All the Pakistan hockey team had to do, was smirk and walk away, letting the scoreboard do the talking for them. Instead, they sent the world a reminder that the principle of ‘sportsmanship’ isn't a prescription for the losing team alone.

Through the course of this article, my signature snark will be delivered in strictly metered doses; so as to not fan disproportional outrage against the players, nor appease those who laugh it off as a complete non-issue.

Beginning with the fact that the athletes were provoked by unruly groups among the Indian spectators who were catcalling the players, the young athletes whipped off their shirts and responded fittingly. Note, “fittingly” does not make it decent or professional.