It was during the era of colonialism that modern sport was introduced into the developing countries by either the military, teachers, or missionaries come to spread the good word.

Sports is fascinating but not innocent. As a mirror of societal oppositions, sport is full of tensions. Sports is a perfect tool for mobilising people for a common responsibility.

In order to understand the link between sport and national development the logical starting point is to take an overview of the fundamental benefits of sport from the perspectives of individual requirements.