Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympics said "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."
This certainly wasn't practiced this week on two occasions. One from the ladies badminton matches involving three countries (China, Indonesia and Korea - though not sure north or south. The participants were removed from the games, rightfully so. The Japanese soccer coach (while in Scotland) had his team not score any points for fear they would have to travel for their next match. Instead were able to play their next match in Scotland. He didn't get sanctioned which really surprised me, again certainly had his own agenda on what was important in being part of the Olympics.
Integrity and ethics certainly are not priorities in these situations. Thank goodness the majority of countries send athletes to the games to show the world what good athletes they are after working very hard on their skills and natural ability. Thank goodness officials are stepping in and taking action against the unethical practices stopping some of these transgressions.
I Love watching the games, seeing the excitement on the faces of the winners, the parents, countrymen and women and the coaches. I very much appreciate the games. Especially proud of the United States and being an American. We have some great athletes this year, representing our country.
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