Geeta Phogat Quotes

It's so important for kids to get involved with sports in general at a young age.

If I make a change to a young kid to play any sport, not only tennis, instead of spending time in front of the TV or computer, that is good. I want to give them a good example: 'Hey, go out and play and see the world.'

Move with them, be active with them - whether it's swimming or scooting or bicycling or playing soccer. Engage your child.

Enrolling your child in a recreational sport sponsored by your neighborhood recreation community centers is a great way to keep kids active.

I have long recognized a link between fitness and mental health and I think we need to encourage young people to take part in sports and team activities because we know it has such positive results.

I'm convinced that promoting sport is an intelligent way of educating our children.

Sport is one way of keeping kids off their phones.

I think soccer kept me off the street.

We should teach kids, whether you're on the varsity team or not, that movement is a great thing in your life.

I never could have achieved the success that I have without setting physical activity and health goals.

As a father, I believe that involving children in sports at a young age is generally, a wise proposition. I believe that healthy competition is... well... healthy; that sporting events foster a spirit of teamwork that far surpasses the events themselves; and that active participation keeps children moving and is good for their self-esteem.

Right now many schools have no recess. Most schools have no PE.

My goal is to feel healthy.

We look for opportunities to play together including basketball, tennis, swimming, riding bikes and touch football. I try to provide a loving environment where we can play. I think that's good on so many levels - emotionally, for family interactions and, of course, physically.

We know when children have a place to play they live healthier, happier lives.

I like how I feel when I am in shape. I don't go to a gym; I run.

I'm glad that I ran track in high school. I think it paid off.

Sport is an important part of the development of kids, and hence, it should be made a part of their curriculum.

Kids who don't play are not just at greater risk of falling behind academically, but also of becoming overweight or obese, failing to integrate socially, and even engaging in criminal activity.

Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.

I've learned that creating a healthy, active environment for kids helps build the foundation for a successful future.

Everybody recognises that giving young people competitive outlet through sport is a very good thing.

I still believe it is important that children have a chance to play other sports because they all offer learning experiences. Soccer is a growing sport and would be a good complement to hockey.

I would encourage people to participate in sports. You don't have to dream of being an Olympic or a professional athlete.

My parents always kept my brothers and I in sports to keep us out of trouble.