Opinions on the importance of sports usually fall into two categories. People generally live, breathe and love sports, or they don't see the point. Sports critics usually see them as “mere games.” While there are multiple arguments against sports, overall they make a difference in many people's lives. Sport is important for the well-being of individuals because it contributes to overall health, has a positive impact on academics, and gives communities and other groups a sense of togetherness. For many people, sport is a means of entertainment and a good way to maintain a healthy body. and mind. It is true that sport may not be able to satisfy everyone, but nevertheless there are various ways of playing sport and they are relevant for a diverse population. Sport can be played by different people, be they athletes, fans or coaches. One argument that is made against sports is that they are just meaningless games. This idea can be refuted because sport has underlying meanings for so many different people. Another argument is that the pressure of sports poses a high risk of substance abuse. These are just some of the arguments put forward by critics of sport, but there are many more due to the complexity of the debate, although this also implies that there are many arguments that explain why sport is important. These arguments outweigh the others. This means that while sports may not be able to satisfy everyone and can have negative impacts, sports matter to many people and can have even more positive impacts. Sports matter because of the beneficial health effects they have on people. . It has been proven that physical activity for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes per week can have a monumental... middle of paper... halftime show. This is yet another way that sport can be used to keep athletes and fans away from drugs, and although the risk of substance abuse is still present, the benefits of sport are more substantial than the negative effects. Sports are important to a very diverse population. There are many benefits to sports, such as bringing communities and other groups of people together. Practicing sports can also have health benefits which can therefore improve academic performance in a very positive way. For all these reasons, and many more, sport is important to people around the world. This is important because people who may not have discovered the sport yet or who may have been hesitant can now open their eyes to the wonders of the sport. People can see what sport means to others and understand what it can mean to them. They may not be for everyone, but sport matters.