Governments should spend more money on education than on recreation and sport. Do you agree or disagree?

It is a controversial perspective leading to a heated debate on how the

government

is spending tax payer's money. Some people believe that,

this

money should be directed towards education rather than sporting activities while I argue, that both studies and

sports

play a vital role in the development of the country.

Firstly

,

sports

and recreational activities are a source of income for a large number of people. Disinvestment in these will lead to massive unemployment which can cause distress in the minds of many people.

For example

- there are a number of athletes who are aided by the

government

agencies to train and develop motor skills in many children and, if these sportspersons are not supported, it can create disharmony in certain segments of the

society

.

As a result

,

sports

and games should be supported for a better future of

sports

.

Therefore

, games play a significant role in improving the economic and social status of any country.

Secondly

,

sports

are being played by all

sections

of

society

especially by the weaker

sections

. Non-funding of recreational

sports

and activities may increase income disparity between the upper class and the lower

sections

of the

society

.

For instance

- children from the poor

sections

of

society

who are passionate about any particular sport may not be able to pursue a career in it if the

government

does not support them wholeheartedly.

Consequently

, these children may have to opt-in for meagre jobs which may not help them in improving their standard of living. To conclude, education and games are integral parts of a progressive nation and both are subject to sufficient funding. Many

sports

persons would have not achieved great heights, have the

government

not supported them at the right time.