Sports are all around us. We watch and read sports news. There are also sports clubs and even sports-only channels (频道) on TV. In many countries, players make millions of dollars every year.
Sports play an important role in our daily lives. But why are sports so popular? They're only games, right?
We have made a survey. Here are the readers' answers from all over the world.
Vlad (Ukraine)
Sports bring people together. In 2006, our team was able to play in the 2006 World Cup for me first time. Everyone was very happy. Rich and poor, old and young, men and women—everyone was in the streets—having celebrations together!
Mike (USA)
Sports bring people together, but they divide (分离) them too. Fans of different teams fight all the time—they shout and hit each other. And here's an example: My brother plays high school baseball. Last week, his team played an important game. At the game, two parents fought about a decision (判决). Come on…Baseball is only a game!
Sports are so competitive (竞争性的) these days. It's all about winning. Then the game isn't fun at all.
Ahtoh (Russia)
Right now, some of the world's best soccer players are from European countries, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup games will be held in Russia. Yes, some players make a lot of money—maybe too much, but sporting events (like the World Cup) bring not only tourists but also money to these host countries. And that is good for Russia.
