It is not in the spirit of fair play either: a defining characteristic of sporting endeavour, which is what the Olympics is all about.

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"He follows the rugby spirit--in other words, the spirit of fair play, " says the wrestler, Hiroshi Hase, now a member of the upper house of parliament.

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In a vacuum, perhaps our college athletic programs and the people running them would make better decisions that embody the spirit of fair play.

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