Sports and Games

Sports and games play an important role in the development of human personality. They are no less important than food and fresh water. Developed countries like England, Germany, France, and the U.S.A have made games an essential part of education at the school level. It is interesting to note that there are many nurseries and training centers for games in these countries. They admit boys and girls for necessary training to become future athletes, gymnastics, and sportsmen.

No doubt, games, and sports are becoming popular in Pakistani schools as well. The facilities, of course, are not adequate at present. The situation is expected to improve shortly. The Pakistan schoolboys and schoolgirls know fully well the meaning of the proverb. “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”. They know that their growing bodies need regular physical exercise to keep themselves healthy and fit. Several school clubs and societies hold athletic contests. These contests include walking, jogging, jumping, swimming, rowing, boxing, and gymnastics. An athlete is trained to be perfectly fit to engage in such contests.

Moreover, football, hockey, cricket, tennis, badminton, and table tennis are among the favorite organized games in schools. All such sports and games certainly benefit both mind and body. They create cheer fullness, discipline, fellowship, confidence, and physical fitness.