Olympism"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."(Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principles, paragraph 1)--- (the official cite of Olympic Movement: http://www.olympic.org/uk/passion/studies/index_uk.asp)
The up-coming Olympic game cause big trouble around world-- the Tibetan Olympic torch protests, politicans' boycotts, and violence. Every four years people all over the world enjoy the Olympic festival; however, this time seems like become a real political show, filled with ugly politics.
Recalling every Olympic game, people not only man but also woman, youth, old, and disable sitting in front of TV watch athletes' passionate performances. Cheer the honour of winning. Enjoy the physic strength of athletes and excitements of competition. Wait the favourite athlete to break the record. Catch the memorial moment of the new limitation of human body. They are all about sport events.
Throughout the recent fire relay, the involvement of politics drew people`s attentions away from athletes, from Olympic game. The beauty of Olymic game was ruined. That was not what the Olympic fans want to see. The Olympic game should be a pure sport event which is celebrating the achievements of the human body. It is a complete platform for sports.
The motto -- faster, higher, stronger
