Mr. Drammeh,
        Your assessment was horrible and somewhat negative in its contents.
Also they were not only harsh but they were 'extremely' undeserving towards
the athlete concerned. It is a shame that you would write such a piece. I am
sure that your arm chair views or comments, were highly analyzed and
carefully documented. I am not sure whether you have reviewed the tape over
and over again, inorder fo you to come up with such 'demeaning' comments. In
any case, this is not an attack on you as an individual, but I seem to take
issue with your statements. Maybe one should try talking about positive
recommendations, such as how to improve ones performances in highly
competitive international events. Regardless of what the outcome of the
race, I am proud of her as Gambian for the fact that she tried and failed,
rather than not trying at all. One can only hope that with the adequate
facilities, one can progress.
         As I stated earlier it is your comments that I take issue with.
Have a good day. Maybe something was wrong with you television, to extent
that she was out of frame. Try a wide screen television next time...... it
might help your situation. How can anyone trust your judgement in the near
future with this type of sub standard inference.

                                               Dr. 'Chidi'

>From: Oko Drammeh <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: Olympics misfortune for The Gambia/
>Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 12:31:31 +0200
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>Kabir,
>Only an objective assesment. You saw the way she came so late,that kind
>of out of time is outdated. This was my concern.
>
>Thankfully, this morning Jaysuma Ndure ( made a false start and all
>cameras were on him) put Gambia on the map
>restored us back into contention after he qualified for 100 meters
>clocking 10.46 third in position running next to Obikwalu.
>He is on again this eveing for round two to make it to quarter finals.
>
>After watching Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria and South Africa, I know
>for sure that we have some buckle up to do.
>
>You can't cut on quality.
>Oko Drammeh
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