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The evolution of sports in the modern world is an interesting one. In the past, men took up spears to hunt animals for food. He who could use the spear most expertly would usually bring home a bigger supply of food. Nowadays, men take up spears only in sports, in what we now call javelin throwing.
What used to be essential skills in survival, such as running, shooting and jumping, are now skills tested primarily in the sports arena. Man no longer has to aim well to shoot at a deer grazing in the grassland or jump over difficult terrain in pursuit of his prey. What he does have to do now is to prove to others that he can shoot further or more accurately than the other competitors, or outrun his opponents in a race.
The pursuit of excellence in sports has become the desire and purpose of every true sportsman today. Sportsmen have to be armed with an indomitable spirit of determination and discipline in order to reach heights ordinary men can only dream of. Carl Lewis, one of the world's fastest men, ran the 100-meter race under ten seconds. Michael Jordan out jumped and outscored his opponents in many basketball matches in the United Sates. Michael Owen captured the hearts of millions of fans when he outsmarted the opposing team to dribble and kick home a crucial goal during the 1998 World Cup. These sportsmen lay claims to glory through their amazing feats in the sports they play and excel in.
However, what significance do sports hold for the ordinary people - people who cannot perform extraordinary feats like the above-mentioned sports icons of modern times? Thankfully, sports exist for another very vital reason. They promote health. When we engage in a sport, whether it is cycling swimming, playing football or tennis, it helps to build up our physical health. When the body is strong, it means that we are able to fight off infections or illnesses, such as cold or fever, better and faster than someone who is not physically healthy.
Sports also help to build up our mental strength. Engaging in any type of sports demands focus; every sport takes time and effort to train. One would not want to cycle right into the drain or be hit by a tennis ball coming right at you. Similarly, we need discipline to complete the various exercises.
What an integral part of our lives sports has become! What wonder that countries world over are trying to encourage a nation of healthy living by promoting sports!

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