The countdown is on for the most anticipated sporting event of the year, just a few days away.
It’s not the Tour De France or the UK Open Golf. Wimbledon has concluded, and Royal Ascot feels like a distant dream. The Olympics, however, is truly a paradise for athletes.
In Australia, we missed out on winning the Tour, the Soccer, and unfortunately, Wimbledon champions are not in our possession this year.
I believe London needs to put on an extraordinary display to rival what Sydney offered. In my view, our games were the best ever broadcasted. Nonetheless, London boasts history and Royalty… the pageantry is sure to be remarkable.
What are our chances at these upcoming games?
Swimming, cycling, and sailing should secure us gold medals. Rowing seems like a sure bet, and our athletes may even surprise us.
In pole-vaulting and hurdling, we have medal aspirations.
This year has shown a slow progression for Aussies. We anticipate much but often exceed our expectations.
Boxing has been a strong point this year, with both men and women taking home titles.
We are heading to London with a robust team. They enjoy strong backing both at home and in the UK. I am expecting an abundance of medals.
It’s essential for the teams traveling to London to be mindful of safety concerns. The well-being of everyone hinges on vigilance, along with the security provided by police and soldiers at all events. With years of experience dealing with terrorism, we must trust them to ensure our athletes’ safety.
As a large country with a relatively small population, we’ll face off against nations, both large and small, with populations that are sometimes ten or twenty times greater than ours. Is victory possible?
Absolutely.
Advance Australian Olympians.
by TOG
