Sports can help people develop the right attitude to face tough situations and overcome challenges by keeping physically and mentally active, Sir Mo Farah, one of the great athletes of the recent years told the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) gathering on Thursday.
“ It is the right attitude and the ability to overcome the challenges that determine the realization of the goals. Sports is a great enabler in this regard,” noted, the British double Olympic champion in 5,000 and 10,000m in 2012 and 2016 as well as in the World Athletic Championship. He is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games history.
“Young people can benefit a lot from physical activity. Whether they are interested in sports or not, they hugely benefit from the physical activities. This helps them not only to keep in good health but also to be focused on their life goals,” he explained.
Sport and its positive contributions to mental health was the key focus of the discussion, Farah had with veteran journalist, Stephen Sackur. Farah reflected on his monumental success as a long-distance runner, saying that his running has always served as an anchor to him, particularly during the moments of instability he has faced in his life.
When asked about how children across the globe in sport and movement can be collectively engaged, Farah emphasised the need for adults to serve as role models as well as provide the necessary support and encouragement.
He said he was fortunate to be at the right place and at the right time and the support he received to groom his skills. “It was the support I got from my teacher who coached me in my school as well the coaches who trained in the local clubs. I would not be where I am today, if I had not received such great support from all of them. If I can do it, why can’t others?” he added.
“ It is the right attitude and the ability to overcome the challenges that determine the realization of the goals. Sports is a great enabler in this regard,” noted, the British double Olympic champion in 5,000 and 10,000m in 2012 and 2016 as well as in the World Athletic Championship. He is the most successful British track athlete in modern Olympic Games history.
“Young people can benefit a lot from physical activity. Whether they are interested in sports or not, they hugely benefit from the physical activities. This helps them not only to keep in good health but also to be focused on their life goals,” he explained.
Sport and its positive contributions to mental health was the key focus of the discussion, Farah had with veteran journalist, Stephen Sackur. Farah reflected on his monumental success as a long-distance runner, saying that his running has always served as an anchor to him, particularly during the moments of instability he has faced in his life.
When asked about how children across the globe in sport and movement can be collectively engaged, Farah emphasised the need for adults to serve as role models as well as provide the necessary support and encouragement.
He said he was fortunate to be at the right place and at the right time and the support he received to groom his skills. “It was the support I got from my teacher who coached me in my school as well the coaches who trained in the local clubs. I would not be where I am today, if I had not received such great support from all of them. If I can do it, why can’t others?” he added.
