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Aggression is commonly maligned as a purely negative phenomenon. However, aggression is an important part of the human survival instinct. Although it isn’t as essential for survival as it was thousands of years ago, it is still an important part of the human psyche. Aggression is welcome and necessary in sports and other forms of competition, so long as it is controlled and within the scope of the competition’s rules. This article will examine the features of aggression and its role in modern athletic competitions.