Abstract
This article discusses the significance and role of sport for the human being and for mankind. The author analyzes opinions and arguments in this respect of people who noticed the humanistic values of sport as well as of those who deny the existence of such values. He also presents the outlines of a correct approach to the solution of this problem. In accordance with the author's opinions it is necessary to give an all- round evaluation of the influence of sport on people. He maintains that it is im possible in an abstract manner to discuss the humanistic or antihumanistic influence exerted by sport on human beings, since this depends on various historical situations. the socio-political system in which sport develops as well as on the conscious activity of people who organize sport and make use of it for certain purposes.
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