Actor Suniel Shetty on Sunday advocated for the need to promote sports among children, emphasizing its role in keeping them focused and away from negative influences. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Khasdar (Sansad) Krida Mahotsav in Nagpur, Shetty shared his personal experiences and the transformative power of sports.
Shetty's Personal Connection to Sports
Shetty stated, "When children's attention stays on sports, they don't wander anywhere else besides that. If anything positive has happened in my life, it has happened solely and only because of my love for sports. It is necessary to promote sports to divert children's attention from every wrong thing." He highlighted how sports have been a guiding force in his life, contributing to his fitness and overall well-being even at his current age.
Sports as a Cure for Negative Influences
The actor emphasized that sports, health, and wellness are the cure for keeping children on the right path. "If we educate them, it will make a big difference. Today, in a city like Nagpur, you'll see hundreds of thousands of kids involved in sports. When children focus on sports, they don't have time for anything else," he added. Shetty urged parents and communities to encourage children's participation in sports to steer them away from harmful activities.
Inauguration of Khasdar Krida Mahotsav
Shetty was in Nagpur to inaugurate the Khasdar (Sansad) Krida Mahotsav on Sunday morning, in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The multi-sport event is scheduled to run from May 31 to June 7. Shetty praised the initiative, calling it "incredible" and "truly remarkable." He stressed the importance of attending such events year after year to spread the message that there is no better way to maintain health than through sport.
"It's incredible. Truly remarkable. That's why it's important for people like us to attend such events year after year, to spread the message that there's no better way to maintain health than through sport," Shetty further shared. His remarks underscore the broader significance of sports in fostering discipline, focus, and a healthy lifestyle among the youth.
