Points:

(Government)
1. Felt that students needed a more balanced routine that would
contribute to their overall health and well- being.
2. promote group interaction among various races
3. co-curricular participation can contribute points towards the passing
grade
4. improve their time management
5. good way to scout for new talents who can then be groomed into high
caliber athletes
6. some careers are related to sports
7. co-curricular participation can contribute points towards the college/
university entrance
8. Is an ideal way to spend their free time by carrying out sports. Besides,
students can also understand the rules of sports.

(Opposition)
1. Co-curricular activities are held on weekdays and it will be troubling
for people like me who have to rely on my parents for transport as
both are working. Moreover, when you also have tuition classes to
attend in the evening, it will become tiring for students
2. Some students are talented but they are not interested to take up sports
3. Most students study in day time and cannot devote enough time for
sport. Some students in low income family have to work in daytime.
Lack of commitment from students.
4. Unfair for students who weak in sports and for students who have
health problems. The students may suffering from injuries or even die.
In addition, the lack of facilities and sports equipments also increase
the possibilities of students to get injured.

Meaning:
Student
Sport

: a school pupil

: an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which

an individual or team competes against another or others for
entertainment.

Beneficial

: resulting in good: favorable or advantages.