There is an old saying that “we see dreams because they can happen,” a proverb that offers us hope. The aspirations that you can capture are mind-blowing and soul-stirring.
The Olympic Games, which originated in Greece and are held every four years, are not only a sporting event. They are also symbols of the nation’s closeness. Every time the Olympic season arrives, our spirits are filled with morality and strong senses, especially a drive to excel in sports. Not only can watching the Olympics with loved ones foster unity, but the games themselves are a genuine source of inspiration and enjoyment. It gives us priceless life lessons that can increase the value of our existence.
Olympic sports in Paris in 2024 included skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and breaking, which are newly developed Olympic sports. Along with new objects, it is also full of new occurrences. It was running from July 27 to August 11, as athletes and teams won medals across 32 sports and 10,174 athletes from 216 countries.
The Olympic Opening Ceremony of 2024 was met with harsh criticism. But it was also filled with excitement: Letsile Tebogo won the 200-meter sprint gold medal for Africa, marking the nation’s first Olympic gold medal. Imane Khalif caused controversy during the Olympics after her boxing first-round performance. The dramatic collapse of 3000 men’s record holder Lamecha Girma at the Olympics in Paris was a hot topic.
Many records were also shattered by the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the men’s 10,000-meter run, Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda broke the Olympic records with a 26:13:14 set by Kenenisa Bekele.
One of the main events in the Olympics is the dramatic failure of the Ethiopian Olympic Committee and the Ethiopian athletes not being able to receive medals in the predicted 5000 and 10.000 meters in both genders. Long-run is used to take one segment of culture.
Beyond all of that, some athletes brighten the faces of Ethiopians, which makes them cry happy tears and prevents pride and psychological collapse.
Noticeable With a winning mentality, Tamirat Tolla brought Ethiopia its first and only gold medal. With an incredible time of 2:06:26, Tamirat also breaks the Olympic record for the marathon. In addition, he is the first Ethiopian to win an Olympic marathon since 2000. His amazing running style left many in awe as he ran like the wind.
Not only had this, to everyone’s amazement, Tigist Assefa won the second silver medal for her nation in the Olympics in Paris. In an extraordinary and astounding performance.
Upon witnessing their strength, you see the peak of the creation of sport, confidence, poise, and discipline; we couldn’t help but wonder, “How can someone who possesses such greatness also be so humble?” But what if I was present? How long was this trained for? How does the nation feel about its victories? When we ask ourselves this, we think, “Wow, they’re amazing.”
I saw in the movie that ‘’once you do the hardest stuff, it becomes not that hard. “It seems impossible to be good at something we desire. But the things we strive for and suffer for are not that hard if we have the confidence to pursue them. Yes, the Olympics also exhibit this.
Long-term teamwork is another attribute that has made Ethiopian athletes very renowned in recent years. Kenenisa Bekele, Haile Gebreselassie, and Sileshi Sihen also leave an indelible mark on history with their dedication, compassion, and teamwork.
Let’s observe how something truly incredible happens when a marathoner completes 42 kilometers in less than two hours. Their effort is unwavering. They also practiced in the frigid, early morning hours at the top of the Great Rift Valley.
Just like Olympic athletes, we all need determination, perseverance, and courage to turn our dreams into reality. That’s hard to imagine being like them. The truth is, they are not special; they weren’t born that way. They took a year to get what they wanted, which also included a year of failure, so you will have to pay the price in discomfort; nothing is free.
Also, when you see outstanding techniques like pole vaulting and jumping over and over high by using a pole, that’s a stunning view. They trained for years to achieve their dreams. Jumping through above from a crowd close to the sky.
According to Usain Bolt, ‘’ the work is behind the scenes, computation is the easy part, and everything is done to get one race you want to run’’. Dreams don’t happen overnight. Push beyond limits. There is no better moment than now to put in hard work and achieve your goals. Persistence with hard work will take you so far.
Gymnastics is also an eye-catching discipline with powerful flips and turns, as well as bodily strength and coordination. Genes or innate qualities may be helpful, but you can’t get there without commitment.
Olympic athletes excel in perseverance, hard work, and fighting to the very end. You can also observe exceptionally swift swimmers. It seems unbelievable; you don’t become a swimmer by watching other people swim. Instead, by planning your stroke technique beforehand and then diving in and learning it, you start whatever it is you’re doing and either fail or succeed as you go.
Without a doubt, the fear of failure takes you back from your pathway; it’s just a starting desire, and the fear of failure holds it. Failure is the stepping stone to success. As Peter Dinklage once said, “Ever try, ever fail, no matter try again, fail better, fail again, the world is yours. “Don’t worry, there is plenty of time to make things turn around Keep that at you are doing.”
BY KALKIDAN NEGASH
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST 2024
