In the past, sporting champions used to be motivated primarily by the desire to win a match or to break world records. These days they are more likely to be motivated by prize money and the opportunity to be famous. What message does this send to young people and how does this attitude to sport affect the sports themselves?

The spirit of sportsmanship is often an analogy used for the masses to accept defeat with a gleaming smile. In

days

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the days

of the past, the primary motivation of sporting champions

were

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was

the desire for a gold medal or a record breaking event.

Although

, nowadays the only fact that motivates

sport

professionals are the lucrative prize money and that of fame. The sports industry, gave the world glorious names to remember – Serena Williams, Sachin Tendulkar, Roger Fedrer etc.

to

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To

name a few. These names became popular and their popularity earned them luxurious deals with big brands. People around the world have the desire to meet and if not that at least see them in person.

Such

fame and attractions are the opportunities a layman would dream of. They may not earn as much

at

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in

of

a tournament than they would by having themselves plastered as an advertisement. Contrary to the belief of stardom enjoyed by various sports professionals, the industry of films is as lucrative but its ideology is based on popularity. The attitude exhibited by champions of

sport

become dreams for young children and adults who look up to them as inspiration.

This

in turn makes an individual motivated to play a game for the fame that follows it. Mostly, once attained the player has to be cautious with his activities for

e

objective form of "I"

me

.g.

Tiger Woods scandal

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The tiger Woods scandal

had banned him for a period of time to get back to golf. In my opinion, the

sport

would not be looked down

upon but

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upon, but

most importantly the person would be scandalized.

Sport

begins as a hobby and develops as an earning for some, along the way the best sportsman catch the eye of

few

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

view

and are kept on a high pedestal. But the

sport

by itself should not be condemned.