Me and mine have been watching a lot of the Para Olympics, something I haven’t really done in previous years (for whatever reason, I don’t know). I mean, I’ve watched some in previous years but the coverage was never as good as it’s been this time around. As a consequence, we’ve tuned in of an evening and sat glued to the screen as competitors have show true grit, determination, and courage in their chosen events. Where these amazing people have competed in everything from archery to goalball (a new sport to me) to basketball and ping pong (sorry, it will always be ping pong to me) through to truly heroic swims in the pool, and equally amazing feats out on the athletics field.
We’ve been floored and humbled and will never again say we can’t do something. Because, quite clearly, there are any number of ways to overcome physical and mental adversity to challenge ourselves to do more, be more, and achieve more even when we think we can’t.
I know from here on in I won’t miss watching these para athletes again, given the opportunity. They truly are an inspiration.
I still call it ping pong, too😏 They did a great job of integrating the para Olympians into the coverage of the Olympic Games. I thought it was brilliant and hoped it would increase viewership and it has. Kudos to you for giving them light!
Ha! Ha! I think everyone calls it ping pong. Oh, indeed, they have done a great job here this time around with the coverage which has made a huge difference. Especially for the likes of us watching. I hope they keep it up whatever the year and event.
Wait, what are they calling ping pong now?
The Brits have always called table tennis, ping pong! We’re affectionate like that. Don’t the Yanks call it that too? 😛