An Olympian to beat!
August 14, 2008
Kudos to Michael Phelps for wining 5 Gold medals on currently on-going Olympics, making him the greatest Olympian of all time. 11 gold medals through out his Olympic career, 6 from Athens’ Olympics but hold on your seats he is still on-going quest for 3 more gold medals in his pocket at Water Cube.
Nevertheless setting his personal record on Olympics and World records with different swimming events, nothing comparable to any swimmer. Here are the events which he is unbeatable: Men’s 200m Individual Medley, Men’s 100m Butterfly, Men’s 400m Individual Medley, Men’s 200m Butterfly, Men’s 200m Freestyle
Based from games commentators, he is the fastest swimmer alive breaking old records each time he hits the water. His technique was to swim beneath in the water at longer time compared to his opponents, making him an advantage to lead.
Bravo China Olympics!
August 9, 2008
China deserves more than a standing ovation for a job well done at the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics. It was spectacular. China awed everyone with their stellar performance. Hurrah! China’s richness in culture and traditions were summed up in the three-hours long ceremony. It was truly a remarkable and historical event to witness.
To all people behind the success of China Olympics, congratulations for a job well done. Perfect ten to your scoreboards. Cheers!
Why do sports play a vital role in our development?
August 7, 2008
When I was still a young boy, I was involved in a number of sports – swimming, soccer, basketball, bowling, martial arts and even baseball. Every two months, in secondary school, we would have a new sport as part of our Physical Education class. I was more amazed with schoolmates who excelled in a number of sports representing our school in inter-school competitions, and even our country in junior level competitions. They soon graduated to the national team and brought a lot of honor to our country.
Sports have many positive things to offer us, especially our children. Here are some of the positive things that I learn from participating in a sport:
Helps in developing discipline. Participating in sports instills in the youth the value of discipline, both on and off the playing arena. Discipline is needed to understand the sport – its rules, regulations and the overall dynamics of the game; to encourage staying within a system – the sports’ system, the coach’s system or the administrator’s system; and to prepare oneself for competition physically and mentally. As sports instill discipline, sacrificing is inevitable.
Facilitates learning from mistakes. Any given sport a great mentor, especially when you lose. Being in such situations spark in oneself a motivation to learn from what happened that led to a loss. It helps us to understand better the things around us and to overcome obstacles as they are presented. It helps us give the mindset to move on from where we are.
Provides mental and physical toughness. As we participate in sports and dwell on it, we learn to be stronger mentally and physically. Mentally, we condition ourselves to be the best in that sport so we can perform accordingly. Physically, we prepare ourselves so our body can do what we have in mind.
F1 Update - Hungarian Grand Prix
August 5, 2008
Hungarian Grand Prix has been dramatic throughout the race day. Both McLaren drivers were on the front rows during the start, as the red lights went off Massa overtake the two McLarens before Turn One gaining lead of the race. Hamilton pushes the car to extreme with fight against Massa unluckily resulted to his tyres puncture, landing him on 5th placed finish.
Massa tends to control the whole race and odds of claiming his overall lead on Drivers’ Championship points, but the scenario falls back after his engine blown at 3 laps remaining on the race. 2007 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen landed 3rd placed who is also claiming unusual mechanical issues within the race. Ferrari team praised Massa for driving best race of his career which makes him motivate to the succeeding races in spite the frustration. Ferrari team must preserve their car reliability in order to sustain their overall lead with McLaren and BMW trailing with 11 and 21 points respectively.
Front row drivers was a down turn fate for them, making Heikki Kovalainen to win his first Grand Prix, Glock landing at 2nd place and his first podium. At the end of race, Hamilton retains his Championship points with 62, Raikonnen 57 and Massa 54.
See you on August 22-24 at European Grand Prix for continuation exciting action on Formula One. There are lots of changes with 7 races remaining within the season.
As Popular As Ever
August 2, 2008
The demand for soccer jerseys grows as international competitions or even local games become more and more popular. Avid fans wear these uniforms to support their teams and proclaim their loyalty and admiration. This trend of wearing the uniforms of popular soccer players has grown as people started to become more attached to the game. Hoards of fans who may belong to same clubs unite by wearing the soccer jerseys of their favorite teams. The passion and devotion of these fans for the game and their teams are so much they can be regarded as cults in effect. A vast number of these emotional audiences contribute a lot to the drama and spectacle of the soccer game.
International competitions are organized and run by the Federation Internationale de Football Association or FIFA. Its membership has tremendously grown with the global acceptance of the soccer game. It could be noted that there are more members here than there are in the United Nations. This is the mania that drives people to soccer shops to grab their own soccer jersey and march to the stadiums to stand for their country representatives. Loyal fans don their soccer jerseys to show support and respect for their national team regardless of how they perform against their competition.
