How did Imam Khomeini see ethics in sports?

Imam Hossein's movement saved Islam, inspired Imam Khomeini-led Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini used to issue congratulatory messages on birth anniversaries of the infallible, the truthful successors of the holy prophet of Islam and stressed to follow their footsteps in all arenas. The late founder of the Islamic Republic also said time and again that the Islamic Revolution was inspired by Imam Hossein's divine movement.

Imam Hussein and his Companions Shielded Islam: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini the great spiritual and religious leader of the Muslim world revived genuine teachings of the household members of the holy prophet of Islam and hailed the companions of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Imam Emphasized on Following the Holy Prophet's Teachings.

The founder of the Islamic Republic invited the Islamic community and all nations of the world to follow conduct of the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successor. 

Imam paid all seminary students equal stipend regardless of their nationalities and ethnicities.

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Imam Khomeini explained snares and wiles of the devil

Imam Khomeini explained that the victims of ‘ujb (who think highly of themselves), by advancing step by step in transgression and sinfulness, ultimately reach the stage of apostasy

Imam Khomeini stressed need for purifying inner self

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the believers and faithful people to purify their intentions and actions.