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Thursday, August 14, 2008

:: Beijing Olympics 2008 ::

I think it is really very funny. I just heard the news about people criticising China about human rights etc. Whatever it is, China has done many things which would never happen in China years ago. K.

Anyway, then another guy, apparently from some western countries was like saying something like there is no spirit, no people dancing on the streets and making noise everywhere. Then I was like, "Does he knows where he is?". I mean it would be surprising if Chinese started dancing away, taking their shirts off, perhaps their pants off or even their underwears off on the Chinese streets for the "spirit". Perhaps drawing on their faces and throwing beers and whatever. While I am not trying to say which is better. But you cannot just put a western culture onto China. Just take a look at the Chinese people in the competition venues. They are cheering for their own people even though they might not win in that particular sports. National pride is high and would try as far as possible to build a good reputation as a host. The volunteers' service can be considered world-class. Those people who ushers, who help move logistics. They are all trying to be good host and for historical reasons, not to be looked down upon.

Generally speaking, China has more national pride whereas USA has more individual pride. Well, at least that is what I see. I mean the Americans didnt believe that the USA male gymnast would make it as the good ones got injured. But they took Bronze and did well. Japanese performed well.

China is the first "Asian" host. Of course, Japan, Russia, Korea have hosted before. But it does not have the Asian talk. Or rather, its like Asia's leader is finally hosting it. After all, China is the top Asian country in terms of population, land, resources etc (lets just put Russia as a special case)... Hence, it is the Oriental thingy that makes them different from others.

Then from swimming you can see those poorer countries, they cannot afford the new swimsuit which every finalist is wearing lar. The differences are just so obvious lar but the poorer countries never felt inferior. Like Congo, Nicaragua etc. Some even wear those swimming trucks type of swimwear and they know they will not make it to the finals, but they just tried their best. Even if they dun qualify, at least they try to make it to the top 3 of their round. And its possible that everyone in a round do not qualify to move on.

All else aside. China is leading in the medal tally. For now... I suppose USA may make a comeback during Track and Field components. There are many sports I want to mention lar but there is too much.

Upcoming soon, we have Singapore going for Table Tennis. Malaysia for Badminton. Lee Chong Wei's chances are pretty high as he had recently defeated the top 3 Chinese in other tournaments. Hence, hopes for Gold are high. Hope he wont be too stressed. If there is a Gold, it would be nice.

As for table tennis, a medal is quite possible. But the Chinese are really strong too...

Haha... Olympics is just so nice...

Scribbled by tingtw88 at 8/14/2008 11:05:00 pm
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