Rohit Purohit on National Sports Day: Sports teaches you a lot in life, keeps you fit, gives you strength to deal with both success and failure

A cricket enthusiast, Rohit Purohit begins by wishing everyone a Happy National Sports Day. The day celebrated on August 29, commemorates the birth anniversary of "The Wizard" aka our Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and also creates awareness about why sports is important in our lives and should be considered as essential. Talking about the occasion, the Dhadkan actor shares that it's time to make sports an essential part of our curriculum. And, importance should be given to all kinds of sports, not just cricket.

"In India cricket, there was a time to when cricket was only emphasized. Everyone used to think that there is so much money and glamour in cricket. But slowly people are realizing otherwise. The digital world has also got people interested in other sports. Now because of the internet, people can stream different sports played in India and the world over," says the actor, adding that this is a welcome change.

Highlighting the importance of star power that has entered into sports and how it inspires many, he continues, "When our stars like Mahendra Singh Dhoni (cricketer) and Ranveer Singh (actor) play football, people get more inspiration. Now with Neeraj Chopra’s gold in javelin in Olympics, many got interested in the sport."

Rohit has been more inclined towards cricket and has been playing it since he was a child.

"I am a fast bowler and sort of an all-rounder. I play cricket a lot especially when BCL and actors' cricket bash happens. I participate very enthusiastically," he adds.

The actor then talks about the goodness of sports and how it enriches life is immense.

"Sports teaches you a lot in life. It keeps you fit, gives you the strength to deal with both your successes and failures. Every child should participate in some sport. Sports also teach you team spirit," he ends.