Absolutely Quote by Tom Glavine

Hockey players are given as much respect as any other sportsperson in our country.

— Sandeep Singh

I've never pumped myself up or made myself angry as some sportsmen do. I think that one should treat his opponent with great respect.

— Fedor Emelianenko

When you're a player, there is almost automatically a respect you have for a person that has been in that fight, who knows what…

— Charles Woodson

You always need to have the highest respect for your opponents. If you see them fighting, you know you have to give something extra.

— Frank Rijkaard

You must always respect your opponent, but you can't get involved in the fight.

— Renato Moicano

It's always important to respect your opponent.

— Ajinkya Rahane

Good sportsmanship goes beyond the game; it starts with respect.

— Tommy Hilfiger

Sometimes people ask, 'Are hockey fights real?' I say, 'If they weren't, I'd get in more of them.

— Wayne Gretzky

Before each one of my fights, I make a point of saluting my opponent. I salute the other fighter out of respect, even though…

— Georges St-Pierre

Sportsmanship is making sure you have respect for the guy you're playing across from.

— Warren Moon

Most of the guys I've come across in the UFC have always been really polite and are always friendly with each other. We all…

— T.J. Dillashaw

We've met a ton of pro hockey players, got to know them, our music plays in their locker rooms. We've always taken pride in…

— Gord Downie