I've decided to try and write one of these every evening throughout the duration of The Olympics. I hope I can provide you with a little insight into how the event holds up from the perspective of a person who is borderline obsessed with sport. I'll do my best to keep these light!
Tonight was the opening ceremony which was viewed by millions worldwide. We could (and probably will) all talk for hours about how well Danny Boyle has done as artistic director for the ceremony, but I'd like to discuss one theme in particular from his work, legacy.
Our bid to host the games, which was accepted 7 years ago, focused very heavily on legacy and the impact London 2012 could potentially have on the well-being and livelihood of current and future generations. The biggest example of this notion at work was the inspired decision to pass the honour and responsibility of lighting the Olympic Cauldron from our Olympic legends to their nominated future stars.
In a climate of economic unrest, industrial stagnancy and nationwide despair it is important that we work hard to emphasise, reward and actively encourage progression, development and ambition. What better vehicle to achieve this through than sport?
Many great athletes overcome incredible personal circumstance and devote superhuman amounts of time, energy and emotion into perfecting their craft; all to be standing on a podium in front of the world brandishing a small gold coin.
It is, of course, the medal's intrinsic value which athletes are truly interested in - recognition for the difficulties they've overcome, the hours they've worked hard behind closed doors, their mental resilience and their un-diminishing will to overcome all obstacles and reach the pinnacle of their trade.
If we can all draw inspiration from the mentally of these individuals, then I believe we can get that one step closer towards achieving our own individual hopes and dreams. But, importantly, if we all take inspiration from the team mentality and community spirit which is endorsed by the Olympics, then perhaps, as a united race, we can get one step closer to peace, harmony and global contentedness.
Tonight, thousands of people joined together to create a spectacle, enjoyed by the world over, which restored British pride in hundreds of thousands of people watching and commenting on social media. Imagine what we could all achieve if we could unite over more than just sport.....
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