The beauty in team sports / Sharifah Maimunah Syed Mud Puad

One of the greatest aspects of team sports is the sense of camaraderie and unity that comes with working together towards a common goal and shared objective (Stockel & Carey, 2016). The success of the team is achieved when each member cooperates and trusts in one another's roles and ability to contribute to the team's goal. A team should work as a cohesive unit that strives for a mutual goal (McNeese et al., 2016). One unique attribute that sets team sports apart from other sports is teamwork. The best feeling is always being part of a winning team, especially when we are unselfishly contributing. The beauty of team sport lies in how it unites individuals from various backgrounds and skill levels to achieve something greater than what they could accomplish individually. Sport team settings are fundamentally social and engage athletes in a wide range of interactions (Chelladurai, 2019). The sense of community that team sport creates is one of the significant advantages. Playing as a team fosters a sense of belonging and helps to build unique relationships between team members beyond the sports field. This feeling motivates and provides security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity (Smith et al., 2009). The shared experiences, victories, and defeats unite team members and create a unique bond.