Greg Louganis Quotes

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.

Minor sports in the community is fun and recreation for everyone, not just the elite. I think back to my days in minor hockey and those are my fondest memories, having fun.

I was able to get along with everybody. I really enjoyed all of those guys. They were unique in their own ways, and I think that's what made the sport fun. We had a great time laughing and having fun.

I was always out playing sports in situations that didn't matter with my friends.

I think sports are meant to unite people.

I know, firsthand, that soccer brings people together - all it takes is a ball and a few people, and the seeds of friendship are planted.

Growing up, sports was my outlet, my way to portray a personality. I was very shy around people but, through sports, something I was good at, I was able to make friends.

I enjoyed being involved in team sports and making close friendships.

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

I believe God created sports for a good reason. It's recreation. It's something that we enjoy. It teaches us a lot as well... I believe God is a sports fan.

All sports for all people.

As the render is to the building, and the blueprint to the machine, so sport is to social existence.

I think sports are a wonderful diversion. People can relate to sports very easily. It's a quick study.

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 love this game so much and enjoy being with the guys so much on the court.

I played basketball because I loved the game. I played because I was making a lot of friends around the world... It's fun.

Sports have an amazing way of banding people together from all walks of life, building relationships that would have never happened.

I love playing football. I always look at it as there's a lot worse things you can be doing than coming into a training ground in the morning and playing footy and having a laugh with the boys.

I just want to go out there and just play basketball. That's when I have the most fun and when everybody around me has the most fun as well.

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.'

A game of soccer induces more than enjoyment, more than entertainment.

There's nothing like playing. You can coach and you can be around the game, but there is nothing like playing. It's just so much fun.

When I'm out there on the field, I'm in a whole different world, you know? It's like, I'm just having so much fun.

Playing sport was somewhat frivolous, but I liked it. I rebelled a little bit, and wouldn't go to music lessons and things like that, but I would go and play ball. My parents learned to love it because they saw how much I got out of it.

We want to encourage the young ones to learn and get some confidence in sports. It's fun and keeps you active and moving.