Beijing Olympics had finally begun 2 days ago with the official opening. The official opening was a huge success with good reviews by western media (though the many Chinese people were not that impressed). I think the best part of the ceremony was when the little girl came up to sing the song 歌唱祖国 as the national flag of China was brought in. I am sure that everyone could feel the sense of pride and achievement at that very moment as the Chinese people sacrificed too much for the fulfillment of this century old Olympic dream. I can't really describe that feeling well but at that moment I could not help but sing along:
"五星红旗迎风飘扬， 胜利歌声多么响亮； 歌唱我们亲爱的祖国， 从今走向繁荣富强。"
Oh, and the flag bearers were damn cool.
Yesterday, I watched the weightlifting competition. Chen Xiexia was so "inba". I switched on the TV when the competitors were lifting 84Kg. At that time, I could already see those weightlifters struggling to lift the 84Kg. 3 athletes from Turkey, Thailand and Korea( I think) were eliminated at 84Kg. Then came 85Kg, 86kg and finally a Turkish athlete attempted 88Kg and barely succeeded. The crowd cheered. I was thinking that this is it, the limit of what everyone can lift.
But what happened to China? China had not even attempted once. The weights were once again added and now it is 90Kg. Finally China's Chen Xiexia appeared, and she lifted 90Kg (first attempt) with ease!! Kind of reminds me of the time when Theo do his chin ups. The rest is all her show with 92kg and 95kg, no competition, but she could win just with her first attempt of 90Kg!!
I wish China gets more gold this year. I also wish Singapore gets a medal.
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