I feel that states should care because these are people who have been selected by the state to become representatives. I really can't see any reason why states wouldn't care. There are no reasons to suggest why states wouldn't care. The teams are people who are professionals and are experienced. It is not like they are sending people who would make the state look bad. The only criticism that would occur would be when states send people who have a previous record of bad behavior whilst representing the state in anything.
In a global sporting event it is even more important because it really does matter how the state looks. If the state looks bad then there is a good chance that the coach doesn't care enough about the team. There is also the chance that the government is corrupt and the diplomacy is not as good as it should be.
I like how you put everything into perspective, about how the countries should act toward their teams. Very good post.
ReplyDeletei agree with what you are explaining and would like to add that the teams are a representation of that particular nation and agree with you that there would be no reason not to support that team.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your idea that states should care about their appearance in world sporting events, but I don't think it should be a top priority to the state. The players were chosen as representatives of their country not because of their profound intelligence or behavioral excellence, but rather because of their athletic skill. These players only represent the athletic skill of the nation, not the government or the people.
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