Sports and games are essential for many reasons. They not only help us to maintain good health but also foster friendship and good behaviour. Many people think that the ultimate aim of sports and games is to win gold medals in Olympic Games, which is not all true. That is not that much important. What is important is that every person should be interested in games and sports and participate in them. Sports and games must be given due importance in educational institution. Marks must be awarded for proficiency in sports and games just as marks are awarded for other academic subjects. Indulging in these sports activities makes a person healthy and active. But physical health is not the only advantage of sports and games. Participation in sports and games fosters friendliness and broadmindedness among the participants. They look upon the world as one family. Thus sports and games have a lot of educative value.