London 2012 Olympics

not me. until later

okie dokie

LONDON — In a city that knows how to do ceremony, from hoary rituals formalized in the Middle Ages to celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee last month partly through the Twitter feed @BritishMonarchy, an atmosphere of whimsy and party won out over pomp and circumstance during an Olympic opening ceremony that allowed an economically beleaguered Britain to pat itself on the back.

With 260 British Olympic medalists joining them, the seven young athletes touched torches to copper petals that rose to form a caldron at the center of the stadium floor. It will be moved to another position before the track and field events begin next Friday.

i am watching

Starting today, national lightweight judo champion Raul Lall of the Rising Sun Judo Dojo will become

Raul Lallthe first Guyanese Judoka to actually compete at the Olympics.
Lall started playing Judo about 3 years ago, coming from a strong a judo family, both his father and uncle played, his uncle being one of the best judokas a Guyana ever produced and the founder of the Rising Sun dojo.
Raul shot up through Judo ranks bouyed by amazing natural talent, the ability to absorb what he is taught and a stubborn attitude to just win competitions, he has absolutely dominated the lightweight category.  For the last 2 years no local lightweight could get past Lall.
The use of heavy weights has given the 18 year old a distinct advantage against competitors his size, being able to power past them in competition.  He will hope to combine his power and skill to bring Guyana glory at these game, no easy task, but his tenacious nature will ensure he gives his best shot.
Lall is trained by Bruce Fraser – Instructor Rising Sun, and the entire club is rooting for him to do well at the London Olympic Games.