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Sport — The magnificent obsession

Tips for Life
by Alan Bailey

AMONG the news reports of earthquakes, wars, floods and fires, there is sure to be a solid segment of the latest sporting events won and lost. Then, a run-down on all the up-coming contests for trophies and glory.

It’s big. See the procession of parents following their children to the playing fields, the netball and tennis courts, the swimming pools, the gymnasiums and so on. Witness the people who run, climb, bat, kick, throw, swing, dive, drive, pedal, dance, skate, ski, wrestle, box — and more.

For some, it’s an interest, a pastime. For others it’s an essential ingredient of life. For yet others it is a passion, a driving force, a religion calling for supreme dedication. Those who view sport but don’t play it fall into exactly the same categories.

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Unlikely contestants in the games

Tips for Life

by Alan Bailey

So you are not going to London to participate in the Games? Well, you had better take note — you are in the contest right now. Think of it. You may not be a professional hurdler but there are a few hurdles in front of you to get over.

You are trying to balance the budget and you need to perform some gymnastics to do it. See, you are in the swim and you must keep your head above water. There is work to be done, a life to be lived and you must dive in and do your best.

You’re not a wrestler but there are problems waiting to be wrestled with. You are in the ring and the fight is on. No doubt you feel the weight of your duties, and you need a surge of strength to lift them. Remember, the target is up ahead, so take good aim.

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That magnificent obsession: sport

Tips for Life

by Alan Bailey

In a world where empires collapse, earthquakes devastate, assassins slay and armies crush, no news is as important to many people as who won the last sporting world cup. Sport for many is a craze. At least, it could easily look that way to an outside observer.

Think of the hours of coverage on television or the procession of parents following their children to the local playing field each weekend. Witness the people who run, climb, bat, kick, throw, swing, dive, drive, pedal, dance, skate, ski, wrestle, box — and add what you want.

For some it’s an interest, a pastime. For others it’s an essential ingredient of life — life being rendered meaningless without it. For yet others it is a passion, a driving force, a religion calling for supreme dedication. Those who view sport but don’t play it, fall into exactly the same categories.

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