‘IF YOU TRAIN HARD, YOU’LL NOT ONLY BE HARD, YOU’LL BE HARD TO BEAT’
Sports and games take their rightful place in the lives of Shantiniketan World School students whether they seek high-level competition or recreation. The benefits of physical activity for the young are manifold. Sports is give an opportunity to develop their physical skills and to remain healthy and active while experiencing the pleasure of achievement. The mental and physical strength, self-discipline, rigor and practice required to excel help them gain confidence in all that they do as a part of a team. This also teaches them the qualities of self-control, self-esteem, and leadership and develops the characteristics of a true team player and sportsperson, attributes that will be of value later in life. The blend of the joy of winning and the pain of defeat experienced in the sporting arena helps the individual to be balanced, cope with failure and empathize with his opponents and his team when faced with defeat.