为什么金牌不是最重要的？ - Why Are Gold Medals Not the Most Important? [HSK 3]

The sports authority emphasizes that health and fairness are more important than just pursuing gold medals.

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《English Translation》

小宝: Brother, why does everyone on TV say we must win gold medals? Are gold medals that important?
小刚: Gold medals are impressive, but recently the National Sports Administration said we shouldn’t only focus on gold medals — everyone’s health and happiness matter too.
小宝: So it’s okay not to win gold medals? Then what’s the point of competitions?
小刚: Competitions can help us exercise and make friends. The most important thing in sports is participation and improvement, not necessarily being number one.
小宝: I like running, but I’m slow. Is that okay?
小刚: Of course it’s okay! If you work hard, you’re the best. As long as you enjoy exercising, everyone is a champion.
小宝: Then I’ll do more exercise with my friends from now on and not worry about winning medals.