I downmodded this post because claiming that competition sports are "good for two things only" is absolutely ridiculous. Competitive sports are good for:

I downmodded this post because claiming that competition sports are "good for two things only" is absolutely ridiculous. Competitive sports are good for: Physical well-being Mental well-being Self-esteem, self-worth, self-satisfaction. Pure fun Personal motivation and accomplishment Social interaction Entertainment Proxy for real violence ... To list a few things off the top of my head. Most athletes are not paid exorbitant salaries because most competition does not result in media spectacle. Yet sports remain an important part of life for people in nearly every culture on the planet, as they have for thousands of years.