Beyond the Game

In the hush before the whistle, in the roar of the crowd,

Lies a lesson unspoken, fierce, fearless, and proud.

From fields of green to arenas wide,

Each sport is a mirror, where life won’t hide.

Cricket teaches patience, one ball at a time,

That centuries are built with grit, not just rhyme.

It's not the sixes, but the silence between overs,

Where we learn, how to wait, and start over.

Football is chaos, stitched into grace,

It’s teamwork in motion, a collective chase.

You fall, you dive, but you rise for the score,

Life too is played best with heart at its core.

Badminton brings precision, each flick a fight,

In the shuttle’s flight, we learn timing is right.

Reflexes sharpen, egos go mute,

Sometimes strength lies in staying resolute.

Tennis says, your biggest rival’s your mind,

It’s about endurance, and leaving doubt behind.

Game, set, match , not just for fame,

But to learn losing doesn’t mean shame.

From Formula 1, we learn to steer under pressure,

That speed without control loses all its treasure.

Split-second decisions, focus on track,

Like life has no room for fear, no looking back.

In Olympics, flags rise but so do dreams,

Years of effort for fleeting gleams.

It’s unity in diversity, struggle and pride,

That gold isn’t everything, sometimes, it’s the stride.

Hockey, with its rhythm and graceful command,

Teaches us balance with stick in hand.

Gliding through chaos, swift and brave,

It’s poetry on turf and willpower engraved.

Kabaddi is war on breath and feet,

It whispers: strategy is stronger than heat.

Tag and retreat, fall and rise,

Like life, it’s risk with open eyes.

Basketball is poetry in sudden flight,

It shows how teamwork makes might.

Dribble your doubts, pass with intent,

Every rebound is a life event.

Chess plays quiet, but thinks loud,

It’s not the crowd, but the next move proud.

Each pawn holds a purpose, silent and wise,

Like dreams disguised in the smallest size.

Esports too, in its wired frame,

Teaches focus, reflex, and mind-game flame.

It’s not just screen light, it's skill and will,

A modern arena where hearts sit still.

In sports, we fall, but we also fly,

We lose a match , but give hope another try.

They teach us to sweat, to believe, to strive,

That the goal is to grow, not just survive.

So cheer for the wins, but learn from defeat,

For life too has boundaries and rules to beat.

Whether you’re an athlete, a fan, or a dreamer in stands

You hold the game of life in your hands.

THANKS FOR READING :)

Do let me know in the comment section about your favourite sport!!

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