September is National Childhood Obesity(肥胖) Awareness Month, and one organization is using the tennis to inspire kids to be more active and keep fit. On September 7, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) hosted a youth exhibition at the National Tennis Center in New York. The event helped start thousands of USTA Free Tennis Play Events nationwide during the month.
Boxing champion Laila Ali, partnered with the USTA to help spread the word about this event. At the kickoff event, Ali talked about the positive effects of playing a variety of sports.
“I’m really happy to be spreading the message that parents should keep their kids active through sports and start physical activity at a young age,” Ali told TFK. “That will ensure that they continue to stay active and healthy throughout their life and become involved in sports while they’re young. For kids, just go out there and have fun. Then they will find something they are good at, and that’s good for them.”
In youth tennis, the focus is on making the sport fun for kids, and make it easier for them to play. The courts are shorter than those for adult players, and the equipment includes smaller, lighter bats, etc. In this sport, kids are encouraged to have fun and enjoy themselves, without caring about winning or losing.
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