International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education

Authors
Hilal Ahmad Rather

Abstract
This paper discussed sports and conflict prevention by looking at the way forward for global peace. Generally conflict is defined as a state of disagreement between persons or group of persons or among the states. The major causes are usually differences in opinion, prejudice and discrimination, belief, and access to valued scarce resources or it can be any cause like freedom. As Kashmir conflict is concerned it has become the global issue people demanding the self-determination from India. Conflict is an important part of human existence and a natural part of our daily life. Conflict can either be positive or negative depending on how it is handled. Conflict can emanate from various sources, within us, school, home and community or the society at large. Achieving global peace means creating peace within individuals, communities and the society. Sports as a authentic tool for social transformation can be effectively utilized to achieve a certain level of peace among individuals and nations. This paper focused on the possibility of utilizing the values of sports in creating understanding, tolerance, and respect for human dignity, development of moral values and self-esteem and social integration as a means of transportation for creating peace among nations. If nations can achieve these qualities, then conflict can be minimized and global peace can be guaranteed. The influence of sports on character formation and social cohesion has direct bearing on peaceful attitudes. Self-esteem is the one of the most important qualities we can instill in youth. Without it they will most likely fail at anything they pursue. Finally, communities should work together to meet the needs that young people themselves identify their talent and utilize it in a proper way. They should focus on the strengths and assets of young people rather than the “problem” behaviors they may demonstrate. Parents, professionals, community representatives, coaches, and funding agencies should work with young people to develop life options and ensure their healthy transition to productive self-esteem into adulthood. As Kashmir is concerned sports revolutionized the thinking of youth and channelized them to proper direction which helped in peace building in Kashmir.