July 26 this year marked two memorable events. The first one is the Silver Jubilee of the martyrdom of our soldiers at Kargill. Across the nation, it created a patriotic fervour of pride in our army. The army protects the country even in impossible conditions such as the Himalayan heights where normal breathing would be difficult , not to mention the climate vagaries. Yet the braveheart soldiers take their profession to such heights, both literally and metaphorically, that they deserve a forever salute from the citizens.
If this celebration at the national zenith was august, at the international horizon unfurled a unique event, the inaugural ceremony of the Olympics in Paris. Frenchies, and especially Parisians, are famous for fashion-consciousness. It is, moreover, the hundredth anniversary of the event in Paris. That is to say, the Olympics take place in Paris exactly a century later.
No wonder, the 'wide open' games, to quote the motto of the event, began beautifully, what with laser lighting of the Olympic flame, Celine Dion singing from the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful boats sailing down the Seine, the works!
For a month now, the best in various sports would present their sporting skills. This Olympics would highlight the hi-tech use of the AI in an the arena of international sports. To attract the Gen Z, and onwards, youngeraudiences, there will be four new disciplines: sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing and break dancing or "breaking".
For a month on, enjoy the "melody" (to quote from the theme song of the Indian Olympic team) of the magical mo(ve)ments presented by the best in sports.
Pratima@ A memorable day indeed!
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