since Sydney 2000, there is always a part of the Olympics that i don't want to miss- the closing ceremony, or more specifically, the point where the athletes troop out onto the pitch.

can you imagine standing there with your teammates and rivals, revelling in that moment? i am sure it will be a special feeling that will remain with you forever.

when i look at that, i realise that a medal, a gold medal would have been nice, but for many out there, just being there was enough. and why not?

i feel that the olympics reminds us of some things we have otherwise forgotten.

it was a good break away from football.