Sport does it build character?

@picjim (3002)
India
July 3, 2010 11:13am CST
I seek your views on the topic Sport does it build character or are people drawn towards it as a means of earning money and fame?
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5 responses
tomitomi
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
4 Jul 10
Before you ever start earning money and fame from sports, if you ever earn money and fame, it's the investment you have to put in first. Time, money, sweat, pain and everything you've got. I agree sports does build character. It's usually after earning money and fame that people are tempted to be swayed off course from the values that have given them both money and fame. It's not the sports that is to be blamed but the people.
picjim
@picjim (3002)
• India
4 Jul 10
I don't deny that sportsmen do not toil or fore go many pleasant moments for future benefits.I'm not blaming anyone.I'm only trying to get at the fact that modern circumstances have changed their role due to circumstances.I accept you view that its not sport but the circumstances and conditions we are in that are to be blamed.
tomitomi
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
5 Jul 10
Your last sentence speaks well. I agree! And I feel good you enjoyed my comment. Thanks for the br picjim!
savypat
@savypat (20216)
• United States
3 Jul 10
I would say it builds character especially team sport. Now this character may only be within the game, in their outside life they may be sadly lacking
picjim
@picjim (3002)
• India
4 Jul 10
Team spirit should aid in working for the benefit of he others.This should hold them in good stead in managing and being part of a big organisation.But as you say the moot point is whether they'll put this experience to good stead in their life outside the arena.but it is a wonderful opportunity to work and develop as a team.
Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Jul 10
always thought it ubilt good character. untill lately and the ones with the big money have goofed up
jhnmikala
@jhnmikala (152)
• United States
3 Jul 10
Some are just after the money and fame but yet some are able to build character. If I were to do it I wouldnt care about the money because I am not a very picky person I would get what I need maybe a little extra but not like most of the other people get. Hope my answer helped.
picjim
@picjim (3002)
• India
3 Jul 10
What you say is quite right.If one starts earnestly works hard and builds character.He is bound to earn fame and ultimately all the benefits accompanying fame.I quite agree with your sentiment regarding not being picky and earning a little extra but not commit excess like most others.Yours is perspective i appreciate wholeheartedly.
sasuke96
@sasuke96 (797)
• India
3 Jul 10
Hello! FIFA the legendary word with millions fan!A question may occur that do the players who play FIFA are good at character? or do FIFA make character of a person? Here is the answer, in previous age people and players are used to watch FIFA matches for fun and enjoy. FIFA makes a person strong and quick decision taker and also it makes the person very much self-sufficient. But in modern players used to play FIFA for earning money and for fame too. They don't play FIFA with their heart and also in modern science has lowered our works. So, this days players wont't getting self-sufficient. I think people is playing FIFA for money and fame in current age. Happy mylotting!
picjim
@picjim (3002)
• India
3 Jul 10
Hi and happy mylotting!In the bygone era people watched sport keenly for entertainment and players wanted to be known for fair play hence they played with their heart.In the modern day players earn millions through endorsements hence they have an eye on the commercial aspect.Fame in the world cup helps them with with more endorsements.I feel there is a tilt towards the earning aspect.