Publish Date: 25 June 2003 - 19:22

TEHRAN, June 25 (Mehr News Agency) – National soccer skipper of Iran, Ali Daei, said on Wednesday sport is the big means for making a society healthy.

The international striker added, “We have to outline plans on drawing the youth’s attraction toward sporting fields.”

 

Captain Daei said the media in particular the press play the major role in creating a sound culture of sport, warning “Of course, they may have a negative role. If a sportsman’s negative deeds are aggrandized, the juniors and youth may follow them.”

 

Sport helps the young people get rid of many psychological problems, said the footballer adding those sports which deal with the spirit can help reduce psychological pressure, depression, and stress.

 

Daei reiterated if the sporting facilities are developed at the four corners of the country, more and more junior and young people are encouraged to exercise.

 

KK/SM

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