sportsmanship

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English sports English -manship English sportsmanship From sports + -manship.

1. The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, magnanimity, courtesy towards opponents, and winning or losing gracefully.
2. The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.

   “James showed good sportsmanship in consoling Shankar after his wicket fell.”