Football Club For Kids With Cancer Shows How To Beat The Disease
Star Champions|March 2017

February 4 is World Cancer Day 2017. Gaza Strip, which is a self-governing territory of Palestine, witnessed a unique event in December 2016.

Sudipto Zephyr Ghosh
Football Club For Kids With Cancer Shows How To Beat The Disease

The football club in Gaza Strip named the Champions Academy has initiated a novel campaign for a section of kids inflicted with cancer. The idea has been conceived to boost the morale of cancer-stricken children and help them overcome the illness.

Sports can help to get rid of cancer and other fatal diseases. Here are 7 benefits of playing sports, especially football, in overcoming cancer-linked illness.

1. Overcome muscle fatigue

Medicines for cancer can cause severe damage to the muscles and nervous system. Most patients lose motor coordination post-cancer surgery and medication. Sports like football and badminton can improve muscle strength.

2. Mood booster

Mental depression is a serious side effect that follows cancer treatment. During cancer treatment, playing mild sports can induce mood lifting hormones.

3. Promotes sleep

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