It was published in newspapers that a new weekly prime-time magazine show featuring highlights from the 2009 National School Sports Championships will air on Channel 5 from March 4 to May. It will be shown every wed at 7.30pm and the 13 episode programme will provide coverage of all 26 sports in the 'A', 'B' and 'C' divisions.
As someone who's always interested in sports, news like that just makes me wanna go back to secondary school again! Such an initiative will certainly be a great boost to sports in Singapore, especially at the youth level. Think about it:
- Athletes and coaches, now knowing that their performances will be watched by viewers nationwide, will be more inclined to train harder and perform to the best of their ability
- Schools will give more support to their athletes e.g. engage better coaches, provide better training facilities or increased funding, to help them do well. Because the athletes are representatives of the school, performing well in their respective sports will reflect favourably on the school.
- The increased level of awareness can bring a sense of unity amongst students when students of the same school support their fellow schoolmates on. Athletes also would not want to let their friends and family down.
- The media coverage provides better scouting opportunities for coaches and representatives from the various national sports associations to identify young talent.
- Student athletes will learn to carry themselves in a manner that exemplifies good sportsmanship and professionalism.
These are just some of the many benefits that I can name. It is a very good initiative taken, especially considering the Youth Olympic Games that our country will be hosting next year (in NTU!). If the programme is successful in raising the level of interest in youth sports, it may attract yet more and more youths to pursue an interest in sports.
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