The athletes displayed great sportsmanship.

Meaning: The people who were competing acted fairly and followed the rules.

Choice of Words: Athletes are people who participate in sports or athletic competitions. Sportsmanship refers to fair and ethical behavior in sports, such as respecting opponents and following the rules.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Athletes displayed great skill and sportsmanship.
• Participants displayed sportsmanship throughout.
• Athletes demonstrated good sportsmanship.
• Athletes displayed skill.
• Teammates showed great sportsmanship.
• Players shook hands in a show of sportsmanship.
• Players showed sportsmanship during game.
• Sportsmanship means being fair.
• Sportsmanship is always important.
• Sportsmanship prevailed throughout the event.