“We Really Need to Learn a Lesson”- MMA Fans Melt Over the Champion With Down Syndrome as “Purest” Moment of Empathy Goes Viral on the Internet

Athletes often take losses in sports too seriously perhaps, even leading them to emotional breakdowns. Meanwhile, a viral video clip of a para-karate champion, who has Down syndrome, celebrated his win with his opponent. And in a wholesome event, MMA fans came out in support of this beautiful show of sportsmanship on social media.

Some people think that martial arts is all about fighting and winning. However, that is not the only thing for that discipline. Martial arts also teach athletes to be respectful to one another. As such, a martial artist who’s suffering from a medical ailment recently showcased that during a competition with his opponent.

A para-karate champion raises opponent’s hand after winning the MMA fight

A video of a para-karate champion has gone viral on social media. The champion, who goes by the name Farzad Safavi Vardin, demonstrated what true sportsmanship is really like. He was the winner of the gold medal at the 2023 Para-Karate Championship K22 in the ‘Intellectually Impaired Male’ category. The event was held in Melaka, Malaysia. However, that was not what set social media ablaze.

After winning the match, Farzad Safavi Vardin saw that his opponent was visibly upset after the loss. After being declared the winner, the champion raised his hand. However, little did people expect Vardin to go over to his opponent and raise his hand in an act of true sportsmanship. People applauded the gesture and the video clip from that instance has MMA fans in awe. Let’s see what they had to say on social media.

MMA fans praise the para-karate champion’s kind gesture

The MMA fans loved what they witnessed in the video clip. They mentioned that everybody should act in the same way Farzad Safavi Vardin acted with his opponent after winning the contest. The fans praised his sportsmanship while claiming that an opponent is not an enemy.

“Maybe we are the ones who have syndromes, they are behaving the way everyone should….”

“Syndrome is down but humanity and sportsmanship is high”

“Just because you are my opponent. Does not make you my enemy.”

Furthermore, the MMA fans also mentioned that the world would be better off if everyone had the same level of empathy towards one another. They deemed the para-karate champion as a true inspiration for everyone.

“Imagine if everyone exercised this level of empathy.”

“True inspiration and purest soul”

The MMA fans also mentioned that there is a lesson to learn from this kind gesture. They believe that people with Down syndrome teach others to be kinder and more loving.

“We really need to learn a lesson from this kind young man. True heart”

“Every post with Down Syndrome is inspirational they are just little reminders for everybody to be more kind, loving, and excepting”

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While we have witnessed sportsmanship by many athletes in MMA fights, it does come close to what the fans witnessed in the viral video clip of the para-karate champion. It serves as a reminder that sports are only for competition and not to spread hatred. These actions act as a constant reminder to people about the importance of humanity.

What are your thoughts on this generous act? Drop your comments below.

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