> Sports have been the ways of life for many many people since forever. People identify themselves with, and bond via the sport teams they support.

Obviously not since forever, and big difference between playing sports and watching other people play sports. There are also different kinds of sports.

> Kids playing sport because they look up to their icons. That's hugely positive.

Nah, that's not a good reason to play sports. Having human 'icons' in general is not that great.

> There are pros and cons of everything, but to say sports have no benefit to the society is very shallow.

That's clearly not what I said, your engagement here is quite shallow.

> WW2 had profound and positive impact in the society.

lol, carry on bud