Relations between Sport and Armed Forces. Military Athletes, Athlete Soldiers

Abstract

At first glance, the terms sport and force cover very different content. However, upon closer At first glance, the terms sport and military force cover very different contents. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that the relationship between sport and the military as a human activity can be traced back to a common root in the shadow of the prehistoric past. In this paper, I would like to point out that not only are there links between them, but
also close relationships can be discovered in their continuous interaction. Force, combat, and sport are about struggle, and in many cases, sport preserves its original weaponry, such as fencing and shooting, and in other cases abstractly model combat. However, the two activities are competing for different stakes. In a clash of military forces, the stake is usually possession and power, or in many cases mere existence. In the sport, struggle comes in a tame form, yet it manifests itself. It can be stated that the main difference is respect for life and performance above all in sport. Among those who do military service are athletes who have achieved excellent results at international level, raising their country’s reputation at world competitions. They exemplify their performance and motivate their comrades and civilians. At the same time, physical fitness is paramount and physical training and sport are one of the most important means to achieve and maintain it for those in the forces.