Sport: Just a game or a tool for development?
Sport serves multiple purposes: it is a wonderful proxy for a controlled conflict , an “us and them” situation where people or groups can measure forces symbolically, it serves for exercise, it serves for the fun of playing and… can be a useful tool for development, bringing people together.

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