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Imagine you are Soham/Sohini Dargan residing at 208, Swarnadham, Hira Colony. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper to create awareness about the role of sports in a student’s life.

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Imagine you are Soham/Sohini Dargan residing at 208, Swarnadham, Hira Colony, Mumbai-400052.

Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it:

Sports and games are activities which make a person more capable with a high level of efficiency. It removes the mental exhaustion and makes us capable to do any hard work. It improves blood circulation all through the body, thus improves the physical and mental well being of the person.

Formal Letter:

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper to create awareness about the role of sports in a student’s life. 

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Solution

Date: 24 November 2022
Soham Dargan
208, Swarnadham,
Hira Colony,
Mumbai-400052

The Editor
Times of India
108, Hanuman Nagar,
New Heritage Colony,
Mumbai-400289

Subject: The Indispensable Role of Sports in a Student's Life.

Respected Sir,

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Soham Dargan, and I live in Mumbai. Today, I want to talk about something important - sports in students' lives.

We all know that studying is important. But playing sports is just as important for us students. Sports help us become better at handling tough work. They also strengthen our minds and keep our bodies healthy. When we play, our hearts pump better, making us feel good in body and mind.

Sometimes, studying all the time can make us really tired. Sports can help us feel fresh again. They teach us to work as a team, not give up, and be strong. It’s not just about winning; it’s about playing and feeling better.

I believe schools should have more sports activities for all students. It will make us love school more and also make us healthier and happier.

I hope you can share this message with everyone through your newspaper. Let’s make sports a big part of our lives.

Thank you for reading my letter.

Yours sincerely,
Soham Dargan

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