AUTHOR(S): Yallappa M

ABSTRACT:
Sports have been of great interest to people from the time immemorial. Even today sports are on the world map. Olympic Games, World Cup Tournaments, Asian Games, Test matches occupy the headlines in newspapers. Everyday columns after columns are devoted to the sports news. The importance and the recognization, which the sports have received from government, press and public, clearly indicate that sports are not taken up for mere recreation or prestige purpose. The participation in sports, rather influences the whole personality of the athlete. Sports influence all aspects of athlete’s personality and help him in gaining poise and balance, refreshing the spirits, renewing the inner springs of faith and courage, mastering the skills, adjusting in the society and meeting the strains of modern life with ease and calmness.

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