Entering Tournament

Dear Jeff and Alois:

Next month, there is a tournament scheduled in my office.  I am a beginner in table tennis and trying to learn day by day. 

Whether it would be advisable to play in that tournament just to have some experience and also to improve my game or whether it would be best to sit as a spectator and watch other colleagues play.

Moreover, winning and losing is part and parcel of the game, so I do not mind about losing because I know one day or other I will emerge as a winner.

Kindly give your valuable guidance.

With warm regards,
Ram

Hi Ram,

You should definitely join in the tournament and see what it is like.  You have a good attitude to it, understanding that winning and losing is all part of improving.