Answer:
1. Yes, I've participated sports apart from physical education.
2. I don't think know if who encouraged me but all I know is I just want to participate sports becase this is what I want and what I usually do.
3. Participating sports in times of pandemic makes a person physically healthy, it helps you improve your immune system and there's a big chances that if you have a good health, you can't be easily affected by the diseases.