Some people think that sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that athletics plays a vital role in

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some assert that it is just an activity for leisure. In my opinion, I believe that there are justifications for both sides. There are several reasons why people assert that sport is nothing more than a leisure activity. For the majority of residents, physical activities can be seen as a way of entertainment.

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, children and teenagers play football on the playground for fun,

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working adults go to the gym or go jogging to relieve stress.

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, some citizens may have no interest in playing games and would rather do other activities during leisure time.

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, they would not consider sport

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any connection with

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, I would argue that athletics is fundamental to

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, it helps to improve the physical health of each person and

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means that it can reduce the cost of healthcare.

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, residents will become stronger and healthier if they insist on doing regular physical activities, and they will be less likely to get an illness.

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, the sports industry is a big business nowadays and sports players can earn astonishingly high salaries. To take NBA as an example, millions of audiences watch live games on television and a huge number of related businesses benefit from

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, some sports,

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as football and volleyball, require cooperation and help to develop a sense of solidarity, both of which are crucial to

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. In conclusion, I believe that sport is a good way

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entertaining and is vitally important to

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as well.