History of sports is an elongated one and is often dated as old as the history of humankind. All through the historical b...
History of sports is an elongated one and is often dated as old as the history of humankind. All through the historical backdrop of human advancement, individuals needed to battle for survival. Amid hunting and war, a man needed to have great physical strength and dexterity to survive. Survival of the fittest had been the cardinal rule over civilizations. With civilization, ritual competitions came in to celebrate the virtue of divine Gods. Since sources of entertainment lacked, sports emerged as a recreational activity that included the throwing of spears, stakes, and rocks, and of course lots of play-fighting.
The rapid development of urban culture in the late nineteenth century paved way for the spirit of modern sports. Ancient Greece let to the foundation of formal games, by inaugurating the first ever Olympic Games in 776 BC (1), that included games, for example, human and chariot races, wrestling, jumping, disk throwing, and more. The history of modern sports details an evolution, from games played primarily for entertainment and leisure to an industry rivalling any other in size and power. (2)
Building Physical Health: The Report from the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace states that young people can benefit from physical activity as it contributes to developing healthy bones, efficient heart and lung function as well as improved motor skills and cognitive function. (4)