Even though no one knows exactly where oranges come from, Southeast Asia is believed to be their first home. They are grown today in most of the warmer parts of the world. The ancient Greeks and Romans knew about oranges. It is possible that oranges were carried from India to Western Asia, and then to Europe.

The Spaniards took the sour oranges to the West Indies and from there to Florida, in America. Today, oranges are the most important fresh fruit in international trade. There are three different kinds of oranges: the sweet or common orange, the mandarin orange, and the sour or bitter orange.

One type of sweet orange is called the blood orange. It has a pulp with a deep red color. This type of orange is grown mostly in the Mediterranean region. Mandarin oranges are mainly found in Florida. Sour oranges are grown almost everywhere with Spain having the greatest number used for trade. These sour oranges are generally used to make marmalade.

However, they can be put to many other interesting uses, from making medicine to creating perfumes.

Oranges have many medicinal values. Oranges are the fruit with the greatest concentration of vitamin C. The skin of the orange helps to keep the fruit inside from becoming damaged and to remain clean. The thick, oily, and bitter skin does not allow any insects to get into an orange. Many kinds of useful oils can be extracted from the thick skin. Oranges are healthy and delicious.

For a full, healthy, and useful life, sports are as important and necessary as work. They help us mentally, physically, and emotionally, and help us to develop a healthy outlook towards life.

Sports are very useful as a diversion for the mind. Most sports need skill and good judgment. Players not only develop their bodies but also develop their minds. Players must acquire the art of playing a game.

A person good at sports often gets preference over others for admission to colleges. Some scholarships and other resources are also offered to talented players by some schools. In some departments of the government, good players with proven merit get the jobs in preference to others. In the armed forces, the police force, and other civil services, players sometimes get a better deal.

Sports can develop character. The players must abide by the rules of the game. Any departure from following these rules means foul play. Every foul stroke in a game involves a penalty. Therefore, players play a fair game. Fair play is a noble and moral quality. Players become honest and punctual. The player develops the sportsman’s spirit. Defeat does not dishearten a true sportsman. He does not feel over-excited if he wins a match. He learn to take both victory and defeat in stride. He never strikes an adversary.

Sports also teach us team spirit. Nearly all sports are team sports. A selfish player cannot score a goal. The captain is always to be obeyed. Sports also develop the quality of leadership.

Sports make us broad-minded. A good player may get many opportunities to visit other countries. Sports contribute to the strength of a nation.