Sportsmanship vs. Winning

Write about the balance between the pursuit of victory and maintaining good sportsmanship.

Good sportsmanship is a fundamental value held in sports—but can often be compromised in the pursuit of victory. This prompt should provoke thoughtful consideration about what sportsmanship truly means, which takes priority when they clash, and if a balance can be maintained. You might also explore definining moments when sports figures showed exemplary sportsmanship, and how that influenced your opinion.