Column: Olympic athletes’ self- interest as a motivator

The London Olympics was a showcase of talent and human ability by athletes from all over the world. The games, though, were not without some scandalous behavior.

The badminton teams from China, Indonesia and South Korea were disqualified for trying to throw their match and, in men’s basketball, the Spanish team was accused of trying to lose on purpose against Brazil.

Olympic competition is supposed to be about representing your country by giving your all in competition.

These actions came under attack because they do not represent the Olympic spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.

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