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Quotes on 'sportsmanship'

Sportsmanship is a collection of inspiring and thought-provoking quotes that celebrate the essence of fair play, respect, and integrity in sports. From legendary athletes to renowned coaches, these quotes offer wisdom and insights into the importance of good sportsmanship both on and off the field. Whether you're an avid sports fan seeking motivation or someone looking to cultivate admirable values, this collection serves as a reminder of the true spirit of competition and camaraderie in the world of sports.

You wouldn't have won if we'd beaten you. Read Summary

I tell the kids, somebody's gotta win, somebody's gotta lose. Just don't fight about it. Just try to get better. Read Summary

On the field, aggression can sometimes be a positive emotion. It boosts performance and can lift your game. But over the years, I have learnt that restrained aggression is a better animal. That way, you will conserve your energy and won't spend yourself quickly. Read Summary

I used to say, 'Hey, man, what kind of a stupid question is that?' to a newspaperman asking me heavy things right after a race when I'm still in an emotional state. Now I at least try to answer. Read Summary

You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing. But the mark of the good loser is that he takes his anger out on himself and not his victorious opponents or on his teammates. Read Summary

Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change. Read Summary

I was hoping he would get up so I could hit him again and keep him down. Read Summary

Whether it's a friendly match, or for points, or a final, or any game - I play the same. I'm always trying to be my best, first for my team, for myself, for the fans, and to try and win. Read Summary

I hate losing. It doesn't matter if it's racing or playing Ping-Pong - I hate it. Read Summary

I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot. Read Summary

I draw from the crowd a lot. Read Summary

We all know what flopping is when we see it. The stuff that you see is where guys aren't really getting hit at all and are just flailing around like a fish out of water. Read Summary

When I fought with Michael Johnson, when I took his arm for the kimura, I can break it, but I go very slowly, be careful, because I don't want to give him injury. Read Summary

I prefer to play against the best players and the best teams and the best coaches. Never personal. Read Summary

When I don't have control of the ball, what do I do? I press to get it back. It's a way of defending. Read Summary

If you need more than 10 rounds to hunt, and some argue they hunt with that many rounds, you shouldn't be hunting. If you can't get the deer in 3 shots, you shouldn't be hunting. You are an embarrassment. Read Summary

As long as I stay in training and play well, I don't see what objection there can be to what I do off the field. Read Summary

I rate Fabien Barthez and played with two great keepers in Alex Stepney and Harry Gregg. Read Summary

The onus is on the managers to send out an attacking formation and to tell their players to be bold. Read Summary

I enjoyed needling the press. If I didn't enjoy it, I wouldn't have done it. Writers have rarely played, so as a coach, you have antagonistic feelings about some guy writing up the story of the game who's never even attempted to play it. Read Summary