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Cheating in sports is generally considered ______.
Cheating in sports is generally considered ______.
bad
Gamesmanship involves bending the ______ to gain an advantage.
Gamesmanship involves bending the ______ to gain an advantage.
rules
At the 2012 Olympics, cyclist Philip Hindes crashed his bike on ______ to get a restart.
At the 2012 Olympics, cyclist Philip Hindes crashed his bike on ______ to get a restart.
purpose
Carolina Marins affected her opponent's feelings by screaming during the ______.
Carolina Marins affected her opponent's feelings by screaming during the ______.
A famous incident of cheating occurred when Diego Maradona scored a goal using his ______.
A famous incident of cheating occurred when Diego Maradona scored a goal using his ______.
Referees have the responsibility to decide if ______ is taking place.
Referees have the responsibility to decide if ______ is taking place.
In cricket, if the ball hits a batter’s legs, he is considered ______.
In cricket, if the ball hits a batter’s legs, he is considered ______.
Rivaldo faked an ______ during the 2002 World Cup.
Rivaldo faked an ______ during the 2002 World Cup.
Match the athlete with their respective incident related to gamesmanship or cheating:
Match the athlete with their respective incident related to gamesmanship or cheating:
Match the aspect of sportsmanship with its definition:
Match the aspect of sportsmanship with its definition:
Match the sporting event with the notable incident:
Match the sporting event with the notable incident:
Match the term with its description:
Match the term with its description:
Match the following terms with their meanings in sports context:
Match the following terms with their meanings in sports context:
Match the player with how they affected their gameplay:
Match the player with how they affected their gameplay:
Match the sports concept with its challenge:
Match the sports concept with its challenge:
Match the incident with its impact on the game:
Match the incident with its impact on the game:
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Study Notes
Cheating in Sports
- Cheating in sports is wrong, for example, Spain using ineligible athletes in the 2000 Paralympics.
- Sportsmanship is encouraged, but winning can lead players to bend the rules.
- "Gamesmanship" refers to using tactics that bend rules or are questionable, often for the purpose of getting an advantage.
- Examples of gamesmanship include faking injuries, wasting time, and intimidating opponents, like Carolina Marins at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Referees decide if cheating is occurring but they are not perfect.
- Cricketers often exploit the fact that umpires cannot see every detail, such as when a ball hits a batsman's leg.
- Diego Maradona cheated in the 1986 World Cup by scoring a goal with his hand, but the referee didn't see it.
- Rivaldo was caught faking an injury in the 2002 World Cup and was fined.
- Intentionally losing can also be disqualified, as shown by the badminton teams at the 2012 London Olympics.
- Gamesmanship raises the question of whether it's cheating or just strategic play.
- Sports competitions are not only about physical skills, but also clever strategies and tactics.
Cheating in Sports
- Cheating in sports is defined as unethical strategies used to gain an advantage in a game.
- The 2000 Sydney Paralympics basketball team case exemplifies the wrongfulness of deliberately fielding ineligible players.
- Gamesmanship is the art of bending the rules or using dubious tactics to win.
- Philip Hindes, a British cyclist, intentionally crashed his bike in the 2012 Olympics to restart a race and secure a gold medal for his team.
- Examples of gamesmanship include players faking injuries, wasting time, and emotionally manipulating opponents, as seen with Carolina Marins at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Diego Maradona, in the 1986 World Cup, used his hand to score a goal, a clear violation of rules.
- Rivaldo, a Brazilian player in the 2002 World Cup, was penalized for faking an injury.
- The 2012 London Olympics witnessed the disqualification of four badminton doubles teams due to intentional losses, a strategy aimed at securing a favorable position in the tournament.
- Sports competitions involve not only physical skills but also strategic planning and tactics, blurring the line between gamesmanship and cheating.
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