You will not see so pure a thing as this:
Movement alone, with its own emphasis.
Those were lines from the poem “The Runner” by Australian poet Francis Webb (you can read the complete poem at www.iseeebirds.blogspot.com). This blogger is an ardent follower of athletic events happening anywhere around the world, a very special interest in running-track events. Keenly follow the world records created and so on. The above picture is that of Chinese athlete Liu Xiang the world record holder in 110m hurdles. It was wonderful to watch him fly over the hurdles at just concluded Asian Games in Guangzhuo China. Indians too have done well in athletics taking few gold medals (need to mention the girl from Udupi: Ashwini who won two Gold medals, a natural athlete she has lots of potential). It is also satisfying to see lots of Keralites in field events; athletics has a strong traditional presence in Kerala. This blog will not be complete without mention of Preeja Sreedharan- winning a Gold and a Silver, she has come a long way.
Must say that the Chinese have done stupendously well in sports.
