Sport should be released from the burden of expectations that it will make us fitter, peace-loving and more prosperous and be promoted purely because of its fun value, according to a report released in advance of the Olympic Games.

Playing sport is dominated by a "Protestant work ethic" which demands it should have benefits beyond the joy of participation - such as improving health, job creation, promoting world peace and even making us better and more moral people, a report by the public theology think-tank Theos and the Sports Think Tank said.

Daily Express

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