Key Points
Key Points: Concept of Sports
- Sports began with human civilisation, as playing is a natural human instinct and early activities like hunting were also seen as games.
- Ancient Indian texts mention many sports, such as dice games (dyut), wrestling, horse and chariot races, and chess.
- Sports provide entertainment and physical exercise, helping people relax and refresh their minds.
- Playing games builds a strong and healthy body by involving regular physical activity.
- Sports develop qualities such as courage, determination, cooperation, leadership, and sportsmanship.
