Sportsmanship

/spˈɔːtsmənʃˌɪp/

/ˈspɔɹtsmənˌʃɪp/

Sportsmanship

the act of showing respect, fairness, and kindness to others while participating in sports or games, regardless of the outcome

Examples

1. The coach told his players, a rotten apple injures its neighbors, so I expect each of you to uphold the values of good sportsmanship and teamwork.

2. The coach believed in teaching his players the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, knowing that it was his duty to train up a child in the way he should go.

3. In the world of sports, it is often said that honour and profit lie not in one sack, meaning that athletes must choose between winning at all costs or maintaining their integrity and sportsmanship.

4. I admire the sportsmanship.