Amarnath believes that fitness is crucial not only for athletes but for the entire country. Speaking about the importance of health, he remarked, \u201cA fit country is always a successful country. If you look at it, nations that prioritize sports and produce great sportsmen also produce great individuals. They are rich in every respect,\" Amarnath told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Highlighting the significance of caring for their well-being, he added, \u201cHealth is more important than anything. If you have health, you have life. It is very important to be a healthy nation. I completely agree with Mr. Modi\u2019s vision.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Amarnath stressed that sports should be made compulsory at the school level, ensuring that children develop a strong foundation in fitness from a young age. \u201cSports is a must. I believe all schools should ensure that children actively engage in sports. If you are healthy, the country will always progress,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the recent BCCI initiative to make domestic cricket participation mandatory for Indian players, Amarnath fully endorsed the decision. \u201cYou must play domestic cricket. That is where the foundation is built. People say other cricketers don\u2019t play, but that\u2019s not true. In Australia, in England, in New Zealand, they all play domestic cricket. It is part of their system,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further elaborated on the importance of staying connected to the domestic circuit. \u201cThe calendar is the same for everyone. If you tell someone to play for free, no one will. But when you understand the importance of playing at the grassroots level, you realize that domestic cricket is what made you a star, and you must give back to it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Amarnath also reinforced the notion that no individual is bigger than the sport. \u201cThe game is always bigger than the player. When a player starts thinking he is greater than the game, that is where the problem begins. No one is God. Players will come and go, but the game will continue forever,\u201d he stated. He emphasized that cricket should remain a performance-driven sport. \u201cOn the field, there are 11 players on each side, and there should be no distinction between them. It should always be performance-oriented, and every player should aim to give their best for the team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further elaborated on the importance of staying connected to the domestic circuit. \u201cThe calendar is the same for everyone. If you tell someone to play for free, no one will. But when you understand the importance of playing at the grassroots level, you realize that domestic cricket is what made you a star, and you must give back to it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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