He understands the importance of sport and encourages children to maintain a good balance between their time studying and their time on a field. He says sport teaches children discipline and instills a good competitive nature in them which is a crucial skill to succeed. The government school that Shamanna Soma Shekar has under his wing hosts a sports day every year where children are encouraged to learn and participate. Shamanna Soma Shekar has given away countless number of sports kits to children for them to develop their skills. Playing any sport helps build concentration which helps children succeed at academics too, it also helps relieve any stress a child may face due to exams or long study hours. A fit body is the perfect home to a fit mind, a fit body is also a sign of good healthˇKbeing a sportsman helps build team spirit, increases stamina, muscle strength, improves endurance and helps people sleep better. Due to these array of reasons Shamanna Soma Shekar is in favor of any individual that is passionate about any game.