An activity that is performed for entertainment as well as for physical exercise can be termed as 'Sport',
The importance of sports is as follows:
i. Sports help in overcoming pain and worries. They help one to relax and refresh their minds.
ii. It helps to make the sportsman build a tenacious and strong body. This is majorly because, while playing sport, a lot of physical activity is required which provide good exercise to the body.
iii. It also helps to develop courage, sportsmanship and determination. Collective participation in certain games leads to the development of a sense of cooperation and team spirit. It also helps in developing leadership qualities.