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The Big Wins: Looking at the value of sport for young people
Winning in sport is about a lot more than just the scoreboard for young people.
Sport is a great way for rangatahi to nurture their sense of belonging and develop important social skills at a critical stage of their development.
- Sport is a great way for young people to make new friends and build their social circle outside of the school, home and other environments.
- Sport and recreation offers a way for young people to feel connected to their world and creates a sense of belonging.
- Young people can learn how to manage their emotions, be a good winner or loser), accept decisions that don’t go their way, through participating in sport. The sporting environment is also a great place to learn team work and discipline - important attributes for any well-rounded human.
Find out more about the Big Wins from sport and recreation for young people.