Some people feel that the on and off the field behavior of good sportsmen and women does not matter until their performance is good. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words with relevant examples.

Some people feel that the on and off the field behavior of good sportsmen and women does not matter until their performance is good. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words with relevant examples.

It is generally suggested by some that the professional and personal conduct of in-form players should be overlooked.  However, this notion can be challenged on various grounds. 

Those rallying behind embracing a liberal policy propound that the ones excelling in their respective sporting disciplines must be given some room, by virtue of them being under extreme pressure to sustain their fitness and performance, which can sometimes prove to be overwhelming pushing them to act capriciously. Moreover, these individuals, with their sterling performances, boost the reputation of the country at the international level, highlighting youthfulness and its caring approach towards its populace, making them deserving candidates for being pardoned for their approach in all domains. 

Nevertheless, the perfection and adroitness displayed by sports personnel does not, in any way, imply that their erratic attitude, on professional or on personal fronts,  can be condoned; they are prominent public figures, enthusiastically idolized by millions of their countrymen, especially the youth, and their unacceptable demeanour can send a wrong signal, prompting  similar responses from society. 

Similarly, affording such latitude to anyone it will have severe ramifications for team discipline as well as the reputation of the sports, upsetting several keen/ avid followers of that game. That was the only reason why the celebrated cricketer, and the captain of South African team, Hansie Cronje, was banned for life from cricket, after  he was charged for match fixing: it was done to set a benchmark for future and assert that no such approach would be forgiven.

In hindsight, this recommendation lacks substance, and is likely to produce unwarranted outcomes. Undisciplined conduct, even if by successful sports professionals cannot be accepted as this will adversely impact social environment and other teammates, or counterparts: these noted figures must exhibit civility and noble behaviour. 

Some people feel that the on and off the field behavior of good sportsmen and women does not matter until their performance is good. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words with relevant examples.

Some people feel that the on and off the field behavior of good sportsmen and women does not matter until their performance is good. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words with relevant examples.

Do you agree or disagree? 

• Professional or personal and  public conduct of outstanding players should be ignored 
• Agree? Why do we agree with this  Why should their attitude should not be monitored 
• They are also humans, and when they face so much stress to sustain their form , they are expected to lose their cool 
• **They, with their sterling performances, bring name and fame for the country, and also present the society as being youthful and caring for its people. 
• They encourage and inspire others, especially the youth to take up sports as a career or a way to stay healthy 
• They are a pivotal factor of a  burgeoning industry that is generating direct and indirect employment and business for millions, besides the revenue for governments 

Disagree? Why do we disagree? 

• These people, by virtue of being public idols have a profound influence on the attitudes of their fan following which can have a negative impact on those who follow the precedents of such celebrated people
• Their behavior can affect the overall discipline of team which can hamper performance of others, as well as of team
• **National image is affected adversely

Playing sports is a daunting endeavor that demands physical and mental workout that sometimes brings out extreme behaviour in the professional, social  and personal realms, and some believe that it should be overlooked if players concerned are excelling.I fail to accede to this suggestion completely, and will share plausible views in the further paragraph.

At the outset, those advocating such liberal approach propose that sports practitioners are also humans with feelings, and sometimes during the game, emotions overwhelm them due to immense pressure to perform and sustain their rhythm despite facing obstacles, which can lead to losing cool. Moreover, they encourage and inspire the youth to take sports as a career, or way to stay healthy, thereby promoting sporting culture in the nation.For example, Brazil owes its popularity of football culture to its star players, and thus affords them umpteen privleges.

  
Having said that, the view of apologists cannot be upheld since these people are public idol, and represent millions of faces in the game, and also influence the aspirations of their countrymen, and thus, unacceptable attitude - whether  practiced while playing, or in social or personal domains - would  create an unprecedented environment, and deliver a negative impact on their followers, especially youngsters, persuading them to emulate unrestricted and unwarranted conduct. Moreover, such behavior could impact the team discipline by bringing negativity that could cost them the whole game: other players would not be able to focus on the winning, bringing bad name to the sports itself. 

To conclude, even if one is excelling in their sporting discipline, their erratic behaviour should not be condoned, by virtue of them being a prominent face in sports that stimulates others to, therefore their inappropriate way of behaving cannot be tolerated.   

Some people feel that the on and off the field behavior of good sportsmen and women does not matter until their performance is good. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words with relevant examples.

Some people feel that the on and off the field behavior of good sportsmen and women does not matter until their performance is good. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words with relevant examples.

Ielts Essay - Conduct of Sports Professionals 

The conduct of successful players has always been under a critical scanner even though the supporters are emotionally driven to come to defense of these celebrities. However,  there are others who are quite cynical about the irresponsible attitude of sports personnel.

It would not be asking for too much if the actions of these professionals is not questioned; they have a great contribution to make to the national pride. Their sterling performances, apart from raising the stakes of a country as a youthful and fit nation, help it to prominently shine on the map of world. Such performances are equated by acts of nobility by the masses, which fetches these individuals a status of national heroes.

Furthermore, discounting personal and professional mannerism of successful sports personnel finds its support in their being pivotal to a burgeoning sports industry – that generates huge employment for a cross-section of skills, directly and indirectly related to this industry. Moreover, how can one ignore huge business being generated by commercial entities across the world, and a rich bounty of revenues being grossed by governments, due to these outstanding sports practitioners; thus, it would not be unjust to give them some room.

The views of apologists, nevertheless,  are quite ludicrous, timid and meek; outstanding performances in sports fail to justify unwarranted on and off-field actions of noted sports personalities, their stature rather raises the bar of expectations: they are considered to be ideals by millions. Any instance of unruly behavior is bound to send wrong signals to masses, especially the youth, who might try to emulate these prominent public figures. 

To conclude, I feel that successful performance apart, personal and professional conduct is an integral part of any occupation, including sports persons; hence, their behavior whether professional, or personal can hardly be overlooked for public good at large.