Fairness in focus: Magdeburg player receives fair play award

Fairness in focus: Magdeburg player receives fair play award

Magdeburg, Deutschland - In Magdeburg's local football events, particularly fair behavior has caused a sensation. The Football Association Saxony-Anhalt (FSA) honored Seyidali Mirzazada from SV Arminia Magdeburg for its outstanding fair play gesture. This special moment was announced on the occasion of the award in June, which was awarded for May in May. Mirzazada acted men during a game in the city class when it came to heated word battles between the players. A player of the home team was punished with a yellow-red card before half-time.

In the 42nd minute, the goal of the Arminia fell, which was initially to be assessed regularly. But the referee Peter von Elstner could not clearly see the goal. Several players from the home team informed him that the gate had been scored by hand. Seyidali Mirzazada emerged and confirmed this when asked by the referee. Consequently, the referee decided on a direct free kick for the guests, and the game ended with a fair 1-1. The FSA congratulated Mirzazada and hopes that his behavior will stimulate and inspire other players to think.

The values ​​of the fair play in sports

Fair Play is much more than just complying with the rules; It is an ethical attitude that promotes respect and decency in sports. According to Spolex , fair play includes aspects such as self-control, honesty and the partnership-based dealings with opponents and teammates. The principles also include equal opportunities and fair behavior in both victory and in defeat. These are values ​​that have been shaped over the centuries, including by the ancient Olympic Games.

With these beliefs in the back of the head, the German Olympic Society (DOG) also promotes fairness among young people through the Fair Play Prize "Young, Sporty, Fair". In 2024, this price will be awarded for the 13th time to reward positive sporting gestures and projects of young people between the ages of 12 and 19. The application deadline ends on December 31, 2024, and prices go to the sports clubs or schools of the winners.

opportunities for the future

The award of the FASA's fair play gestures should not only create recognition, but also increase awareness of fair game in the entire sport. The association awarded a monthly awards and will choose the fair play gesture of the year at the end of the season. Fair behavior can also be reported to the FSA via an online registration form. Stefanie Dreißig is responsible for the fair play awards.

The example of Seyidali Mirzazada shows how important it is to live fairness in sport. At a time when competitive pressure is often great, such gestures are a real ray of hope. They remind us that respect and fairness in sports and beyond are invaluable.

Here you can learn more about the fair play gesture of the month: FSA You can find out by informing yourself about the initiatives of DOG: Sachsen-Anhalt.de/aktuelles/detailsicht/fair-Preis-jung-sportlich-fair-6