i agree , i think it is a shame when a child will not shake the hand of his opponent, they both went in knowing one would win one would lose. it
is reflected on the coaches. something else i noticed in the 10 year olds, there is a young man, don't know his name, that gives a hug to his opponent win or lose. i think that is great. i understand being upset with yourself for maybe something that you goofed one causing to lose. BUT
why in the world do the coaches act the way they
do to some of these young athletes when they lose, i see arms throwing every way, words that have to be horrible, this kid just gave it his best. and most of all these young people wrestle and regarless of what place they receive, why deny or not insist that they do not accept there plaques and have their pictures taken at the end. they deserve that, they fought there way to were they are, for everyone that places there is one who does not, and would have given anything to be on the podium. that is also very poor sportmanship, and i have seen twice in the past three weeks.