Don't go overboard on the sports, says Pope

Today the Holy Father met with members of Austria's ski team (a really big deal). CWnews reports:

"Sport helps man to consider his own ability as a talent, and life as a gift from God," the Pope told the group. When athletic contests are undertaken with the right attitude, therefore, they are a valuable means of personal growth.

Reminding the athletes of the importance of maintaining a sense of proportion, and resisting the impulse to "reduce competition to a mere search for results," the Pontiff added that sports can help young people particularly to develop important personal virtues, notably including self-discipline and cooperative effort.

CNA adds more. Zenit's brief coverage here.