Competitive Quote by Sebastian Coe

I do genuinely believe that young people who play sport at a competitive level, sensibly controlled, sensibly organised, that has to be a good…

— Sebastian Coe

Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.

— Pele

Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and…

— Richard Attias

Through my professional life as both an athlete, and latterly with organisations such as the Youth Citizenship Commission, I've seen first hand the power…

— Tanni Grey-Thompson

Playing sport has become very important today, since it can encourage young people to develop important values such as loyalty, perseverance, friendship, sharing and…

— Pope John Paul I

I think sport can play a really positive role in young girls' lives and be great to see as many of them playing sport…

— Ellyse Perry

It's so important for kids to get involved with sports in general at a young age.

— Lindsey Vonn

The true value of sport is more than the skills that young people learn.

— Thomas Menino

For youth, everything is sport.

— Leonardo da Vinci

I'm very passionate about the use of sports in young people's lives to build self-esteem and self-discipline and self-confidence. It's been a big thing…

— Ed Skrein

Having the chance to play sports growing up teaches you all kinds of life lessons. It gives young people confidence and instills in them…

— April Ross

All sport... is one of the few activities where young people can proceed along traditional avenues, where objectives are clear, where the desire to…

— Spiro T. Agnew