"There is something in the Olympics, indefinable, springing from the soul, that must be preserved." Chris Brasher
People seem to have forgotten the true meaning of Olympics...
Why people around the world have to ruin something which is supposed to be great!? Just because it is being hosted by China? Why do they discriminate against a nation that loves peace? Do they know what respect is? Are they nuts? Are they believers of "everything bad is good for you?" Do they realize what they have been doing is completely nonsense? Why is this happening? Because the world is flat!? Because they know what is good for China? How do they know given that they are not even Chinese!!!??? If that's the case, then it's better to go back to basics. Everyone will be better off when the world is round, at least they cannot use human rights as an excuse to interfere in other people's way of living.
The Olympics motto in Latin is "Citius, Altius, Fortius," which means "Faster, Higher, Stronger." The motto was first proposed in 1894, then introduced in 1924. It took exactly 30 years to agree on a motto, but once agreed, it has been in use for almost a hundred year now. Was it worth the time? The world keeps changing every day. Will the motto be revised? But then, what exactly is a motto and its purpose?
A motto is a succinct statement of a guiding principle. The purpose of a motto is to remind stakeholders of the foundational beliefs that underpin an effort. Can beliefs be changed? What are the consequences of changing core beliefs? Does God exist...?
There is also the Olympics Creed. "The most important thing in the Olympic game is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."
Well said... but then why every country cares about the Olympics medal count?
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