17 August 2008

This morning, i went to buy newspaper as usual. As the Olympic heat is getting intensified, i read that section first. Singapore managed to get into the final for table tennis. Singapore is one step closer to gold(or silver). As expected, they are going to face China's team. There is one particular section that summaries the matches both Singapore and China fought. I realize that Singapore shortest match(against Nigeria) took about 45 minute and the longest match(against Korea) took about 3 hours and 22 minute. As for China, the shortest match(Dominican Republic) took only 46 minutes and the longest match(against Austria) took 58 minutes. I think you know what will happen next.

Current ranking for the female table tennis players from Singapore and China:
1st: Zhang Yining (China)
2nd: Guo Yue (China)
5th: Wang Nan (China)
6th: Li Jia Wei (Singapore)
7th: Wang Yurgu (Singapore)
9th: Feng TianWei(Singapore)

At the same times, a new world record was set for track field: 100 metre run. Usain Bolt from Jamaica broke the world record of 9.72 seconds and set a new world record of 9.69 seconds. I feel that Olympic is not only for nations to take part and compete with other countires, winning medals, bringing honor to the country, it is also provide a chance for the participants to put their ability to the test and excel beyond their limits.