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SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1936. Volume 7. Number 2.

The World of Sport. .

The World of Sport. . .

A Casual glance at a newspaper is sufficient to convince any reader of the great interest taken in sport at the present time. Within the next few months the attention of practically the whole world will be focussed on the Olympic Games in Berlin, while in a few weeks the progress of our own little Univerity Tournament will be keenly followed by enthusiasts all over New Zealand.

There are many peoplewho see, in the further development of international sporting contests, a golden opportunity for the promotion of better mutual understanding between nations; but in recent years, the effects of such trivial incidents as bodyline bowling would appear to indicate that a radical change is necessary in the general attitude towards sport before such optimism is justified.

University students should be in a position to see sport in its proper perspective and should endeavour to counteract the modern tendency to attach an exaggerated importance to it. While realising that it plays an essential part in the occupation of leisure time, they should refrain from bestowing on its outstanding exponents a hero-worship rivalled only by that of the film-stars.

The coming tournament is not merely a test of athletic strength, but rather an opportunity for making the acquaintance of visiting members, for discussing with them topics of common interest to all University students. However, as Germany has made elaborate preparations to ensure the success of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, it is necessary for Victoria College to organise for the successful carrying out of the 1936 N.Z.U. Tournament in Wellington. At present excellent work is being done by the Tournament Committee, but only with the co-operation of the handicaps under which they labour.