In
any nation-state, unity and patriotism are two major benefits obtainable from
sports. When two people of different cultures and colour participate in the
same game and abide by the same rules, fairness and equity is often regarded by
a regulatory official.
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Consequently,
members of the same team see other participants as their opponents and unite to
compete against them. Though those in the same team may have many differences,
such differences are overlooked and the common goal of winning the game helps
unite them.
In
the Nigerian national football team, persons with different religious beliefs,
tribal belongings and geographical origins are combined. It is expected by the
fans that all members of the team cooperate to uplift the entire nation. In the
end, everyone overlooks our differences, giving way to unity and a patriotic
spirit. We share in the excitement and disappointments encountered in the
tournament.
Secondly,
employment and economic growth emerge as a results of sports. In places like
the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France and Germany, football leagues provide
massive employment for many citizens. Again, in the United States, basketball
and golf are very prominent and lucrative sporting activities. Huge funds are
used to run such business-centred competitions and this further helps to
balance the cash flow of the associated countries. The electronic entertainment
industry has also tapped into the leisure aspect of sports by producing gaming
appliances for global consumers. As such, more people are employed globally and
economies grow.
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