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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