No, it isn't.
Unless if you don't get 1st place in a competition, you will be shot in the head with a revolver.
It's ok to fail at a competition.
They aren't important anyways.
well if you are competing yes very because that is what you show the judges to try and place
Thailand sent 37 athletes competing in 15 sports, winning two silver medals and one bronze.
Yes, of course they do. They are the reigning European Champions and have a very good chance of winning the world cup, but their past record is not great and they are often referred to as the 'Serial Underachievers'
In Europe there a more countries than in North America, therefore they have more athletes competing and a better chance at winning.
Shaking hands with the opponent. Congratulating yourself and your teammates. Being a graceful weiner.
Why is it important to you?
Matt Cardle became famous by competing in and winning the seventh series of The X Factor in 2010.
Because the other side gave up or threw in the towel, not a victory by out competing the other party.
Leona's fame began whislt competing on the X Factor . On winning her fame spread and so she became famous.
Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning is a book written by Thomas H Davenport. The book is available online at Amazon where one can also find reviews on the book from the buyers perspective.
It is an incredible achievement to be in the Olympics at all! Many, many people try out for them, and only a (relative) few make it in. If you are competing in the Olympics, it means you are already extraordinary- winning just means you are one of the very best. I hope you weren't looking for a factual answer.
Leona's fame began whislt competing on the X Factor . On winning her fame spread and so she became famous.