Question

You are Risha Khan/Zuhaan Khan, the sports captain of Highrise Public School, New Line, Rai Nagar. You believe that games and sports are an integral part of a student’s life. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, sharing your views on the importance of physical education and suggesting the need to establish a dedicated sports university, so that students can pursue and focus on their favourite sport.

Answer 1

Risha Khan,
Sports Captain,
Highrise Public School,
New Line, Rai Nagar,
Mumbai - 400088
Date: 21/02/2025

To,
The Editor,
The Times of India,
New Heritage Colony,
Mumbai - 400528

Subject: Need for a Dedicated Sports University 

Respected Sir/Madam,

I'm writing to share my thoughts on the value of physical education and the need for India to have a sports-focused university. A student's involvement in sports and games is essential to their development both mentally and physically. Playing sports on a regular basis improves resilience, discipline, and teamwork—all of which are critical life skills.

Even if sports are becoming more popular, many gifted children find it difficult to manage their studies with athletics because there aren't enough facilities or specialized schools. With professional coaching, academic flexibility, and organized training, a sports-focused institution would allow students to follow their passion while safeguarding their future.

I urge the people in charge to start working right away on building such a university so that it can support sports excellence at the national and foreign levels. 

Your sincerely,
Risha Khan