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SHAH ALAM: The desire to win is in all living things.
Even trees strive to be taller than others in the jungle to get the most sunlight, while birds in courtship compete to win the interest of the best mates.
But in humanity, the competitive spirit is sometimes seen as having a dark side. Some view the competitive streak as confrontational, marred by rivalry, a desire to “make the other party lose”.
The Star spoke to several students of UOW Malaysia KDU, part of the University of Wollongong Australia Global Network, who have entered competitions – and won – to discover what went through their minds when they pitted themselves against other competitors.