Those who compete in the Olympics will do almost anything to win. What happened to good sportsmanship?
461986
too much media attention are given to athletes nowadays, they will do anything to catch the eye of his/her viewer
1025702
Well I am an Aussie, we lost and I'm still not disappointed. We put up a good effort and performance from my view of things, Don't be disappointed. Support your team no matter how they go. No one is perfect all the time. They are there for their country and to entertain us with their skills and we should enjoy and appreciate them all. But as for that 6 points you are talking of, if they haven't done it so far I don't really think it's all that likely as the competition tightens and becomes harder and much more competitive.
1078286
Nothing. and i totally agree. But this is a 'tactic' and results shows that it pays off, so they all act up. The only thing they can lose is, well, respect.
1000342
Surely the answer to this lies in the refereeing. Players will try anything to win and if they are allowed to get away with these displays of bad sportsmanship they will continue.
148717
Yes it will be a good olympic sport in the future. But it will take time to get there if you notice snowboarding in now a olympic sport. It will take time though and the more paintball is brought out of the woods the better chance it will have. \nI think you will see a format like X-ball in the olympics before anything else.
130069
anyone who deserves to be less cared about\n\nthe olympics are where its at\n-----------------------------\nThe winter olympics are less watched because the winter sports aren't played year round in the US, and they dont recieve much TV recognition during their regular seasons.\n\nThere are different reasons why different people care about the olympics.  Most are pure sports fanatics. Many dont even watch them because they don't give a care about the sports, but rather the idea of all nations working and cooperating together.  The NBC broadcasting of these games may be pretty bad, but the main point is still there: These guys are the worlds best athletes, this is the ultimate oppertunity for them to prove themselves and demonstrate just how awesome they are.
760372
I agree. But, this is the case with a lot of sports. One person or team gets dominant and it kills it for the sport until that dominance is over. I tend to go for the underdogs anyway. I don't care to root for the person or team that is shredding the competition.
693366
Competition is good as long as it is healthy. It can get people motivated and make people strive to do their best. It gives them incentive to get things done and do it the best they can. Competition turns bad when people get resentful, and jealous and start acting dirty to win.
162404
No. The US atheletes should compete for glory and honor for their country and for their sport. Paying the atheletes would taint the competition and undermine the true purpose of the olympics.
579227
People get caught up in the competitiveness of the situation. Rewards aren't necessary. It is the idea of doing a good job.\n\nI think that is good. It encourages participation.
278295
Does entering a competition where you know you are going to loose count? If so then yes, all the time.\n\n(When you run a marathon, with thousands of people, it's a good bet that you will get beat by the guy who's on the Olympic team.)
134492
I think the winter olympics were pretty good, not the best I've seen, but still very interesting seeing new countries winning medals. What I was a little disappointed about was the performance of Bode Miller. He was portrayed to be very good by the media, but then screwed up in most of his events.
533624
Athletes in the modern Olympic Games is not just awarded gold, silver and bronze medal for finishing first, second and third. The athletes are awarded with the experience of competing on a state-of-the-art facilities. As well as that they also compete in front of the world. Just competing in the Olympic Games is an award for many athletes.
969221
I think sports has bad and good quality outcomes.  You can have kids who participate and become violent, competitive and agressive.  On the other hand you can get kids who learn how to work well in groups, encourage others and learn how to fail, as well as learn how to work hard to achieve.
751081
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909715
ummmm basketball sux........ there are no cheers except defence........ all you have to do is scream and yelll crazy stuff... if ou want cheers watch a soccer game in europe everybody in the stands know excatly what to say when they are cheering now that is what i call cheering.
249446
there are already pro atheletes in the Olympics.  such as basketball,  Hockey.