Good morning to the chairperson, honourable judges, respected time

keeper and the audience.

Assalamualaikum w.r.t w.b.h,

Ladies and gentlemen,

I’m ___________(name)_____________and today I’m delighted to present an

insightful and informative speech entitled the Impact of online games. Online gaming
is a double-edged sword that has its own share of merits and demerits. Let’s rewind
few years back, children had fun playing team games like football, cricket, hockey and
basketball. But today games are dominated by online games in the minds of
youngsters. This situation leads to several good and bad impacts on our youngsters.

Let’s look at the bright side of online gaming. Online gaming incorporates the
importance of goal-oriented behaviour. Simulations which are based on the similar
technology behind online games are used for training purposes like shooting, golfing,
and driving. Let me give you an example. I’m 12 and I always have the thought of
driving a car. Obviously, I can’t simply drive a car in this age because it violates the
country’s rule. So, playing online car game, helps me to at least have the feeling of
driving and it helps to achieve my goals.

Besides that, online games can also be a great way to relax and unwind.
A study showed that short and simple games, like Angry Birds, can improve a person’s
mood and make them happier. In my case, the visuals and the sound effects of a game
would put me in a great mood where it helps me to gain my motivation to study from
time to time. In addition, online games can be a perfect way to give your brain a break
from the anxiety and stress of everyday life.

Now after exploring the good sides, let’s turn the page to the dark side of online
games. Playing excessive online games reduces one’s interest in other important
activities like academics and outdoor sports. This results in poor grades and academic
complications. Thus, online games triggers lack of interest in other activities.

Furthermore, playing online game all day would bring a bad impact to one’s
health. Sitting in front of the computer, tablet or mobile screen is incredibly detrimental
to students’ health. First of all, there is a negative influence on eye-sight that is in a
constant tension. Sometimes it is necessary to wear headphones all the time, so ears
are under pressure as well. Second, it is the body position. A sitting or lying posture
influences negatively to our back, neck and if we do not change it regularly, it may
result in health issues.

As intelligent beings, we must use our wisdom and self-control to spend our
time wisely and efficiently while avoiding things that have the potential of causing us
harm. However, despite the huge number of benefits brought by online games, it is
important to schedule your time of playing or negative consequences will outweigh all
the benefits greatly. That’s all for today. Thank you.