I will not tire of insisting that we must bet everything on sport. In Mexico we must redouble efforts so that women and men of all ages can properly incorporate sports practice into their routine.
Sports discipline brings with it benefits at different levels that are of great value in a country like ours.
Mexico is a leader in overweight and obesity. We are champions in soft drink consumption. Our health system is torn between life and death, due to the cost of treating a large number of ailments that affect our population, which can be combated through sports practice.
We are a country of good and hard-working people, with a profile that can be strengthened through sport. Being an athlete triggers perseverance, strengthens resilience and perfects discipline, in addition to the fact that physical health results in mental health.
Young people who play sports are better students. Children who exercise learn more easily. Employees who are physically fit and play sports as part of their routine miss less work and are more productive.
Professional sport generates a great economic benefit, which in turn is multiplied by creating jobs and attracting investment.
Sports discipline in our children and young people is one more tool that allows them to get away from addictions. The creation of habits and routines related to sports allow comprehensive growth, health and well-being.
Our country faces important challenges that can be overcome if we allow sport to take us by the hand. Once and for all it is necessary that our children and young people are obliged to practice sports; that those who stand out receive all the opportunities and resources to exploit their talents and achieve professionalism; and that citizens, regardless of their age and social position, find a safe and appropriate space to exercise whenever they wish.
Mexico is a great country, but without a doubt it would obtain better results if its citizens practiced more sports. Building a healthier and less violent Mexico is possible, and sport is a fundamental component to achieve it.