Competition Etiquette

noun a person who is skilled in sports and participates in athletic activities

adjective relating to or characteristic of a sportsman

• The renowned sportsman broke a new record in the marathon race.
• The sportsman totally crushed the competition in the basketball game.
• That sportsman is a beast on the soccer field.
• He's a true sportsman in the game of life, always striving for excellence.

adjective showing a lack of sportsmanship or fair play

• The player received a warning for his unsportsmanlike conduct on the field.
• He got called out for being unsportsmanlike during the game.
• That was a real jerk move, totally unsportsmanlike.
• Her unsportsmanlike behavior off the court caused a lot of drama.