Man was familiar with sports and games since very early times. But with the Greek civilization sports and games came to be looked upon as an essential feature of human activities. Therefore, in the modern era, everyone is aware of the significance of sports and games. So, Games are played everywhere in the world. As people have understood that, "All work and no play; makes Jack a dull boy.
" Games are significant due to their varied benefits. Sports and games are the source of physical fitness and bodily health.These two things are extremely useful for an ideal and perfect life. As only, "A healthy body has a healthy mind” No doubt for a sound body limbs must be supple, active and obedient to will and the best way to keep limbs fit is to play games and sports.
This is the reason, thousands of games are played all over the world like football, badminton, cricket, tennis, hockey, boxing, wrestling, arrow shooting etc. Different countries of the world have their own national games like, the national game of Pakistan is hockey, of Brazil is football, of England is cricket, U.S. has baseball and so on. Even different regions of a country have their specific games.
In Pakistan, Punjab is famous for Kabaddi, Muree and Swat are famous for hiking, Gilgit for polo, Karachi for cricket etc. These games allow the people of different areas to come closer to share their culture and traditions and thus promote harmony and brotherhood To promote sports and games international competitions are organized every year. In these competitions players from all over the world participate with enthusiasm reflecting the spirit of patriotism.One of such events is 'Olympic Games'.
It is really a great sports gala that provides an opportunity to the players to prove their worth and talent. Such competitions instill the spirit of tolerance, patience, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship in people. People learn to face failures of life. As, "Life is not the victory but the contest, the essential thing is not to win but to fight. " In this way, sports and games play a significant role in the character building of young generation andalso in grooming their personality.
When the youth of any nation enjoy such traits along with the wealth of health then the progress and the prosperity come to an arm's length. This is the reason sports and games have become the part of modern education. For this purpose, balance should be maintained between studies and games and between responsibilities and sports as life is not all sports. Sports are the part and parcel of life, though an important one.
