Tokyo Olympics : faster stronger higher together, united by emotion!
The biggest game on the planet which draws the fastest, strongest, highest...together, is also surrounded with controversies, debates and heartstoppers. India sent its largest contingent ever to these games yet most of the medal contenders bit the dust in their initial rounds itself.
The solid few who clinched their medals and proved their mettle remained strong game after game, round after round. It was heartening to see many wind up in the final few confirming the confidence reposed in them.
Its not just the athlete, but their family, their coach, their team and all their well wishers who together boost the sportsperson and are the wind beneath their wings.
It was fascinating to see the women in the squad shining bright from the first silver medal clinched by Meerabai Chanu, in weightlifting to boxer Lovlina Boroghain and shuttler PV Sindhu inching towards the podium. Many others sparkled as they edged towards the finals and were counted among the top few.
The immense mental pressure faced by the athletes can be very demanding and Simone Biles (US Gymnast) won everyone's appreciation as she put her own mental health first, withdrawing from the finals of the competition. A subject which was considered taboo and shoved under the carpet has finally been put out in the open, with complete support from her team and country. Way to go Simone... you have conquered many more hearts with this bold move.
