sports
Don't Get Angry, Man: Who Cares About Fair Play Anymore?
My generation didn't have mobile phones, tablets, laptops. We didn't play games where, as I've been explained, the most important thing is to win, to destroy the enemy.
TL;DR
- The author's generation played games like Tablić and chess, which taught math and strategic thinking, contrasting with modern video games focused on destruction.
- Childhood sports taught the importance of congratulating opponents, apologizing for fouls, and helping rivals, fostering sportsmanship.
- Past examples like Velibor Vasović's sportsmanship in the 1966 European Cup final and Aleksandar Avramović admitting to touching the ball last are highlighted.
- Modern sports are described as business-driven, with little regard for fair play, where only top performers are remembered, not those recognized for sportsmanship.
- Parents and coaches are criticized for teaching children that winning is the only thing that matters, leading to aggressive behavior even in youth games.
- Nikola Kalinić's actions, both on and off the court after a turbulent season, are cited as examples of unacceptable behavior for a national team player.