Because we like to think that’s our nature.
To become the very best we can, and celebrate the best in others.
The same resentful, bitter, catty assholes we’ve been since we came down out of the trees.
And no soaring rhetoric from IOC officials or in ads for soft drinks is going to change our nature.
Instead of just the customary handshake after each match between opponents, Navarro took it a step further.
The 23-year-old American grasped Zhengs hand and locked eyes with her.
Navarro didnt mince words when later asked about the conversation.
I just told her I didnt respect her as a competitor, Navarro said after the match.
I think she goes about things in a pretty cut-throat way.
But Zheng didnt retaliate with criticism.
Instead, Zheng said that she didnt consider Navarros words an attack because the American lost the match.
If shes not happy about my behavior, she can come and tell me, Zheng said.
I would like to correct (it) to become a better player and a better person.
To the victor goes the spoils.
But it’s unAmerican to bellyache about your opponent being ruthless in pursuit of victory.
Just ask anyone in France how we roll when we’re taking on the world on their soil.
