Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KATHUA, Sept 18: Games and sports are an integral part of a student’s life. A student should study hard to be successful in competitive examinations. But, he should also play games and sports to enjoy the health and vigor of life.
This was stated by BJP MLA, Rajiv Jasrotia during final match of District Level Volleyball Championship played between Hiranagar and Gurha Mundian in which Hiranagar emerged winner. Rajiv Jasrotia who was present on the occasion as chief guest gave away Rs 11000 to winner team.
MLA said that along with bookish learning, a student should spend his time on games and sports and education of boys and girls should no longer confine to the lecture and theatres. Regular participation in outdoor games in such cases makes the body fit and at the same time gives the relief required. The training for different branches of games and sports should be given in a scientific way under a good coach and the suitability to any particular branch of sports or games should be determined on the ability and interest of the student, he added.
“Inclusion of games in the curriculum of studies is, therefore, very important in modern times. We must make games and sports not optional but compulsory in education at all levels, so that approach to it may be sincere, not casual”, he maintained.
Games and sports are good exercises and help to build fine, physique for the boys and girls. They make them mentally alert and physically strong. By displaying their feats before many spectators, they can overcome their nervousness. Moreover games and sports help building a sense of cooperation and team-spirit in an individual. For these reasons, every civilized nation values the importance of games and sports and spends large sum of money on improving the standard of games and sports among its players and athletes. The standard of games and sports in India is far from satisfactory. So, the Government should take steps to improve this standard, MLA asserted.
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