Saturday, 21 March 2020

How did Luz Long exemplify the true sporting spirit?

Q. 2 How did Luz Long exemplify the true sporting spirit? Explain the reference to Coubertin.
Ans. Luz Long noticing a world record holder pathetically fouling, understood the reason behind it. Without hesitation, despite being an opponent, he extended an arm of friendship to Owens. Long was expected to beat Owens in the finals. His being friendly with Owens would only result angering his leader. But without paying any heed to that, he gave his rival crucial tips to avoid fouling. Owens took Luz's  advice and won.

When Owens finished his jump, he found Long by his side congratulating him on his victory, not bothering about his leader's glares. He did not seem to mind his loss. Though Luz had lost the game, he was happy to see his friend's success. His  demeanour and handshake, at Owen's victory, showed no sign of jealousy either. Long was epitome of the message of Coubertin that not winning, but taking part in Olympics is more important.

Coubertin had declared that taking part in Olympics was more important by winning. Luz Long, Being a true Sportsman and an amazing  human being , helped his fellow sportsman to qualify in his jump that made him win . This shows that Long Believed in participating rather than winning. His Rival's winning did not make him jealous . On the contrary,he congratulated with all his heart . This clearly exemplifies that Long believed in Coubertin's words and passed the thoughts to owen.

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