The world got to see some great hockey on Friday when Canada battled the Swedes for gold at the Junior World Championship.

It also got to see an example of poor sportsmanship when Lias Andersson, Sweden91裸聊视频檚 captain, threw his silver medal into the crowd.

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In that context, the tears shed by some of the Swedish players are understandable, and we can also understand Andersson being overcome by emotion and frustration after his team failed to achieve their goals.

Despite their skill level, these are, after all, just teenagers. Teenagers who were under pressure to win practically since they strapped on their first pair of skates. But Andersson91裸聊视频檚 later comments that 91裸聊视频淭his was kind of our last chance, so this sucks,91裸聊视频� shows his medal toss was as much the result of attitude as frustration.

For those who are mentally agreeing with Andersson and thinking 91裸聊视频渟econd place is just the first loser,91裸聊视频� it91裸聊视频檚 not. Getting to second place at this level of hockey is still an incredible achievement, and one to be proud of.

Competing is about winning, but in the end, it91裸聊视频檚 about winning well. That means not only playing well and by the rules as you overcome your competition, but also being a good sportsman. Andersson91裸聊视频檚 actions and attitude robbed his team of some of their joy in getting the team to the gold medal round.

Throwing your medal into the crowd may not be on the same level of some historic sports tantrums 91裸聊视频� tennis star John McEnroe springs to mind 91裸聊视频� but it is still unsportsmanlike behaviour, something that a player of this level should be beyond, no matter his age.

The guy who caught the silver medal was wearing 3 jerseys :joy:

91裸聊视频� Patrick Scebba (@scebbs)

Steve Kidd is senior reporter with the