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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boy finishes jiu-jitsu match—what he does next leaves even the referee in awe
In competitive sports, the focus is usually on victory—the handshake, the medal, the celebration. In one viral TikTok posted by Edgar Alcala (@3dgaralcala), the most unforgettable part came after the match was over. A young boy had just finished his jiu-jitsu round. The referee raised his hand in victory, but instead of basking in the spotlight, his eyes darted toward the lineup of kids. One competitor was standing off to the side, left out of the group huddle. Without hesitation, the boy reached out his hand, beckoning the last child to join them. It was a small gesture that spoke volumes. Even the referee paused, visibly moved, as the boy made sure no one was excluded. The video has racked up over 12.3 million views in just two days, sparking conversations about empathy, sportsmanship, and the quiet ways kids lead by example. Related: True sportsmanship—character that goes beyond the game Why this is more than a sports highlight This scene shows how kids can absorb empathy and inclusion when they see it modeled in everyday life. Acts like this grow from countless small lessons—how to treat others, what to do when someone is left out, and why kindness matters. In that moment, the boy's focus was on making sure everyone felt part of the celebration. Sportsmanship starts long before the match Parents often hope sports will teach their children values like teamwork, discipline, and respect. Moments like this prove sportsmanship is rooted in connection. When kids learn to spot who's on the sidelines and invite them in, they're practicing skills that carry into every part of life: building empathy, strengthening friendships, and learning how to navigate social situations with kindness. Teaching kids to handle victory and inclusion with grace Gestures like this often come from what kids see and experience every day. Psychiatrist Dr. Leesha M. Ellis-Cox, who works with children and teens, says sportsmanship is learned. Kids notice how we respond to wins, losses, and the people around us. Parents can show what that looks like—congratulating others, respecting officials, and recognizing effort as much as results. Dr. Leesha suggests celebrating a win while also teaching humility by thanking teammates and coaches and making space for others in the moment. Supporting kids after a tough game, setting clear boundaries around unkind behavior, and creating chances to acknowledge others can shape a healthy attitude toward competition. These habits help kids step into games, school, and friendships with confidence and empathy. Related: How to help your child win–and lose–graciously What people are saying The TikTok's comments section has turned into a standing ovation for the boy, and for the values he's already showing at such a young age: @benulus: 'no cause that WHY he's No.1.' @emmaelger: 'The finger reaching to the last kid so everyone is included.' @Tl____12: 'Champ, well done mum and dad.' @eina598: 'Ok but who raised this baby.' Related: This viral Little League moment is a brilliant display of empathy and healthy masculinity Raising kids who lead with empathy When children grow up in spaces where inclusion is the norm, they carry that mindset into every interaction—on the mat, in the classroom, and beyond. Small, unprompted acts of kindness like this are proof that the values children absorb today shape the way they'll treat others tomorrow. And that's a win worth celebrating.
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Climate
- News.com.au
Young boy dies in Italy as heatwave grips Europe
A young boy died of heatstroke as temperatures soared across Europe on Monday, with firefighters also battling wildfires burning in multiple countries. The Romanian boy, four, died in Italy after being found unconscious in his family's car on the island of Sardinia. The Mirror reports the boy was holidaying with his parents in Olmedo and it was believed he left the house they were staying in before they made the devastating discovery. He was flown to hospital in Rome but died of irreversible brain damage, according to the hospital. French cities saw record temperatures, and many towns and cities in Italy and the Balkans were put on red alert due to the heat. Wildfires fanned by strong winds forced the evacuations of thousands of people throughout the continent and threatened popular tourist sites in Turkey and Spain. The news came as Italy's health ministry issued a red alert warning for seven major cities, including Bologna and Florence. Some 11 Italian cities were on red alert for Tuesday, and 16 cities on Wednesday. Red alerts were also announced in southern France and on the Adriatic and Ionian coasts in the Balkans. 'The heatwave currently affecting France, Spain, and the Balkan countries is not surprising. It is driven by a persistent heat dome over Europe,' Akshay Deoras, a research scientist at the meteorology department in Britain's University of Reading, said. 