Nowadays many young people are drawn towards dangerous sports. What makes them so attractive? What measures should be taken to regulate such sports and minimize the risks?
There is a rising inclination towards adventurous activities like skydiving, rock climbing, and so on, among the youth. This essay will elucidate the attributes that contribute to this tendency, and suggest precautions that should be taken to mitigate jeopardies/mishaps.
There are several factors that drive this trend: the young generation has always remained curious to experience unprecedented thrill that give them a purpose in life. Therefore, they practice these sports that provide contentment and happiness as has been elicited by a survey conducted in Rishikesh, India, that nearly forty percent of young participants were drawn to these endeavors due to their intent to do something radical, not done by anyone in their preceding generation.
Also, many are influenced by celebrities through movies, advertisements, and so on, persuading them to participate in these undertakings. To exemplify, the renowned actor Hritik Roshan recently climbed to the highest peak in Siachen, and this motivated several young individuals from Himachal Pradesh to emulate to exhibit that they had a similar passion as their idol.
The perils associated with such sporting endeavors can be alleviated by espousing/adopting/embracing/integrating certain prudent steps: the state should conduct quality checks of the gears and the venues where these activities are performed: it will help to erect safeguards against the uncertainties. Additionally, proper lessons should be imparted to the staff, and practical tests for them should be stipulated. Also, participants must be trained about taking precautions while performing these pursuits. Moreover, the undertaking and facts should be signed and acknowledged by those performing such dangerous acts.
To conclude, undeniably, young people will not abandon the idea of exploring new things, especially those challenging their safety. Thus, governments and concerned authorities should act wisely by adopting judicious policies to reduce the jeopardies connected with these sports.
