×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

How we balance school and professional sport

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Ryan Otsimi [Courtesy]

The importance of sports and games in school encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity. Increases in self-esteem and mental alertness make school sports and games necessary for every school age child. Games and sports are an integral part of a student’s life.

A student should study hard to be successful in competitive examinations. But, he should also play games and sports to enjoy the health and vigor of life. Playing and excelling in sports also teaches students the importance of hard work, perseverance, learning from failure, and importance of grasping opportunities.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Football
FIFA Series: Harambee Stars thrash Grenada 3-0 to win bronze
Athletics
Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir slapped with five-year doping ban
Football
FIFA Series: Harambee Stars seek redemption against Grenada
Rugby
Shujaa win silver at Sao Paulo Sevens to qualify for World Championship