One thing the Beijing Games are good for...
...and one benefit of turfing the Talibs:
In Rohullah Nikpai's war-torn country, fighting is a part of life. Living in tough conditions is a given. Training for the Olympics is a luxury few can afford, or even imagine.
But Nikpai has proven it can be done: On Wednesday he won Afghanistan's first Olympic medal ever.
"I hope this will send a message of peace to my country after 30 years of war," Nikpai said after winning the bronze in the men's under 58-kilogram taekwondo event...
posted by Mark, Ottawa at 3:25 p.m.
1 Comments:
Well, bravo to Mr. Nikpai and to the three other Afghan athletes at the Games! By truly exemplifying the ideal of striving against all odds to do one's very best, they're all Champions.
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