• Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Sharma
• Dr. Parmod Kumar Sethi

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of Sports and Games in developing Physical, Mental, Social, Emotional qualities in Young athletes. Many research articles, books and studies published give evidence that Sports Competitions or programmes have great potential to strengthen social value network among young athletes. The role of large Scale Sports events like Olympic, Asian, Commonwealth, University Games is a great example of social regeneration. The athlete learns Social Values such as Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Fairness, Inclusion and Equality by facing various situations in sports competitions and use them in the society for livelihood. The objective of this study was to analyze the role of sports as a tool in developing social values in athletes. The data was collected through secondary sources for the study through relevant literature and references available on the electronic or online database. It was concluded that sports is a relevant tool to learn social values and qualities by the athlete and it helps to serve well in society.

Social Values, Sports, Athletes

" Sports as a Tool for Developing Social Values in Athletes", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.g58-g62, December-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312609.pdf

" Sports as a Tool for Developing Social Values in Athletes", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no. ppg58-g62, December-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312609.pdf