In recent years, extreme sports have become increasingly popular, and some people argue that governments should prohibit them. I completely disagree with the idea that these sports are too dangerous, and I therefore believe that they should not be banned.

In my opinion, so-called extreme sports are not as dangerous as many people think. All sports involve some element of risk, and there should always be clear regulations and safety procedures to reduce the possibility of accidents. People who take part in extreme sports are usually required to undergo appropriate training so that the dangers are minimised. For example, anyone who wants to try skydiving will need to sign up for lessons with a registered club, and beginners are not allowed to dive solo; they must be accompanied by an experienced professional. Finally, the protective equipment and technology used in sports from motor racing to mountain climbing is constantly improving safety.

While I support regulations and safety measures, I believe that it would be wrong, and almost impossible, to ban extreme sports. In the first place, we should all be free to decide how we spend our leisure time; as long as we understand the risks, I do not believe that politicians should stop us from enjoying ourselves. However, an even stronger argument against such a ban would be the difficulty of enforcing it. Many of the most risky sports, like base jumping or big wave surfing, are practised far away from the reach of any authorities. I cannot imagine the police being called to stop people from parachuting off a mountain face or surfing on an isolated beach.

My hobby is playing extreme sports. Many people participate in extreme sports because the usual types of sports are too boring for them. There are many different adventure sports: climbing, scuba diving, rafting, skateboarding, skydiving…
Skydiving is an exciting and adventurous sport. When you fly, you feel as free as a bird. Many doctors think it can help with stress and depression, and it's also a good way to lose weight. But if you haven't learned how to land, you could break your leg!
Diving is a very risky sport. You will see a beautiful underwater world. But besides the beauty, there are many dangers. For example, you may encounter poisonous sea creatures, you may be poisoned by oxygen, or you may even lose consciousness.
But the benefit of playing extreme sports is that it fulfils your need for adventure. There are a lot more people involved in extreme sports than you think. They all want to experience something new beyond what ordinary life has to offer. They want adventure. I believe there is an explorer inside each of us. It doesn't matter how old you are or how healthy you are. The explorer is in you - it's just latent somewhere. If you find that spirit, your life will take on new meaning.