The importance of sportsmanship

The County Journal

The importance of sportsmanship

Christi Whiting Editor (Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Solutions) Let’s start with the definition of sportsmanship: “Fair and generous behavior or treatment of others, especially in a sports contest; ‘he displayed great sportsmanship in defeat.’ When playing a sport, you have an understanding and should be committed to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity, and general goodwill toward an opponent. An athlete should be disciplined enough to…