Soccer jerseys are priceless
A soccer jersey of a famous, key player sometimes gets auctioned off to the highest bidder. This type of merchandise almost always fetches a considerable amount of money since there are a lot of fans that collect soccer jerseys and they don’t care about the price tags. The bidders wouldn’t give in easily for want of getting
the precious token and this raises the prices so high that the soccer clubs get significant revenues from them.
For these fans, the originals are priceless and they want them badly.
Some players donate their soccer jerseys for charity since they have an inkling of how much they could cost when auctioned off. The best thing about such items is that they are mostly personally autographed by the player. For those who cannot afford the originals, there are replicas that are being sold at much lower prices. Fans should be warned though, about replicas being sold as originals, and therefore price-tagged much higher.
Every soccer team has its own uniform for identity and unity purposes. A high school team, club, college, or kids’ league also change their jerseys seasonally like the professionals. These smaller teams also get the same fan acceptance within their locales and their supporters can also be seen donning their uniforms.
Wearing soccer jerseys is a much more popular trend among the youngsters or college kids.
Well-known brands like Nike, Adidas, Diadora, or Eurosport have their own soccer jersey lines but most local soccer stores in any neighborhood also sell soccer jerseys.
Why wear soccer jerseys?
For a soccer team, it of course reflects their personality and identity. For the fans, to wear it is to support their teams. For the more patriotic lot, they wear soccer jerseys to root for their country in international games. Others wear them for their bright, radiant colors. These colors are easily identified amid the crowd, so from a distance, they can proclaim their admiration to their favorite players. Since there are a lot of soccer teams, some people collect their jerseys for fun too.
Soccer Jerseys Wisely
August 2, 2008
Soccer players are busy all year round with game schedules. Their active life requires regular replacement of their clothes and gears since these uniforms wear and tear over time as they are worn during the games. There is a need to buy soccer jerseys every now and then and this is true even with the top soccer jersey brands.
There are other people who may not be players but also buy soccer jerseys. They are fans that want to show their support and admiration for their favorite teams. Fans include individuals and groups and they too, replace their jerseys every now and then. They change their gears according to the latest releases of the teams they’re rooting for. Some wear the jerseys of current key players; others sport the jerseys of their retired favorites.
Should there be a need for replacement, individual or group, the replacements must be of really good quality and should be available readily. The traditional way is to collect the latest catalogues and skim through them or go to each store and check what’s available. With the Internet now making things much easier and faster, people who are looking to buy soccer jerseys can now just turn on their PCs, connect to the Internet, and login to any of the soccer shops online.
The advantage of shopping online is the variety they offer. There is a wide range of uniforms to choose from and they are easily classified according to brand, country, or team. There are jerseys for the World Cup and there are jerseys for the European Championships. The selections are b
road and there are other products and gears too, that can be purchased to match the chosen soccer jersey.
Aside from the professional line of soccer jerseys, these online shops also offer uniforms for local teams. There are jerseys of high school, college, or university soccer teams available to add some spectacle too, to these amateur leagues. For those looking to buy soccer jerseys for their school or community teams, there are also customizable ones they can purchase online. These jerseys can be made according to the size requirements and design preferences of the teams.
Like any traditional store, these online soccer stores also have offerings for the complete gear: balls, cleats, soccer shoes, shin guards, and socks. Branded or not, you are surely going to find one that suits your taste and your team’s personality with the merchandises being sold online.
But since, there are a lot of these shops online selling a lot of products, it could be difficult to choose the right stuff. Quality is still of great importance as well as durability. It is always a wiser move to buy uniforms that are a bit more costly since they can really outlast the cheaper ones. The more affordable ones need to be replaced often, so in the long run, the more expensive gears become more practical. Soccer enthusiasts will surely find one he would definitely want to buy.
Currently, there are soccer jerseys for European teams and the Euro 2008 available in many soccer jersey shops. Choosing the right jersey to represent your team is really important since you are going to wear them to represent a personal cause – your support and loyalty to that team.
The Soccer Jersey; Roots in a Nutshell
August 2, 2008
There is nothing else more appropriate than rooting for your favorite soccer team clad in a soccer jersey that seemingly screams, “I’m here to support you all the way… Go team!”
A soccer jersey is the binding factor of teamwork in this game that has become very popular over the years. It is the symbol for the players’ valor at the field and serves as the identity marker when the game is on. Soccer has been enjoyed in England for centuries already before it became popular worldwide. It is believed to have started in the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC in China. Others refer to the Roman’s harpastum game as the origin and has spread throughout medieval Europe where the rules of the game evolved continuously up to our present time.
