Sportsman spirit by P Gopichand

P Gopichand in his interaction with OTs gave deep insights into a mind of a sportsman. Life and its gifts are big blessings. Discipline in both body and mind is needed to receive the gift of life and use it correctly.

Playing sports to win Olympic medals alone is setting very very high expectations. It is like studying engineering to be a Noble laureate. Parents do not expect their children studying engineering to be a Noble laureate but expect their child playing sports to win an Olympic medal, 

Benefits of playing sports go beyond Olympic medals. Our parents played sports as a normal part of their life  and were fitter than us. The younger generation is loosing the habit of playing sports and are less fit. The OTs can do a lot to promote sports as a way of life in their future postings.

Indigenous sports like kabaddi, kho-kho, malkam, gathka, chess require less equipment and have greater participation. Those sports should be selected which encourage others to play rather than being just spectators.

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  1. Unknown2 February 2022 at 18:04

    Each word is so true. In a fit body resides a fit mind, must be taken seriously by one and all.
    Inculcating this earlier in life will bring better results I think.

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