I have a very strong connection with sports. Since the age of six, I have been participating in sports. I have also watched sports since I can remember. I am dedicated to my teams and follow them very closely. I think that the reason why sports in general mean so much to me is because of how I was raised. My parents were always watching the Avalanche, the Rockies, or the Broncos, and they took me to games every once and a while. I developed my interest and passion for sports because they brought my family together.
The role of sport in society is undoubtedly a positive one. The fact that so many people when asked can name at least one sports team that they support either actively or in passing speaks volumes. Sports bring people together. Game days can bring entire cities together physically, by either gathering in sports bars or pubs to watch the game, or to the stadium itself where the game is taking place. Yes, there are times when rivalries bring out the worst in people and trash talking can certainly be seen as a negative aspect of sports. But ultimately the message is clear: it brings people joy to not only watch sports but to play them as well.
Athletes are definitely respected. The mere fact that so many people care what athletes do and have to say is a testament to their influence on society. Athletes like RGIII endorse eating at Subway, and people listen because they value him as a player. Other athletes participate in workshops and fundraisers for children in inner cities, and they have a huge impact on the kids' lives because they look up to the athletes and value them as people.
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