Truly, it isn't about winning or losing for the kids.
It reminds me of my first year in high school. We call it inter-house sports over here.
I didn't care wether my house will win or not, all I ever care about was to participate.
It's always a fun event.
As a kid we had all kinds of events all the way up to state level. I didn't compete in the running, bit represented my region in the field hockey for a few years.
What was your favourite sport?
My favorite sport was running. There was no year I didn't participate in running during the inter-house sport activities.