My thoughts on…the 18th Commonwealth Games
March 22nd 2006 -
The 18th Commonwealth Games has begun. Actually, it began from the 15th of March, but I only caught wind of it in this Sunday in the Gleaner. I wonder why the media isn’t covering the event more. Maybe it’s because the Commonwealth Games is the not as pretty or popular younger sister of the Olympics. Or is it because the mighty U.S is not involved, since the Commonwealth games only include former territories of Britain? (But wait, America is a former territory of Britain!) It’s more than likely the latter. According to the medal table, Jamaica is 7th (ranked by Gold). Impressive, considering there are 71 countries participating. And I know that the fastest man in the world, Jamaica’s own Asafa “Afasa” Powell has something to do with it. I try my best to keep up with the games, but it’s hard, for as I said, the media doesn’t cover it much. Imagine, the games didn’t make it to cnn.com, but a guy that died after being stuck in mud (which is a sad and pathetic way to die) did. Anyhoo, Go Team Ja! Oh, one more thing. Shout outs to those in Australia. Hope your recovery from Larry is a smooth one.
Skittles Says:
March 22nd, 2006 at 3:45 pm
I had no idea. I don’t keep up with any kids of sports. How sad to die just trying to play.
Leon Says:
March 22nd, 2006 at 6:16 pm
No, the guy dying in mud had nothing to do with the commonwealth games. He died while trying to escape from police.
Kaschief Says:
March 22nd, 2006 at 8:56 pm
You go, Jamaica
Abeni Says:
March 22nd, 2006 at 9:31 pm
Congrats to your team.I wish we were getting coverage
Anonymous Says:
March 22nd, 2006 at 9:56 pm
It’s sad that nobody mentioning about it here in US. American media is very biast and they don’t like to broadcast anything that goes on outside the US. Even Winter Olympics was relatively low key event here.
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apositivepessimist Says:
March 24th, 2006 at 9:47 am
australia shouts back