TRUE SPORTSMANSHIP

This is a story of the Haitian under17 women's soccer team who had just emerged from devastation of earthquake and the loss of loved ones, to participate in a soccer tournament.  They attended the championship with the hope of achieving success in the tourney but unfortunately, the result was against their expectation which further sank their hearts. It was meant to ameliorate the anguish rather it added to the pain.  However, in the midst of this adversity, they found encouragement through an act of true sportsmanship displayed by US goalie Bryane Heaberlin who did not allow success to shield her from seeing the misery of her opponent. Indeed, she was a pace-setter for others to follow. It is important for us to know that our act of kindness can make a change in other lives. Bryane Heaberlin mere walking the distance alone changed the stadium atmosphere which implies that the highway of greatness is always deserted and lonely but only an individual with a great heart walks the path. Greatness is not in the abundance of possession but in service. It takes an enlarged heart to provide a refuge and reach under a soul to give stability.  Though Bryane Heaberlin is not a professional soccer player, but her professional conduct displayed on the field of play should serve as a lesson for others to learn from. It is time for our professionals to borrow a leaf from this young extraordinary being who taught us that the game is to unite us and not to divide us. It is never intended for pain creation but for recreation. Truly, it was an act of true sportsmanship and thumbs up for Bryane Heaberlin. Keep the trail blazing!!!  

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