Sportsmanship

             "One who plays a sport fairly and loses gracefully" is how The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines sportsmanship. What is a sportsman? The definition seems to have undergone a big change over the years. If children today follow athletes of the definition of what sportsmanship mean it would turn out to be equal to a sore loser. Let's relate it to High school sports where kids/teens have a way to have fun physically and mentally to express their self as an athlete but at the same time learn the fundamentals of life, sportsmanship, discipline, and respect. Today in our society the word "winning" isn't everything but for the love of the game and showing good sportsmanship.
             Sportsmanship is a a very big matter not only in sports it relates to but for our everyday life. From competitions, job interviews, school science fair, or even gambling, the word and meaning of sportsmanship teaches you to win modestly and lose graciously. Although it is very common to mention the term Sportsmanship during any sports event, very few individuals are actually familiar with the true definition of the word. For some it is the behavioral aspect shown by the participating teams or athletes while others it is more than just a routine behavior and is associated with the deep rooted respect of the opponent as well as the outcome of an event.
             Sportsmanship is known to be an aspiration which supports the argument that any sporting activity should be enjoyed without the worry of a desired outcome. Here the proper consideration of respect, fairness, ethics, and the demonstration of fellowship with the competitors are shown. In this regard, the term Sore Loser is referred to someone who refuses to accept defeat whereas Good Sport defines anyone being either a good loser or a good winner.
             Sportsmanship could also be conceptualized as a stable disposition or characteristic in which the participants of any sporting event behave differently...

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