Is it about Winning?

It's good to introduce children to sports. Besides ensuring their health and fitness, sports nurtures team spirit, goodwill and competition. Having said that, does it matter if we win or lose?

My son, Emir, participated in the Smart Reader's sports day today and I saw him bonding with lots of friends. I notice two wonders: 1) they identified themselves as Blue, Yellow and Green teams, 2) they enjoyed winning, but didn't blame each other for losing. Hmmmm...something to ponder about how adults may behave, instead???

Here's a picture of us, Emir and d proud mom.

And...here's what Emir has to say about winning: "I'm the champion....." and "I've got a trophy...". This is another special thing about sports. You win a medal or a trophy everytime. Instead of hampers or goodies, we can arrange our medals and trophies in the glass cabinet and be reminded of our triumphant moments...yuppppp:) we're winners forever.

Here's a picture or Emir and friends, d Green Team from Smart Reader Kids Putrajaya Presint 15.


Now, a little coverage about Nadia. Yesterday, her school participated in a national choir competition at Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur. The boys and girls were so excited, mainly because they were going to KL and that they were selected to represent the school. Congratulations...to all of you. My eldest daughter, Nadia, was the choir conductor. Later, I learned that they only got consolation prize. When I told them to pose under the scorching hot sun after the competition, they were smiling with pride and victory. Apparently, winning is not all about getting first or second place. It's the invaluable experience, team spirit and sweet challenge that give them the thrill and excitement. The kids have won, indeed. Take a look at this photo, and you'll know what true winning really means:)

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The Ronald Mac Donald's Sports Challenge

Let me share with all my readers my daughter's fun video at Mac Donald's Alamanda Putrajaya...fun basketball trick..he..he..

It started like this. Ronald came over to Alamanda and entertained the children. They had great fun, as usual. I took my children there to join the events. First, they had a colouring contest. Nadia did a good job and won 3rd place. She received a goodie bag, a cap and a trophy. It's our first time joining Ronald's party. Here's a photo of Nadia and Ronald.

I have heard about Ronald's cheerful personality and talent to attract the crowd...thumbs up to Ronald Mac Donald coz that afternoon, the kids were all so entertained and had lots of fun and laughter. He was promoting healthy lifestyle through sports - so they had simple aerobics, sports quiz, and most importantly, sports-based games. Farah volunteered to play basketball and she had no idea what Ronald actually had in mind. Farah had to hold and contain SIX basketballs...and she did a good job...Luv u darling. That's definitely a tough job. Most importantly, that was a tremendously exemplary sporting spirit from a kid... Thank you Ronald Mac Donald for a wonderful family weekend.Hmmmmmm...and here's Farah's video...he..he..he...