The soccer jersey has undergone a lot of changes too, over time. The 19th century versions had long sleeves and they were made of heavier materials, typically cotton. As the game became more and more famous, the uniform continued to change. The soccer jersey replaced Victorian style top while the “knickerbockers” of the Victorian times became long shorts. In Europe particularly Italy and Hungary, after the Second World War, the uniform saw its fastest transformation as the shorts became shorter and the clothing materials became lighter. Since thick fibers become heavy and sticky as the player sweats, synthetic materials like nylon and acrylic became the more thoughtful and wiser choice when they got invented.
The modern soccer jersey is l
ight and does not cling to a wet body. It comes in bright colors and others have bold lines for distinction. Team insignias and logos of sponsors or multinational companies also get imprinted on it for marketing purposes. Months before international competitions, stores parade their soccer jersey merchandises for the fans who would like to purchase one or two they can wear to the games. These shirts could be the originals worn by the popular players in the previous games, or they can be replicas.
Soccer jersey stores sell uniforms for every team, brand, and nation there is. The most popular jerseys for the fans are those that have the names of their favorite players printed on them like Beckham or Ronaldo. It doesn’t matter if they’re retired or active players; the fans are much too eager to go to the stadium and proudly show off their soccer jerseys. International competitions like the World Cup and UEFA Championships, which attract millions of fans worldwide, have been instrumental in the teeming success of the soccer shops that sell merchandises like the soccer jersey. They can sell in large numbers since people have become more and more attached to the game and their teams.
Wearing a soccer jersey to a game, especially an international one, could also be a sign of country loyalty as the fan proudly wear his national team’s uniform together with the others who would like to see their team bring home the trophy for their country. The soccer jersey has come a long way and has changed a lot through the times. The soccer game will continue to be a craze and we can only expect to see more and more soccer jerseys flaunted at the benches game after game.
Being a football player
July 31, 2008
Football or soccer is a sports played by two teams. Each team should have 11 members to play. The objective of the players is to put the ball in the goal. Of course, without using the hands and only the use of feet to kick and direct the ball is allowed. Only the goalkeeper are allowed to use hands to block the ball going to the goal. Each team should have one goalkeeper.
My brother is a player of this game. As a player, they usually undergone in rigorous training.That’s why they were tall and strong.Most of them have lean muscles as developed in practices.
Players of these game were being taken care of. They provide trainings, allowances, foods and uniforms to pamper them out. So that they will perform better in the game and went home with trophies and more winnings.
Formula 1 Update
July 30, 2008
All set for Hungarian Gran Prix on August 1-3, 2008. Will Lewis Hamilton extends his lead to his Ferrari rivals or Ferrari drivers regain their championship points?
Being a F1 driver you need to be physically fit in order to battle for around 5Gs effect on 1 hour and half to 2 hours race. The whole body must respond to vast force during high-speed throttle and braking. Mind and heart beat must be conditioned at any time of the race, thus reaction time during maneuvering and team directives are well executed. They are not just sitting the whole race but with coordinated body and mind to success. Aerobics fitness and brain simulation exercises must in high level to be competitive to this high stake sports.
Recent studies show that differing style of driving to Formula 1 drivers compensate tyres performance. An aggressive driver tends to wear his tyre quicker than a more compassionate driver. Drivers feedback to his engineers must be a responsibility for car improvement and performance dependability.
Nevertheless with the above differences, teamwork is the solution Together Everyone Achieves More which makes a TEAM.
Lets see who is going to scratch their heads after the race between the Ferrari-McLaren rivals.
Pacman: Who is next?
July 24, 2008
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is a world-renowned professional boxer. He had won in several World Boxing Championship(WBC) matches like the Light Weight and Super Feather Weight divisions. He is currently the defending champion of both divisions.
The recent bout he had with David Diaz was again another boxing success for Pacman. He has been dominating majority of the boxing matches with Mexicans. Names like Barrera, Morales, and Diaz are the Mexican boxers he had won over the WBC. Rumor has it that another must-see event is to come, a fight with the “Golden Boy”, Oscar Dela Hoya.
Pacman is one of the successful Filipino athletes to make his country proud. At the age of 27, he had been earning million dollars for his sport. His boxing career is inspiring for young aspiring boxers. Although there have been several successful Asian boxers but did not manage to survive. Notable factors to this is mismanagement of earnings and other environmental influences.
Nevertheless, nothing in this world is perfect. We all have our flaws. Thus, whichever way we want to run our lives is our own choice. I hope we choose the right one to live successfully.
