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Host:
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I'd like to welcome
tonight two well known sports personalities: On my left we have
James Lee, three times Olympic gold medal winner for boxing.
And on my right, Sarah Armstrong, head coach of the National
swimming team.
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Sarah:
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Thanks Jack, it's good to
be here.
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Host:
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Sarah, tell us how the team
is shaping up.
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Sarah:
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Pretty good Jack, we're getting
ready for the world championships later this month and we're
hoping to get quite a few medals and world records there, especially
in the men's freestyle and relay events.
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Host:
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That's great news Sarah, you're
bound to do well. And James, do you have any matches coming
up?
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James:
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Yes, Jack, I do. This summer
I'll be defending my Commonwealth title in London against the
Canadian, Matt Stanford.
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Host:
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Well good luck with that James.
You're sure to win.
Right, let's get straight into tonight's main discussion. Our
topic tonight is based on the following question: 'How do you
think sport and fitness will change in the next ten to twenty
years?'
Any thoughts, James?
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James:
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Well Jack, I think it's certain
that as technology improves, we'll be spending more time working
at computers, both at home and at work. This is likely to have
a strong effect on our leisure activities.
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Host:
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How do you mean?
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James:
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Well when you're working at
a computer you need constant breaks. People need to go outside,
take a walk or go for a quick run, to refresh themselves.
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Sarah:
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Yes I agree James. I predict
a sharp rise in the time people spend doing leisure activities,
particularly outdoor sports.
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James:
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And there's a chance that
once people start taking up outdoor pursuits, they will venture
into more adventurous activities such as hang gliding, rock
climbing, diving….
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Host:
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James, I bet you're the kind
of person who enjoys doing this kind of activity.
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James:
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Actually, no Jack, I'm not.
I get enough excitement in the ring.
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Sarah:
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In general though I think
people will have much more free time to enjoy leisure activities.
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James:
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You think so? But everyone
is so busy these days. It's not likely that this will change.
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Sarah:
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Actually I think it will.
As technology improves our work will become more automated and
we will have more time off. I predict a four day working week
will be standard within 10 years.
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Host:
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That would be great! Do you
think sportsmen and women will become faster and more expert
with all this extra time?
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Sarah:
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Absolutely! And I expect the
equipment we use will become more advanced and help us achieve
greater results.
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James:
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I agree with you there. With
improved nutrition and training techniques in the future, we
have a lot to look forward to.
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Host:
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Yes I think we do. Well thank
you both for sharing your thoughts with us tonight.
Ladies and gentlemen, Sarah Armstrong and James Lee.
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