A : SPORT AS A UNIFIER
1. I believe that sporting events contribute significantly to unifying a nation.
Sporting events are a great form of entertainment and attract huge audiences around the world. Spectators either gather at stadiums to watch live events or watch socially on their TV’s. Sports brings out admirable qualities in people such as mutual respect, team play, discipline and fair play.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black President, used sport as a method to unify the country. In 1995 during the Rugby World Cup, held in South Africa, he encouraged South Africans to support the national “Springbok” rugby team and brought both blacks and whites together in support of what was considered a white mans’ sport during apartheid …show more content…
In the professional sporting industry top athletes are often awarded high value prizes for winning specific events. If an athlete is doping it is much easier for them to be the best in their respective sport and therefore in these top competitions they will be awarded the prize money unfairly. Drug testing identifies whether an athlete is doping and if tests are positive the athlete can be prevented from competing in events. This allows the sport industry to remain unbiased and intact.
2.2 I do believe drug testing is justified at school level. However, in my opinion this should only be done at high school level. It is normally at this stage that students are selected and begin their professional sporting careers. A sports person who is doping is likely to perform more consistently and better than their competitors who are not. This would not be a true reflection of their talent or ability and could give them an advantage over their competitors who are more hardworking and naturally …show more content…
He was role model, admired and respected throughout the world for his incredible ability, courage and complete dedication to the cycling sport.
His athletic talent was apparent from a very young age. At 13 years old he started competing in cycling and triathlons. By the time he turned 16 he had become a professional triathlete. He focused on cycling and went on to win several championships.
In 1996 at the age of 25 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer which spread to his abdomen, lungs and lymph nodes and brain. Despite a poor prognosis he bravely fought this disease and was declared cancer-free in February 1997. With determination and perseverance he maintained he would race competitively again. In 1997 he formed the Lance Armstrong Foundation (Livestrong) to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. This action shows that Lance Armstrong, showed compassion in wanting to help others.
After his recovery, he trained hard for his return to professional cycling and became famous for winning a record seven consecutive Tour de France races beginning in 1999. He rose to become one of the greatest cyclists of his
1. I believe that sporting events contribute significantly to unifying a nation.
Sporting events are a great form of entertainment and attract huge audiences around the world. Spectators either gather at stadiums to watch live events or watch socially on their TV’s. Sports brings out admirable qualities in people such as mutual respect, team play, discipline and fair play.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black President, used sport as a method to unify the country. In 1995 during the Rugby World Cup, held in South Africa, he encouraged South Africans to support the national “Springbok” rugby team and brought both blacks and whites together in support of what was considered a white mans’ sport during apartheid …show more content…
In the professional sporting industry top athletes are often awarded high value prizes for winning specific events. If an athlete is doping it is much easier for them to be the best in their respective sport and therefore in these top competitions they will be awarded the prize money unfairly. Drug testing identifies whether an athlete is doping and if tests are positive the athlete can be prevented from competing in events. This allows the sport industry to remain unbiased and intact.
2.2 I do believe drug testing is justified at school level. However, in my opinion this should only be done at high school level. It is normally at this stage that students are selected and begin their professional sporting careers. A sports person who is doping is likely to perform more consistently and better than their competitors who are not. This would not be a true reflection of their talent or ability and could give them an advantage over their competitors who are more hardworking and naturally …show more content…
He was role model, admired and respected throughout the world for his incredible ability, courage and complete dedication to the cycling sport.
His athletic talent was apparent from a very young age. At 13 years old he started competing in cycling and triathlons. By the time he turned 16 he had become a professional triathlete. He focused on cycling and went on to win several championships.
In 1996 at the age of 25 he was diagnosed with testicular cancer which spread to his abdomen, lungs and lymph nodes and brain. Despite a poor prognosis he bravely fought this disease and was declared cancer-free in February 1997. With determination and perseverance he maintained he would race competitively again. In 1997 he formed the Lance Armstrong Foundation (Livestrong) to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. This action shows that Lance Armstrong, showed compassion in wanting to help others.
After his recovery, he trained hard for his return to professional cycling and became famous for winning a record seven consecutive Tour de France races beginning in 1999. He rose to become one of the greatest cyclists of his