Sports is not just another extracurricular activity it is a way of life that transforms the way you think and plays a vital role in transforming and shaping your character. It’s the one thing that unites people no matter their culture, ethnicity, or language. For some, it’s just entertainment for others, it’s passion, a career, and a path to unlocking a new version of themselves. Look at our champion basketball players whose achievements are more than receiving just a trophy, this ”extracurricular activity” taught them the most important virtues of life like honesty, perseverance, determination, sportsmanship, hard work, and resilience in the light of fairness and unity. Their enthusiastic spirit combined with their leadership skills are a perfect combination. The way they make time for sports while keeping up with other activities including both personal and academic life is truly praise worthy. To them victory or defeat does not matter, giving their best does. The way they rely on each other is a clear indication of their excellent teamwork skills and how they complement each others strengths while working towards a collective goal of achieving success. Whether they win or lose they don’t forget to shake hands with the other players. As Vince Lombardi once said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” Keep pushing forward, because the journey is just as important as the victory. No matter the sport, the lessons learned in the game are the ones we carry off field.
