I think one of the things about sports is that it goes through several pathways to influence health, whether it's mental health or physical health. We know that sports also contribute.... As I said, community belonging is one of the strong determinants of mental health, at least based on my analysis. Sports can also help in terms of fostering that belonging and social inclusion of Black and racialized kids.
Especially in light of the recovery from COVID-19 and the separation and social isolation that people have experienced, it's of vital importance to invest in sports activities for all kids, but also to ensure that it's subsidized for those who are much more marginalized within society.