One most cherished occasion from Beijing Olympics 2008 is of Misty May-Treanor sprinkling her mother's ashes on the winning court. The gold winner went running to her dad, hugged him and took from him a little plastic film package with her mother's ashes in it. Misty joyously spread them on the sand of Chaoyang Park beach volleyball ground. Misty said that she wanted her mom to be with her while she made history.
Misty's mom didn't live long sufficient to see Misty shine. She died in 2002 after battling with cancer. Misty believed that her mom would have wanted to be with her in this proud moment. And this is how Misty honored her mom for being an inspiration to her. An honor any parent would ask for!
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Misty May quoted after her Olympic victory:
"A lot of population had doubts. I tried to tell population I never had doubts."
Physically and mentally challenged population are marginalized in most countries colse to the world. It's not mentioned in books or talked about in public. But there does exist an unwritten law that challenged population cannot accomplish much in their life. Heba Said Ahmed proved this wrong. She is power lifting gold medalist of Beijing Paralympics Games 2008. She lifted 341 pound to win the most craved medal. Not to miss the world article she broke in her 181-pound weight category.
Ahmed now lauded as Egyptian Hercules, has a disturbing past. Ahmed was struck with polio. The first shock of her life came when her first-grade trainer told her, 'if you can't stand, you don't belong here.' Due to the illness, it was impossible for her to go to her classroom which was on fifth story of the school building. Ahmed's father kept his courage and carried her to the class all through her former schooling. And it's the inner strength of her own and her house that took her past all obstacles that life threw on her way.
Heba Said Ahmed quoted soon after the Paralympics triumph:
"I want to prove to community that I am good than what they think of me...they think a handicapped someone should just stay in bed."
There's nothing more appealing than watch Lance Armstrong in his yellow jersey, streaking over the countryside on a bike. His estimation needs no introduction. Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 and was told that there is only 10% occasion of him surviving. And Lance made most out of that 10% chance. Today, he's not just a cancer survivor, he's is an example. His society LiveStrong gives population colse to the globe hope and courage.
Lance Armstrong quoted after his fight with cancer:
"So if there is a purpose to the suffering that is cancer, I think it must be this: it's meant to enhance us."
A playground is often filled with such twinkling stories. That's why sports are said to be an ocean for inspiration. Obstacles are overcome, difficulties are overthrown, goals are set high, and histories are made. It's the higher pursuits of human life that are achieved. There's never sufficient that we can learn from that. It's good to effect a sport. good still, to effect its spirit.
Quotes From the Sports Field
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