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Competition in sport: 'Losing is just as important as winning'

Is competition good for children? Or should we be encouraging them to just play for fun? Irish Examiner columnist Jennifer Horgan wrote a column warning that playing to win is the wrong philosophy and asked whether the GAA had become too competitive for younger children. Andrea Gilligan was joined by listeners, parents and coaches to discuss…

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14.05 29 Mar 2023


Competition in sport: 'Losing is just as important as winning'


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14.05 29 Mar 2023


Is competition good for children? Or should we be encouraging them to just play for fun?

Irish Examiner columnist Jennifer Horgan wrote a column warning that playing to win is the wrong philosophy and asked whether the GAA had become too competitive for younger children.

Andrea Gilligan was joined by listeners, parents and coaches to discuss…


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