Let the Games begin!
Photo by debaird
All eyes will be on Beijing, China this August 8, 2008 when the XXIX Summer Olympic Games opens and for the next 16 days, we will be spectators to the best of the best athletes from around the globe who will compete in various sports events in the spirit of peace and unity.
The Olympic spirit, as symbolized by the Olympic flame, is shining brighter than ever, and it can be felt even here in Answers. Many people have been asking Olympics-related questions and one of the things I’m sure Pinoys want to know is will we have a delegation in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Dennis asked this to the community 3 months ago and Japs gave him the best answer – yes, although at that time, the finally tally wasn’t finished yet. We know now that 15 athletes from our country will be participating in the Games.
Rain asked the question why the Olympic Torch didn’t pass by the Philippines considering the event takes place in Asia and Charles explained that the route of the torch followed the “Silk Road” which symbolized China’s ancient links to the rest of the world, and apparently the Philippines is not part of it. Devillish Gurl wanted to know who will broadcast the Olympic Games in our country and Kasia was able to answer that – the broadcast rights of the 2008 Olympics was awarded to Solar Entertainment, beating the state-run NBN TV Network.
Narciso_vigo2000 asked the Pinoy community if we think this will be the year we get our 1st Olympic gold medal and Michael N said our chances of winning one are as good as ever, and most likely we’ll get it in boxing. Let’s all hope and pray that our athletes bring home the gold this year, if not, than any medal will still be commendable. Their participation alone in the Olympic Games makes them winners. This is what the Olympic Games is all about, and we can clearly see this in the Olympic Creed:
“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.”
To get the latest news on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, make sure to drop by our special Olympics section in Yahoo! Philippines News.
GO!GO!GO! Olympics players especially TKD players
I have a question kindly please answer my question..what are the four major invasions that led in the deforestation of negros??
The determination to win is always in the mind and heart of a player not just a mere participation…and for our athletes do your best…its the country’s pride and honor at the same time the lesson learned from the experience..I will prayer for your success…go go go PHILIPPINE TEAM
yay i missed watching the opening ceremony. i hope philippine team would take home the bacon
@Camelia Gezelle P. Peralta - Thanks for expressing your support Camelia!
Now that’s the Olympic spirit! 
@Jenilyn - Hi Jenilyn, the best place to post your question is in ph.answers.yahoo.com, go there now and let the community answer your question.
@let - Hi Let, thanks for reminding us of the importance of national pride, we will definitely pray for the Philippine Team. Mabuhay ang manglalarong Pilipino!
@debbie - I agree debbie, let’s all hope this will be the year Team Philippines brings home the gold!
It is funny that the support needed by our Filipino athletes was just given when the Olympics started. It could have been given to them way before the qualifications, then Philippines could’ve sent more athletes. Thus, more possibility of Gold medals for us. If only those 1M Peso reward is given when the athletes were still training and wanting more exposure to the games then the chances of getting the Gold is more possible. Nonetheles, I salute our Filipino athletes especially those who spent their own money just to represent us. Just to give pride to the country.