The purpose of this study was to look at the two concepts Sports and Religion as an essential tool for development, unity and peaceful co-existence. Both of them have laid down rules and encourage team work and discipline among others. The paper will also focus on the relationship between sport and religion regarding the use of prayer in athletics and church related sporting activities. The paper further show the co-operative tendencies which exist between sports and religion and how sports could be used by religion and other related organizations.
