TOKYO (AP) — Prince Harry lauded the advantage of sports activities and its therapeutic powers on Wednesday as he kicked off a visit to advertise sports activities in Tokyo, the primary cease on his tour of Asia.

Sports not solely helps construct up bodily energy however may also assist heal the physique and thoughts, the Duke of Sussex stated as he spoke at an occasion hosted by the International Sports Promotion Society, a corporation primarily based within the Japanese capital.

He stated he has seen sports activities save individuals from “rock bottom” of their life. By making a platform and serving to individuals concentrate on redefining themselves, “that’s when I see sports really coming to itself.”

“I have seen sports literally save their life,” Prince Harry stated. “The physical piece to sports is the obviously the most important. But the mental aspect and healing ability is extraordinary.”

He additionally harassed that sports activities has particular worth for kids that may be taught solely on a discipline, not in a classroom. “It brings people together — all sizes, backgrounds, beliefs or religions.”

A polo participant, Prince Harry is because of journey from Tokyo to Singapore the place he’ll take part in a polo cup.

Harry and his spouse Meghan break up acrimoniously from the British royal household. The couple give up royal duties and moved to California in 2020, citing a scarcity of help from the palace and racist press remedy of Meghan, who’s biracial.