What was the question for this implicit rationale, and corresponding answer?
As a fan is an enthusiastic devotee, they are encouraging their favourite players when they are competing.
 The answer: encouraging

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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The question: What do fans do to players competing against each other?
Options:
- frustration
- ignore
- injury
- emotions
- encouraging