Quote by Martina Navratilova

The tennis ball doesn't know how old I am. The ball doesn't know if I'm a man or a woman or if I come from a communist country or not. Sport has always broken down these barriers.

The tennis ball doesn't know how old I am. The ball doesn't

Summary

This quote highlights the inclusive nature of sports, emphasizing that attributes like age, gender, or nationality do not matter in the context of a game like tennis. The tennis ball itself does not possess any awareness of such differences, implying that sports have the power to transcend societal barriers. It suggests that sports enable people from various backgrounds to come together and compete on an equal playing field, promoting equality, unity, and a sense of equality.

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Sports Inspire Barriers

By Martina Navratilova

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