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Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the most appropriate option from the given ones. In a high jump event at the Olympics, Qatar's athlete gave up an opportunity to go for a solo gold medal because his Italian opponent was injured. He shared the gold medal with the italian and ensured that the spirit of Olympics wins. There was grace and magnanimity to be seen. Similarly in life, we too should be prepared to share the spoils. You grow in stature when you bring up others with you. You will end up being a winner. It's all about teamwork. In football, the striker in the front scores a goal. Though the goal is solely marked in his name, the ball actually reaches him after several passes made by his teammates, dodging the opposing defenders. The striker's role is to put it between the goal posts from a short distance. He is credited with the goal scored. Similarly in life, a significant portion of your success can be attributed to your team and your family. The most embarrassing situation is when a player scores an 'own goal'. This happens mostly due to lack of focus. Similarly in life, by lowering your guard, you could become a victim of fraud. Remain focused to ensure that you don't put yourself in harm's way. A vast majority plays the game just because of their passion for the game. Similarly in life, you may not setup a big multinational company, but you can create a niche that can make you happy and successful. The captain of the team is not necessarity the best player. However, he is a motivator and has the ability to bring out the best in his team. He has the heart to take the blame for the defeat and credit the team for success. Similarly in life, you may not be the best professional leading a team, but if you can inspire and motivate others, you can lead successfully. Which of the following statements is not true in the light of the given passage?