Tokyo Olympics 2020 is been special for Indian. First gold in track and field games, medal in Hockey after 41 years, two medals in consecutive Olympics in individual category are the best things happened in sports front during this summer Olympics for India. While we were celebrating this victory, Something amazing was happening in track and field game.
In the Finals of the Long Jump game, Mataz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy were competing for first position of Tokyo Olympic 2020.Both had record of best clearance of 2.37 metres.After that both had three consecutive failure to record 2.39 metres jump. The result was pending after two hours long exhausting competition.When they were asked to do go for another attempt, Mataz Essa Barshim asked referees, whether they can have two gold medal .Referee told them its upon them and they instantly agreed to share the gold .Tamberi and Barshim embraced before running to celebrate with their coaches and teammates, hoisting their nations's flags above their shoulder. The celebration of sportsmanship and friendship started in the stadium. Title of gold metal for two people was happening after Barcelona Olympics 1992.
After medal ceremony, while conversing with media Mataz said that it was not intentional, they were competing well for 2.39 metres jump and he thinks it is about humanity ,solidarity and peace coming all together delivering message of true spirit of Olympics games. Giamarco Tamberi said that , Mutaz is best player he know in this game.They are competing each other from junior levels and sharing Gold with best player and friend is his dream coming true moment. Mataz and Giamarco are good friends for more than 11 years and they told they are really happy for being able to share gold medal with each other in Olympics game.
Competition is the nature of the sports.Sportsmanship is quality person learn while playing snd this quality very important in life.While dealing with failure, we should be able to appreciate efforts of others competing with us and their success.Sometimes it could be difficult to follow, mostly with our long-rivals but at least we can give a try.Shaking hands with your archenemy may lead to healthy communications and friendship. Appreciating competitor is also good for our growth as a human. If this happens ,we can definitely say that spirit of Olympics games is started rooting in our day to day life.
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