“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Michael Jordan
Sportsmanship is key.
Persistence and Practice pay off.
The 2014 Winter Olympics also known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, or the 22nd Winter Olympics are being held in Sochi, Russia. It's the first time that Russia has hosted the games and, while there have been some challenges, they have put on a great event. The games started on February 7th and will run it's course on the 23rd. Next stop will be South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It will be held in the city of Pyeongchang. The Olympics is such a wonderful training ground for anyone who wants to learn or be reminded of what it takes to become a world champion at anything we do; Practice, practice, practice. 17-year-old Adelina Sotnikova beat figure skating defending champion and favorite, Yuna Kim of South Korea, to win Russia's first Women's Figure Skating gold. But don't count Yuna out, she is persistent and will be ready at the next meet. Frankly, any kind of team sports can teach us how to be persistent, brave and spirited in a positive way.
“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it." Knute Rockne
Giving Your Best is better than merely beating an opponent
Upsets Happen, chin up and plan for 2018
The athletes focus on doing and giving their best. They don't give up even in the face of failure. When things get tough, they buckle down, put on their game face and keep practicing and perfecting their game. They are in it to win fair and square and most don't have the Harding syndrome. Any athletes who try to abuse the games or other athletes will, eventually, show themselves up and get banned. When Team USA lost to Canada in the Women's Ice Hockey final, they were upset but admitted that Canada played a great game. They shed tears on the stand and plan to be better prepared and ready in 2018. Scheming or attacking an opponent is the wrong headed way to compete in life. It might give temporary gains but in the long term it won't work... and we all know what happened to Harding and others who went down that road. The lessons learned in the sports arena translate well with how we handle situations in our every day lives. What behavior have you observed since the games started. What have you learned about team effort and sportsmanship? What additional things can we say we learned?
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| Sochi Olympic Rings at Olympic Park |
Sportsmanship is key.
Persistence and Practice pay off.
The 2014 Winter Olympics also known as the XXII Olympic Winter Games, or the 22nd Winter Olympics are being held in Sochi, Russia. It's the first time that Russia has hosted the games and, while there have been some challenges, they have put on a great event. The games started on February 7th and will run it's course on the 23rd. Next stop will be South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It will be held in the city of Pyeongchang. The Olympics is such a wonderful training ground for anyone who wants to learn or be reminded of what it takes to become a world champion at anything we do; Practice, practice, practice. 17-year-old Adelina Sotnikova beat figure skating defending champion and favorite, Yuna Kim of South Korea, to win Russia's first Women's Figure Skating gold. But don't count Yuna out, she is persistent and will be ready at the next meet. Frankly, any kind of team sports can teach us how to be persistent, brave and spirited in a positive way.
“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it." Knute Rockne
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| Opening Ceremony Of the XX11 - 22nd Winter Olympics In Sochi, Russia |
Giving Your Best is better than merely beating an opponent
Upsets Happen, chin up and plan for 2018
The athletes focus on doing and giving their best. They don't give up even in the face of failure. When things get tough, they buckle down, put on their game face and keep practicing and perfecting their game. They are in it to win fair and square and most don't have the Harding syndrome. Any athletes who try to abuse the games or other athletes will, eventually, show themselves up and get banned. When Team USA lost to Canada in the Women's Ice Hockey final, they were upset but admitted that Canada played a great game. They shed tears on the stand and plan to be better prepared and ready in 2018. Scheming or attacking an opponent is the wrong headed way to compete in life. It might give temporary gains but in the long term it won't work... and we all know what happened to Harding and others who went down that road. The lessons learned in the sports arena translate well with how we handle situations in our every day lives. What behavior have you observed since the games started. What have you learned about team effort and sportsmanship? What additional things can we say we learned?
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