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Some people think that sports play an important role in society. Others think they are nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion

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Sport
 has been
practiced
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 within societies for millennia. While some believe that the role which
sport
 plays is of great importance, others feel that its only function is leisure. I tend to agree with the former view. (
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further
 details) On the one hand, those who argue that
sports
 have no more significant purpose than a recreational activity might point to its essentially trivial nature. They may suggest that because all
sports
 are games, at root, involving physicality, their role in
society
 is not of any substance.
For example
, most people enjoy watching or participating in football as a way to only pass the time. If all
sports
 vanished tomorrow, the only consequence would be that people would need to find another activity to fill the time. (Only one idea here)
However
, I agree with those (your opinion should not be here – please see feedback for
further
 detail) who consider that
sports
 provide crucial physical and psychological benefits for
society
. Regarding the former, the evidence for
sports
’ impact on a person’s physical well-being is vast and undeniable.
For example
 (repetitive use of
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 phrase), doing
sports
 on a regular basis helps to control blood pressure, lowers the risk of cancer and improves heart function. As for the latter,
sports
 have
also
 been shown to reduce stress, boost confidence and enhance resilience. As
a
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society
 is only as healthy as its members, it must be concluded that
sport
 serves a greater purpose other than recreation considering its personal impact on health. In conclusion, because of the sizeable influence that
sport
 can have on public health, I would argue that its role in
society
 is much more substantial than
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simple entertainment. (Not enough detail for your opinion here - plus you have not signalled that you have considered both sides)
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