Overheard, the Olympics is not like your school sports day. It is a rarified contest where qualifying for it is already in itself an achievement.
For the athletes who overthink the event and let it get to them, it could put a halt to all their preparation and years of hard work. As for the athletes who have undergone more than the normal distribution of hardship, this could actually be a blessing in disguise to help them weather the limelight with a broader perspective and circumspection.
That said, I would like to appeal to sports journalist, in particular, to hold their horses when a medal could be in sight. It would be better to lower the expectation of success for their country's athletes and not raise high hopes for the nation before the golden eggs are hatched.
An optimistic overture that is not met would crush the hopes of many who are appropriating sporting success. Please hold back and save the champagne for when the medal is obtained.
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That said, let us savour the golden feats of Sunisa "Suni" Lee and Hidilyn Diaz.
Click here for The Truth About Olympic Gymnast Suni Lee
Click here for Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz wins Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal
Click here for The Philippines welcomes home nation’s first Olympic gold medallist, Hidilyn Diaz
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