in national or international competitions or tournaments.

Instead

, most of their time is spent on work and studies.

This

leads to the

second

factor contributing to the mindset

that is

deemed as only for relaxation. After a day at work, workers and students may gather a 5-a-side football pitch to have a jovial match to take their minds off their work and recharge their batteries.

However

, I would argue that

although

people

may not see the underlying benefits of

such

carefree participation in sports, the benefits are obvious. in social respect, when participating in a game,

people

learn different skills, and top among them are interpersonal skills, teamwork spirits; they

also

learn how to compromise in case conflicts arise. All these abilities can facilitate their jobs in the wider society.

As a result

, they may have more job opportunities and more chances to make money. Another tangible merit of

this

means of recreation is that it helps enhance the international bonds between nations globally. Sporting events

such

as the Olympics which is held every four years brings together many countries across the world. As

people

flock to the host country of the event, they can come in contact with the local cultures and traditions as well as introducing theirs to them.

This

certainly promotes understanding between countries;

accordingly

, conflicts may

also

be alleviated. All things considered, many may undervalue the role of exercise and see it as mere relaxation, but I am of the opinion that it contributes greatly to the betterment of a person

in particular

and society as a whole.