Play outdoor sport, shun social media: Kohli to youth

Prothom Alo, May 7, 2018; Times of India, November 9, 2017 

India captain Virat Kohli, who is known for his exemplary fitness as much as for his exceptional cricketing skills, advised the youth of the country to play outdoor sport and not waste too much time on social media.

"These days you see kids playing video games a lot more than outdoor sport. Physical activity is very important. And my message is not just for the youth, it is for everyone in our country," said Kohli. He also advised the youngsters to stay away from social media. "One should spend only limited time on social media rather being on it for major part of the day, like what is happening nowadays. I too used to spend a lot of time on social media but now I have realized it is a waste of time. You can use your time in doing something much more productive.”
PUMA conducted a research recently where it found out that people these days spend around 4-5 hours on smart phones every day. Technology and social media are causing more harm than helping. People are forgetting their priorities and missing out on activities necessary for physical and mental development. 

‘Everything is possible when you are fit’ –has been the development mantra for Kohli who himself has been sort of a chubby guy before joining the Indian national cricket team. He claims after being fit he could turn himself into such a fierce, prudent captain. He adds, “Even if I were not a professional cricket player, I can’t imagine my life without fitness. Being fit makes you confident. And when you feel good, you think in a positive manner which is very important for growing better.”