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Write about any three essential elements of positive Sports environment.

Three Essential Elements of Positive Sports Environment
(i) Normal Climatic Conditions. For positive sports environment, there should be normal climatic conditions. Although it differs from sports to sports yet these conditions play their own role. To practice in extreme heat, cold and humidity may be harmful to sportspersons. Sportspersons should not do practice in such extreme environment. They should do their practice in the early morning or late evening during hot seasons. During winter season, they should use indoor stadiums. Extreme heat and cold conditions may cause the heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and frost bite, etc. So, they should practise in normal climatic conditions.

(ii) Culture and Tradition of Society. Cultures and traditions of society playa vital role in creating sports environment. Usually, it has been observed that people take directions established by the cultures and traditions. The people excel in that specific sport which is preferred by the society. For example, Japan, South Korea, China, usually, excel in Table Tennis. Hockey is preferred in Punjab and Football is preferred in West Bengal. This is merely owing to the culture and tradition of the society. In fact, culture and tradition creates a positive sports environment.

(iii) Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol Free Environment. It is also an important as well as essential element of positive sports environment. The coaches, parents, spectators, players and other officials should refrain from drugs, alcohol and tobacco. They should try to promote positive sports environment by refraining themselves from such substances.