Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday underscored creating opportunities for sports, exercise and cultural activities for everyone saying these are inevitable elements for building a nation. “Sports, exercise and cultural activities are inevitable for a nation,” she said while addressing a programme to hand over National Sports Award 2013-2021 virtually from her official residence Ganobhaban. Hasina asked the authorities concerned to encourage both children and adults to take part in these activities and create scope for their involvement. “By this our children will become good human beings and worthy citizens of the country. Their mind will be fresh, they will not go to the wrong path. That is my belief,” she said. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Zahid Ahsan Russel and secretary of the ministry Mesbah Uddin also spoke at the programme. Read: Hasina calls for innovation of climate tolerant crops to ensure food security Some 85 players and organisers got the prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions in the sports arena of the country. Each recipient got a gold medal, Tk 1 lakh cheque and a certificate. On behalf of the PM, the state minister distributed the awards among the recipients. A documentary on the development of sports in the country was screened at the programme held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium here. The premier put emphasis on reviving the rural games and sports as the country has a vast heritage in this field.