April 17 is celebrated as Fair Sport Day.
Idman.Biz reports that today, the principles of honesty in sports, respect for the opponent, and fair competition are brought to the forefront. It is emphasized that sometimes the greatest victory is not crossing the finish line first, but helping your opponent in a difficult moment.
One of the clearest examples of this occurred during the III CIS Games. Azerbaijani representative Azar Ilyasov stood out with his exemplary step in the academic rowing competition. Instead of continuing the distance, he stopped his performance to help his Uzbek opponent who had fallen into the water.
This behavior of our athlete is considered a bright manifestation of the true sportsman's spirit, human values, and the principles of fair play.