Prabhat was a young boy who always wanted to win. He disliked losing so much that he would only take part in games when he was certain of his victory. Because he was very good at badminton, he played it regularly. One day, a new student named Surya joined his school. Surya was an excellent badminton player. When the two boys were chosen to play a friendly match on a Friday, Prabhat was given the duty of maintaining the scoreboard. Surya played brilliantly, laughing and cracking jokes throughout the match. Afraid of being defeated, Prabhat took advantage of Surya's relaxed mood and cheated by changing the score. Prabhat won the match, but Surya was not upset at all. Instead, Surya cheerfully said that it had been fun and suggested playing again.
That night, Prabhat could not sleep well. Although he had won the game, he felt troubled inside. The next day, he saw Surya playing basketball. Surya could not score a single basket for ten minutes, yet he kept smiling and enjoying himself. Prabhat observed Surya closely for several days. He noticed that Surya was great at some sports and poor at others, but he enjoyed every activity with equal enthusiasm.
Gradually, Prabhat had a change of heart. He realized that playing games is not just about keeping score or defeating an opponent. The true purpose of sports is to try one's best and enjoy every moment of the game for its own sake. Prabhat soon changed his attitude. He began playing games like hide-and-seek just for fun and started joking during badminton matches. His friends noticed this positive transformation and happily welcomed his new sporting spirit.