These statistics show that sport is providing a dividend. For every €1 in funding given to sport, the return is €1.50. This is not to mention the health benefits of sport. Participation in sport contributes to the well-being and health of the nation and of the individual. Dependency on pharmaceutical drugs and other forms of medication could be decreased through participation in sport. In some countries, GPs prescribe a visit to the green gym instead of prescribing medicine. We need to think outside the box with regard to the health benefits of sport.