Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Competition offers avenues for building up a high level of health, fitness, recreation, skill and performance.
Reason (R) : Athletes evaluate their strength and weakness in skill, ability, strategy etc. through competition.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :