There are currently 15 competitors in 8 sports event from the Philippines participating today in the Beijing olympics, If you have watched the opening ceremony the flag bearer is Manny Pacquiao. I have watched the opening and frankly it is one of the most fascinating thing I see, with the flying or roped tight torch bearer running skyrise with the screen in the walls.
Anyways, the Filipino athletes are already out there pursuing the first gold medal for the country. And who doesnt want to get the gold medal, the one who will win a gold medal will get a 15 million pesos reward and a car from the government (They really have that much?).
I dont know if It can really help our athletes, I mean, If they just donate the money not just for the gold but for the other athletes out there that are working hard with lack of equipments. I mean If they have that much money, why would just give it to the athletes who are struggling for support from the government not just when there is an olympics but in other events as well.
Its just my opinion and I bet It can add pressure to our athtletes but I do support our athletes and pray that they will win in their respective events. Well, thats it for now, if you want to know the current medal standings in the olympics including Philippines, heres the link to the official website, click the link:
Latest Olympic Standings
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