Omar,
I remember the incident very well. I remember the sports commentators on NRK
TV having a field day, betting between themselves as to whether or not the
guy was going to make it to the finish line, as he kept falling and rising
up again to make yet another attempt. He added a totally different dimension
to the whole show!
Regards,
Kabir.
"Omar Drammeh" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 11:30 PM
Kabir,
Remember the Kenyan guy who came way after Bjørn Dæhli (Norwegian cross
country skii champion for years) in the winter olympics held in Lillehammer,
Norway, in `94. It was the same olympic spirit Buharry mentioned that kept
the Kenyan going all the way. In the end he crossed the finishing line even
where it was a long ardous journey. I see your point. It is not all about
winning.
This man was later blessed with a baby boy whom he named after his hero;
Bjørn Dæhli.
Regards,
Omar
Regards,
Omar
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amadu Kabir Njie" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 11:03 PM
Subject: Re: Olympics misfortune for The Gambia/
> Hi Buharry!
>
> Thanks for your comments and for sharing that very touching story; it
> captures even more succinctly, the spirit of what I was trying to convey.
I
> hope it helps Oko se the point, the SPIRIT.
>
> Regards,
>
> Kabir.
>
>
>
> Momodou Buharry Gassama" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Saturday, August 21, 2004 9:12 PM
>
>
>
> > Hi Kabir!
> > I agree with you that Oko was too harsh on our dear
> sister.
> > The scathing remarks were really not necessary. I am sure Adama did her
> > absolute best and did not put in that performance to shame the Gambian
> > nation.
> >
> > An athlete from an African country some time back competed in some long
> > distance event at the Olympics. (I think the marathon. I do not really
> > remember the details. I saw the clip and commentary some time ago). The
> guy
> > came in last (I think close to an hour or so after the winner came in)
> > bleeding and with bandages on his feet. Everyone was surprised that he
> > bothered to even complete the race given that he was so far behind. When
> he
> > was asked why he bothered to complete the race after lagging so far
> behind,
> > he replied that his country did not send him to the Olympics just to
take
> > part but to finish what he was taking part in. That truly captured the
> > hearts of the people and his spirit of competition is still talked about
> > because of his legendary feat. I guess Adama could have simply given up
> > after lagging behind but who knows what was going on in her mind. Maybe
> she
> > too was thinking that her country did not send her just to take part but
> to
> > also finish what she was taking part in. In that respect, we should
> commend
> > her for her performance and encourage her. We do not know what resources
> she
> > had. For her to compete, she must have successfully completed her
> > qualification rounds at the standard set for Olympics qualification.
> Gambian
> > sportsmen do the impossible given the lack of resources and
encouragement.
> > We should therefore encourage our athletes and not discourage them. For
> what
> > it is worth, I hope Adama knows that I am one Gambian who truly
> appreciates
> > her input. The same goes to Jaysuma. Thanks and have a good evening.
> >
> > Buharry.
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Amadu Kabir Njie" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 8:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: Olympics misfortune for The Gambia/
> >
> >
> > > "You can't cut on quality."
> > > Oko Drammeh
> > >
> > > Exactly my sentiments; you can't cut on quality. But in order to
produce
> > > quality the facilities must be in place. We can't just will it into
> > > existence with a magic wan. Sports authorities in The Gambia are
> > responsible
> > > to a large extend for the failure of sports in that country. Period!
> > >
> > > Jaysuma Ndure, who put in a better performance does not train in
Banjul;
> > he
> > > lives and trains here in Norway where, though they are not known for
> > > producing the best of sprinters, know what it takes to nurture them.
The
> > > time Ndure clocked is a record for a Gambian, which tell volumes!
> > >
> > > Sportsmen back home, suffering under the brunt of the present economic
> > > situation, have bread and butter issues to consider first and
foremost.
> > > Peace of mind and concentration are important ingredients that almost
> all
> > > successful athletes have required whiles building up their careers.
It's
> > all
> > > a process that eventually develops into a culture and takes several
> years
> > to
> > > build, of course with the active participation of the responsible
> > > authorities. You can't send a poorly trained, poorly equipped soldier
> into
> > > battle and blames him for losing the fight.
> > >
> > > Gambia did not send Isatou Njie-Saidy, for example, to compete in the
> > Games
> > > because Adama Njie happened to be the best the country could produce
and
> > for
> > > her to fail to match other competitors can't be blame on her but
> squarely.
> > > Afterall, she's THE BEST we have to offer.
> > >
> > > If we must blame someone, it is at the doorsteps of Yaya's government
it
> > > must be laid squarely. Nowhere else, unless and until all facilities
and
> > > support structures are put in place and we continue to perform poorly.
> > Then
> > > and only then...
> > >
> > > I hope you see my point now?
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Kabir.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > > <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:31 PM
> > >
> > > > 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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