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Question
Discuss how you will measure the worth of a sports event.
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Solution
A sports event provides us with different/varied experiences. It sometimes brings forth our competitive spirit. We witness joy in victory and sorrow in a loss. We learn to be humble in victory and take defeat with a smile. We learn to give our best.
The worth of a sports event can be measured by the enjoyment it provides and the lessons it imparts.
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