Who can deny melody of a nightingale because no one else has heard it
Who can deny fragrance of a jasmine because no one has else smelled it
Who can deny beauty of a rose because no one else has seen it
Who can deny delightfulness of love because no one else has known it
Drop of water will be itself even if it fell on a stone instead of a river
Plant will still give out fresh air even if it grew on a no man's land instead of a city
Game of sport can be exciting even if it ended in loss instead of win
A long drive can be pleasing even if it ended in U-turn instead of destination
Feeling of Love can be beautiful even if it ended in wilderness instead of togetherness
India is having extraordinary Olympics at Tokyo. Whole country is celebrating the success of our players which is good to see. It is definitely a happy, proud and inspiring moment for all the citizens. I remember how I was inspired after watching story of Milkha Singh in his biopic. In fact, it still inspires me every time I watch. Please don't ask me what I have done with all that inspiration though! Our Olympics performance might hopefully change the attitude towards sport in our country. Maybe from now children who show interest in sports rather than education (read engineering and medicine) and will not be criticized or mocked for doing so . Out pour of national jubilation over winning of Gold Medal in Javelin Throw made me think about nationalism, what it means and its possible downsides. Note : Winning a medal in Olympic track and field after 120 years, which is also the first ever Gold for India in Olympic track and field is an extraordinary feat, one surely worthy of celebr...
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