Sporting Integrity

Living in a world where we see foul language, diving and many other forms of cheating form a big part of our national sport, football (which Americans weirdly call 'soccer' leaving 'football to be used with an flawed form of rugger) it is so refreshing to see an example of sporting behaviour on any playing field.

The example here is that of softball and the scenario is that of a player in their last year hitting their first, and destined to be last, home run. Take a look:



The team that acted so nobly went on to lose the game 4-2 and the home run hitter bowed out with a home run and as part of a very special event. The act cost them the game but their selfless commitment won them much more.

Let's hope we make the difference to whatever and wherever we are today.

Pax