I am rather going to confine myself to the opening ceremony, which I happened to browse while waiting to see how my favourite English football club, Liverpool, got run all over by the BPL minnows, Blackpool. Anyway, I have no intention or patience to stay glued to the TV to keep track of the medal tally and so forth.
Despite the rather dismal pre-opening ceremony reviews that the press around the world gave, India managed to stage an impressive and extravagant showcase of its culture to the rest of 'civilised' world with no glaring faux pas!
One cannot help but compare this performance to that of another giant who had also just awakened from a long slumber, China, at the Beijing Olympics 2008. Without a shadow of a doubt, in my humble opinion, Delhi 2010 (opening) was a pale comparison to that. Beijing set the gold standards in how any major event should be organised. With brilliantly choreographed and mind-boggling props and colour camouflaging, the Chinese managed to depict and narrate their entire civilisation and achievements without words. Every participant in the ceremony played their part exceptionally well to tell the world, "Watch out world, here we come!"
We have been informed that the Indian authorities have taken numerous steps to ensure adequate security and to sanitise Delhi and its surroundings. At best for them... For those who missed the Commonwealth 2010 opening ceremony, here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgjWufabjY (Delhi 2010)
And those who want to view the Beijing Olympics opening again...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_M23M6xyYg (Beijing 2008)
For those who want to know what these two civilisations have contributed to the world at large... Be amazed!
I am truly amazed by the contribution of India, especially with cataract surgery performed in 6 century.
ReplyDeleteBlimey! A reds supporter eh? Well, I s'pose someone's got to.
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be turmoil at the club of late but if NESV is given the go ahead, it could be very positive at Anfield. Who knows, Liverpool might even win a game or two!!
Interestingly, a recent article stated, this big club is currently be sold at 300 million (2010) but was bought for 800 million in 2005.
Good luck to your club as this is going to be a defining season, both on and off the pitch.
Yes, I too was impressed by the Indian opening ceremony - it gave one an insight into the hustle, bustle and colour of Indian life, a reflection in all its glory. Superb.
regards,
Gooner
to Arse-nal supporter,
ReplyDeletejust like this blog, the reds are still basking in the glory of their glory days of the late 70s and 80s.
my 2 sons are trying their level best to influence me to support their fave team. Now, tell me, how do you support a team of a masculine game with a feminine name like Chelsea? As far as I know, Chelsea is Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter. Period.
Shamefully Red but still supporting them in the relegation zone!
Chelsea supporters eh- I blame the parents!!.
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me, have you ever had a look at club badges.
Arsenal - A cannon, a strong powerful weapon (we're talking alpha male stuff here ;) )
West Ham - A sturdy pair of iron hammers
Man U - A devil a symbol of fear and evil
and Spurs ?
A chicken balancing on a beach ball.
I'll let you draw your own conclusions after you recover .
Here's a quick update:-
Apparently, it took almost five hours of submissions by a series of lawyers whose weekly wage packets might make Fernando Torres blush. For those Liverpool fans who wore their colours to court, yesterday may have offered more entertainment than their team has of late.
This morning, it was announced that Hicks and Gillett have failed in their High Court attempt to wrest back control of Liverpool. The unpopular American co-owners had tried to oust the boardroom rivals that had sanctioned the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures (NESV).
But Mr Justice Floyd ruled they did not have the power to do so. The decision means the sale to NESV can proceed. Liverpool can now be bought by another bankrupt American using leveraged debts and promising a bright new dawn to start this whole process all over again!
Then again, club chairman Martin Broughton hinted rival bids may now be considered. In recent days another bid has materialised, with Singapore billionaire Peter Lim offering £320m in cash for the club and its liabilities. He is also willing to provide £40m in cash to buy players.
This won't be instant, and there is more work to be done, but finally Liverpool football club can start to move onwards and upwards.
Laters,
Gooner
...Chelsea supporters eh- I blame the parents!!.....
ReplyDeleteSo, parenthood is more than bongking, pushing and providing star education! They should also help them to choose the right football club, eh?