–                  Who is the person?

–                  What he is like in real life

–                  What is his/her achievement

–                  Why do you admire him?

•                 I think, sports play an integral/important part in our lives and every person has a sportsperson in their life whom they admire either secretly or openly.

•                 Today, I would like to talk about a sportsperson who has been a constant source of inspiration to me and the millions of other people in our country.

•                 His name is Virat Kohli and he is a cricketer.

•                 He plays as a right-handed batsman.

•                 He is just 35 years old and was also one of the youngest Captains of Indian Cricket team.

•                 He led the Indian cricket team in all the three formats of the game i.e. One Day Internationals, Test Cricket and Twenty Twenty matches

•                 He is also ranked as one of the world’s most famous athlete by the Forbes Magazine

•                 One of his greatest achievements was leading Indian Under 19 team to victory in World cup tournament

•                 He Debuted (note the pronunciation – debued) for India when he was only 19 years of age and since then he has never looked back and broken a lot of records.

•                 Currently he has the highest number of International centuries in the game, just one more than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar

•                 From a personality perspective, he is an aggressive player with a winning attitude and strong commitment towards the game.

•                 One thing that a lot of people don’t know about Kohli is that he lost his father while playing a test match for his state team but he still continued to bat and only after he had saved his team from losing, he went for the cremation of his father.

•                 Apart from sports, Virat Kohli also does a lot of charity through his foundation which works for better education and healthcare of underprivileged children.

•                 He is married to the famous actress Anushka Sharma and they have a 3 year old daughter named Vamika.

•                 They got married in Italy and it was one of the biggest weddings of year 2017.

•                 I wish that he will win the twenty- twenty world cup for India in 2024 and lead India to number one spot in all formats of the game.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. Should students have physical education and do sports at school?

Yes, students should have physical education and engage in sports at school. It promotes overall well- being, encourages a healthy lifestyle, and teaches essential life skills like teamwork and discipline. Regular physical activity also contributes to better academic performance and reduces the risk of health issues.

2. What qualities should an athlete have?

An athlete should possess qualities such as dedication, hard work, perseverance, adaptability, and good sportsmanship. These attributes not only enhance performance but also contribute to a positive and respectful sports culture.

3. Is talent important in sports?

Yes, talent plays a significant role in sports, providing a natural aptitude for certain activities. However, sustained success in sports requires a combination of talent, hard work, and continuous improvement. Hard work can often compensate for a lack of initial talent.

4. Is it easy to identify children’s talents?

Identifying children’s talents can be complex as they may develop skills at different rates. Observation, encouragement, exposure to various activities, and supportive environments are crucial in helping discover and nurture their individual talents.

5.  What is the most popular sport in your country?

The most popular sport in my country is cricket. It holds a special place in the hearts of people. As people cheer their team, it creates a sense of unity and provides entertainment. Its popularity is reflected in the widespread participation and enthusiasm of the community.

6. Why are there so few top athletes?

There are relatively few top athletes because reaching the pinnacle in sports demands an extraordinary level of dedication, sacrifice, and relentless effort. The competition is intense, and only a small percentage can meet the physical, mental, and emotional demands required to excel at the highest level. The journey to becoming a top athlete is challenging and often involves overcoming numerous obstacles along the way.

7. Do teenagers like exercising in your country?

Yes, in my country teenagers love to exercise, many of them go for jogging in parks near to their homes and some of them also join gymnasiums and sports club for exercising because it helps them in staying fit and healthy

8. Do you think physical education is necessary? Why?

Yes, physical education is necessary because it helps us in staying fit and healthy.

It also teaches us a lot about different sports and nutrition. With the help of physical education, we can learn the right way of doing exercise so that we do not injure ourselves during exercising.

9. How do you think physical education classes affect children’s development?

Physical education classes help children in learning about their bodies and how to stay healthy. These classes also make them aware about healthy diets which promotes growth among them,