some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.

During
sports
events tension between teams can often escalate,
this
is something many
sports
fans
have often observed themselves. Whilst some die-hard
fans
may tolerate
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of their
team
, given they are doing well, others
such
as myself consider
this
to
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inappropriate
. In
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essay I will elaborate on the drastic effects
this
may have on viewers and the other
team
. Athletes are idolised by many.
Fans
tend to look up
at
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their idols, especially children.
Furthermore
, they tend to be very
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, which makes them likely to replicate what they saw their idol do.
Therefore
, athletes should act as role models and lead by example. They have
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influence on their
fans
, which should be used for good. If
that is
not the case, some viewers might consider
such
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appropriate
, especially younger
fans
. A good game should not be an excuse for unsportsmanlike conduct. In many
sports
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this
is often penalised already.
Moreover
, by not punishing
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, some might start to believe that they are immune to any form of penalty.
Consequently
, players are likely to keep acting in an
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manner.
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escalate and result in conflict with the opposing
team
. Sportsmanship is an essential part of any professional sport and can not be neglected, regardless of player or
team
. In conclusion, there are no excuses for misbehaving on or
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the field, in my opinion. Many of us look up to the players of our
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teams. Sportsmen and sportswomen have an obligation to lead by example,
display
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respect and
integrety
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integrity
at all times. Not just for the
fans
but
also
for other members of the
sports
community
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • misbehave
  • professional sportsmen
  • role model
  • public figures
  • influence
  • performance
  • moral standards
  • media scrutiny
  • endorsements
  • personal brand
  • consistency
  • punishment
  • redemption
  • integrity
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