Why are people attracted to a dangerous spor2

Why are people attracted to a dangerous sport?
Some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous
activities for various reasons: religious purposes, material interests,
enjoyment etc. Many religious people sometimes go to a road of
dangers and risks to the sacred places in order to show their firm
belief in the religion. Every Moslem people, no matter where he
lives, is required by
the holy book to go at least once in his life to Mega, the sacred
place, for pilgrimage. In ancient times, it was a long, tiring, and
dangerous road for many to travel to Mega, who might go through
deserts or barren lands with such bad conditions that their lives were
constantly in threat. However, they went without hesitation to this
road, which was regarded as one to salvation, despite of the dangers
they might face. No doubt that many people engaged in dangerous
activities are out of material considerations. At the time of
Columbus, sea voyage was a very dangerous activity due to
backward technology and limited geographical knowledge.
However, inspired by stories of the wealth of the Oriental countries,
Columbus led his fleet to a voyage full of risks and uncertainties. In
the past century, the growth of population and economy imposed
great pressure on the environment. Countries in the world competed
against each other for land and resources. People explored to many
remote areas of very bad conditions, even the polar regions, in sear
of new resources. Nowadays, some people like to be involved in
dangerous sports or activities merely for enjoyment. Gliding,
parachute jumping, surfing on sea waves, all give them exciting
experience that cannot be got from other common sports. The higher
the danger is, the greater the enjoyment they have. Finally, when
doing dangerous sports or activities, we should ensure our own
safety and be care not to harm the interests of other people.