Athletics play an essential role in the growth and development of
             healthy individuals. Not only do they ensure competition amongst highly
             vivacious people but also enhance healthy entertainment and contribute to
             people's energy and spirit. Athletics also operate towards constitutive
             time management and character building. According to a teacher teaching in
             An important quality that is gained through athletics is the idea of
             dedication. Student athletes are required to attend practices every
             after school. And if they are not practicing, you can usually see a
             of athletes training on their own, whether in the weight room or
             to keep in shape. Now talk about dedication. So, as these student-
             attend daily workouts they develop a habit, a good habit that is a
             of dedication (Ric Fukushima, The Importance of Athletics).
             Hence, the benefits of Athletics are immeasurable, as they propel and teach
             students to work with dedication, enthusiastic spirit and confidence.
             With time, many educational institutions have realized the importance
             of athletics in the lives of their students and a lot of efforts have been
             undertaken to encourage such activities. The prime purpose of athletic
             fundraising is to encourage students and other individuals to keep the
             sports activities healthy and alive. The money gathered from fundraisers by
             many high schools and universities is utilized in awarding deserving
             students with scholarships so that they are never deprived of from their
             basic right of education. According to an article,
             The Save Gophers Sports fundraising group, headed by Bob McNamara,
             Nanne and Mackay, had raised $2.7 million to spare the sports
             elimination for at least three years. McNamara and his group refused
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