Athletes competing at the 2013 Coca Cola games were reminded that sports is an important aspect of building character for every individual.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Labour Jone Usamate while delivering his address at the opening ceremony challenged the 2,400 students from around the country to strive for the best during the two-day competition.
“Sports and athletics are important for building character and they are important for teaching each individual lifelong lessons,” Minister Usamate said.
“We learn to work with others, our school mates, our teachers and our parents who have been supportive and for an athlete, success requires teamwork,” he said.
The Minister also reminded students to be dedicated in whatever they strive for and in whatever field of sports or academic studies.
“We will have some winners and losers but if we do lose we teach ourselves to remain positive to move to the next challenge.”
Mr Usamate reminded competitors to have healthy life style, eat the right food and exercise regularly to prevent the Non-Communicable diseases.
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