The Benefits of Basketball in My Life

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Basketball is one of the interesting sports I have always wanted to engage myself; even as a little child. It was a dream come true when I started playing basketball in my high school.Moreover, I was very good in it, and I became the team leader. Of course, I enjoyed every bite of the time I spent playing basketball.

My participation on basketball, had numerous effects on my life, and these are physical, personal and social.

When discussing the physical impact basketball had in my life, I will not hesitate to state that, I used to be overweight, but now I have a normal weight. Due to the vigorous exercises we do during the game, I was able to develop physical fitness and better shape.

I understood what my body could do and had been able to maintain this ability.Therefore, establishin...

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