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The Olympics just ended with another bang of fireworks tonight (though not as impressive as what was presented during the opening ceremony). 16 days after the start the Olympics, it has ended and once again we have to wait for another 4 years before the whole thing starts again in London in 2012.

(Photo thanks to Between a Rock)

Even though I’m not a big fan of sports, I still enjoy the true spirit of the Olympics. The Olympics really emphasise the fact that it is “One World, One Dream”. “One World”, because to put it bluntly, the event is like a mini-United Nations. You have athletes representing so many different countries, it’s like having the whole world under one roof. And “One Dream”? Well, all of them have the same dream, and that is to win an Olympic medal and bring glory to their countries and to themselves!

(Photo thanks to yvettiefred)

It doesn’t matter if there is a war between Russia and Georgia, it doesn’t matter if North Korea is in a dispute with the States, it doesn’t matter if the by-election this Tuesday will change Malaysia’s political history. Actually, of course all of this matters! But the main point is, even if there is upheaval in the world, during those 16 days, all these were put aside and the world came together as one. As One World, so as to compete fairly, between one sportsperson to another. This is the best example of how sports can overcome boundaries and wars. If sports can do that, why can’t we humans do that too, to overcome hatred and wars? Aren’t we in control of our own lives and world? Something to think about…