Difference between revisions of "Sportsmanship"
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'''''Sportsmanship''''' is an [[aspiration]] or ethos that a [[sport]], or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake. This is with proper consideration for fairness, [[ethics]], respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's [[competitors]]. A "sore loser" refers to one who does not take [[defeat]] well, whereas a "good sport" means being a "good winner" as well as being a "good loser" (someone who shows [[courtesy]] towards another in a sports game). Most importantly it is often [[encouraged]] and said regarding sportsmanship that "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the [[game]]." | '''''Sportsmanship''''' is an [[aspiration]] or ethos that a [[sport]], or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake. This is with proper consideration for fairness, [[ethics]], respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's [[competitors]]. A "sore loser" refers to one who does not take [[defeat]] well, whereas a "good sport" means being a "good winner" as well as being a "good loser" (someone who shows [[courtesy]] towards another in a sports game). Most importantly it is often [[encouraged]] and said regarding sportsmanship that "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the [[game]]." | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:16, 29 January 2021
- First use in 1897
Definition
- 1: conduct (such as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a sport
Description
Sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport, or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake. This is with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's competitors. A "sore loser" refers to one who does not take defeat well, whereas a "good sport" means being a "good winner" as well as being a "good loser" (someone who shows courtesy towards another in a sports game). Most importantly it is often encouraged and said regarding sportsmanship that "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game."