'Heatwaves don't roar like storms – they creep in quietly, but can be just as deadly.' The southwestern French city of Bordeaux hit a record 41.6C while all-time records were also broken at meteorological stations in Bergerac, Cognac and Saint Girons, according to the national weather service, Meteo France. The heatwave, the country's second this summer, began on Friday and was forecast to last until August 19 or 20. On Monday, 12 French departments were placed on red alert, the country's highest heat warning, with four more expected on Tuesday. UNESCO site damaged A blaze, which broke out on Sunday, damaged a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Roman-era mining site at Les Medulas in northwestern Spain – famed for its striking red landscape – and prompted hundreds of residents to evacuate. High temperatures and winds of up to 40 kmph created 'many difficulties' for firefighters struggling to contain the wildfire, said Juan Carlos Suarez-Quinones, the Castile and Leon regional environment minister. 'We will not allow people to return until safety in their communities is absolutely guaranteed,' he told reporters, estimating that about 700 people had been displaced. Spain has been in the grip of a heatwave for the past week, with temperatures nearing 40C in many areas and fuelling wildfires. In the southern tourist town of Tarifa, more than 2000 people were evacuated, some from hotels and beaches, after a fire that had been subdued on Friday flared up again, with more than 100 firefighters battling the flames. In neighbouring Portugal, firefighters were battling three large wildfires in the centre and north of the country, while Morocco is sending two aircraft to help fight the fires after two Portuguese planes broke down. In Italy, around 190 firefighters and the army were tackling a wildfire on Mount Vesuvius that caused the closure of the national park to tourists. Hundreds of people were evacuated from homes in northwestern Turkey, where authorities were temporarily forced to shut the Dardanelles Strait.
Focus Malaysia
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
Can't get a MCR ticket? Just watch a video of this lip-syncing uncle instead
THE rock band My Chemical Romance (MCR) has always enjoyed great response from the Malaysian crowd and the recent ticket sales for its April 30 2026 Kuala Lumpur leg of the MCR south-east Asia tour proves it again. A whopping 60,000 tickets were sold out online within hours, but that is only part of the picture. Fans were complaining about resellers buying tickets in bulk as well as high processing fees. But is it really necessary for the fans to go through all the trouble when we have some local talents capable of impersonating members of the band with their side-splitting lip sync? In a recent video post on X, an uncle with some missing teeth could be seen lip syncing the song, 'When I was a young boy,' very convincingly. Khas untuk peminat MCR yang tak dapat tiket..👇🏻 — JalalMisai (@jllmisai) July 14, 2025 Even more hilarious was the fact that the video revolved around his everyday working life where he could be seen laying bricks while his colleagues trounced about. According to netizen @jllmisai who posted the video, it was specially made for those fans out there who failed to get a ticket for the concert. Unsurprisingly, netizens were tickled pink by the uncle's antics. A healthy dose of creativity and innovation sure go a long way towards turning the ordinary into extraordinary. On another note, is there a second chance for MCR fans to get more tickets? A recent article by the Malay Mail highlighted an announcement from organiser, Hello Universe Malaysia, which said, 'Malaysia, we hear you. The march is not over.' Fans are wondering what the organiser meant by that statement. Would there be more seats opened for the standing area? No one could tell. But for now, we can simply enjoy the lip-sync from our brick-laying uncle and his friends. —July 14, 2025 Main image: @jllmisai (X)
BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
'Who I offend, wetin I do?' - Papa of student wey police allegedly kill for Ibadan tok how e happun
Viral videos and fotos of a young boy wey police officer allegedly shoot for Ibadan, Oyo State southwest Nigeria don spark serious anger online and gbege within di region. Tori be say on Tuesday 20 May, 2025, police officer for Ibadan, Oyo state bin open fire while dem dey chase a particular around a popular market for di city. Sadly, di bullet bin hit a young student wey dey inside im papa car as e dey on di way to school. Di incident happun early morning, wen di young boy dey on im school uniform wit im twin broda. According to reports wey we still dey try independently confam, di boy bin die from di gunshot wey hit am. Some eyewitness say dem sharply carry di boy go hospital but dem declare am dead on arrival. We dey update dis tori
