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Words and Actions
I believe that, when participating in any sport, the beauty and poetry is in the doing and not in the winning. Though winning is fun. My sporting motto could easily be summed up thusly:
Winning isn t everything. Always play to win.
The 2006 winter Olympics have started. And today I reviewed the Olympic Creed which was introduced at the first of the modern Olympic Games in 1896:
The most important thing in the Olympic Games 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.
Nice words.
But they still give out medals.
The Olympic Oath has been recited by every Olympian since the 1920 games. Quoted thusly:
In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.
Nice words.
But every year some athletes are disqualified for cheating taking performance enhancing drugs, blood doping, etcetera. And judges are accused of playing favorites or being incompetent. Coaches and athletes are labelled poor sports.
Enjoy the Olympics, folks.
Oh. And I ve joined the Bode Miller bandwagon.
Comments
Nancy said:
I could definitely hitch a ride on the Bode bandwagon.
When I'm not cheering on the Canadians, of course.
Posted on Feb 12, 2006 12:34 AM
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