RE: Hot Heads Of The Sporting World
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Regarding the accident between two the kids, I am partly blaming the culture, the environment and the parents as well, in general, without knowing them. I believe the pressure these kids put under at a young age is not always healthy. You see parents always telling their kids, they have to be the best as second place is not winning but losing. Obviously I don't know what's happened, but it's impermissible to push and shove the other so you can win and they need to learn that at as soon as possible. As you said, he should have suffered serious injuries.
As about Djokovic, I agree, he's one of the good guys, he didn't deserve this and can't even mention with the others, like McEnroe, Kyrgios and Serena Williams, who is also a disappointment lately. He paid a high price.
Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience though :)
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Yes, I do think you are right on some of the commentary on culture and upbringing. Though I can't speak for the parents in this case, I know my parents would have be appalled if any of us ever acted that way. Specialization too early is a problem here, too. Some of those kids only run because parents think if they work hard enough on the same sport they'll get scholarships. It puts too much pressure on them both mentally and physically. I can remember parents even back when I was in school over 20 years ago being more upset with the team losing than the kids were. Sports should be fun! Even with the element of competition, if there's no joy in it, what's the point, right?
I fully agree with you. Unfortunately you're right, the pressure starts at a very young age and does more damage that we can imagine. Sports should be fun and no one should be forced to do sports.