India, July 19 -- The optimistic role of team sports is brilliantly articulated by Nelson Mandela: 'Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.'

Team sports uplift individual spirit as well as cohesive values of communities. The current FIFA World Cup is showcasing how a good and timely pass to your teammate achieves the goal, how significant is the attitude to keep going when things get tough, and how a team victory brings joy and happiness among individuals, groups, and nations. The optimistic role of team sports is brilliantly articulated b...