Education is more important than a a sports event for multiple reasons. Firstly, an education gives you something you can use all your life. It's good to do sports to stay fit, but it doesn't eliminate the need to get an education. An educated person has more chances of landing up a good high paying job. Everybody wants a good life. It may be called as the “root of all evil” but most people will agree that money is important for survival in today’s world. The more educated you are, the better career options you have.