Silver

Today we went to lunch with another team.

Another networking session. Well, but at least the lunch and conversation was much more pleasant.

During one point in time, someone mentioned that we won the silver medal for table tennis. When we won, i didn't feel much enthusiasm. Maybe i am not a sports fanatic, but to me i never care who wins. I'm only interested in sports like diving, gymnastic, synchronise swimming, etc. which we never participate.

Then one of the foreign colleague responded that all 3 contestants representing us are not born locally and 2 of them only got their nationality last year. Then there was a moment of silent.

Should we feel proud or embarrassed?

Maybe we do not have talent in sport . But we have something else to offer. We are all talented in our own ways. Why are we spending so much money and effort in trying to achieve something that we lack off and not strengthen what we have? At the end of the day, who will remember we got the medal?

But still lots of admiration for all the sportsman. Saw a documentary on the training, perseverance and commitment that goes into the sport. What we see is just the glory of the winnings. One champion also means the losing of many many others. It is brutal.