Random Thoughts From The Beijing Blogger

What Kind of Sport is THAT!!!!??? (Olympics is about excellence)...Sports? What exactly is a sport? sport |spôrt| noun 1 an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment For years I would ask myself,"why the heck is trampoline or synchronized swimming or air pistol an olympic sport? What is that?? I had a hard time acknowledging these competitions as true sports. After seeing such awe inspiring sportsmanship between countries and most of all the people of China, I must say that its so much deeper than what I think is real sport or not. The Olympic Games is a celebration of excellence. Every four years we gather in a common place (this year, Beijing, next time, London) to promote global unity & sportsmanship though athletic competition. We gather together to see who is the best in the world at this time, in this event/sport. It is a time to celebrate ones pursuit of excellence, no matter what your event. Whatever the event, we will see who is the best in the world at it! That's an incredible energy/vibe to witness. I don't care if your event is basket weaving (and yes I have come to grips that if that becomes an olympic sport, I'm cool with it), if you are the best in the world at it, heck if you are the best in the entire world at ANYTHING, you get my respect! No matter the sport or event, all adopt the same general principles to attain greatness. Hard work, dedication, self-sacrifice, determination, discipline, and patience are all necessary to be the best. I have to respect all sports this week. We get to watch the end result of all those principles at the Olympics every four years. So God bless table tennis!