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Cheating in sports

Okay kiddo, so cheating in sports means that someone is not playing fair. It's like when you're playing a game with your friends and they do something sneaky to win instead of following the rules.

In sports, there are rules that everyone has to follow so that it's fair for everyone playing. Cheating can be things like taking performance-enhancing drugs to make the player stronger or faster, using technology to cheat, like using a hidden microphone to hear what the other team is planning, or cheating during a game, like taking a penalty shot when you didn't really get fouled.

Cheating is not allowed in sports because it's not fair for the other players who are following the rules. It can also be dangerous because if someone is using drugs to get stronger or faster, it can be harmful to their body.

If someone is caught cheating, they can get in trouble and be disqualified from the game or even suspended from playing in other games. It's important to play fair and follow the rules so that everyone has a fair chance to win.
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