We participated in a sportsfest spearheaded by the mother agency where ours is legally attached. I prepared the usual documents: matrix of games where the staff can freely indicate their name.
Everything was proceeding smoothly until some “players” started asking for uniform. They reasoned out to me that “how can they play if they do not have uniforms?” I informed them that fabricating the uniforms is not as easy as 1-2-3 because it has to undergo processes of approval by the top management. Additionally, the procedure of government procurement has to be followed.
When all documents have been prepared, I requested a colleague to request quotation from suppliers. Since there were only 25 players in the office, the suppliers informed us that they cannot make the uniforms because the quantity was way below the minimum (which is 50).
It’s funny that some people considers uniform dictates their performance in a game. That they have the courage to demand uniform even if they do not practice or train for the game. That they play only in the name of uniform.
I am a member of an amateur dragon boat team. I engage in mountaineering and other sports. But I know that you have to work and train hard for the uniform.
It is not something you get just because you agreed to play for the team. You have to honour it by training and giving your best during competition. You have to reassure yourself that you deserve it.
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