As we celebrate sports, youth, and the Olympic values, I’d like to also remind athletes (and anyone who reads this blog) not to forget the people who got us here.
Sponsors, coaches, teachers and most of all, our parents.
Just a couple of nights back, we were watching a young shuttler named Huang Chao play his heart out for good reason.
Huang moved from China to Singapore in search of better opportunities. That night, he was playing in front of his dad, who he had not seen for the past six years. Can’t imagine what might have been going through his mind then. (Read more about Huang Chao)
A couple of days ago, one of the bosses lost his dad, and another colleague lost her grandmother. As we rush through every day during these Games, let’s also be thankful of all these people who got us here. 🙂
August 20, 2010 at 9:08 am
I can’t agree more with you Julian 😉
As much as I’m proud of all our Singapore athletes, I hope more that they will not get big headed. Stay humble & always keep in mind the people that have given us the support/lift/chance to be where we are.
That being said, Congratulations to all athletes and everyone involve – in the scene or behind the scene 😉 We should all be proud of ourselves and Singapore 😉
August 22, 2010 at 2:32 am
Timely reminder indeed…
That said, looking forward to reading post #100 before the Games end….in six days no less! More, more, more, more! 🙂