I pushed the door open. The room was abuzz with excitement – a mixture of enthusiastic voices and joyous laughter. I stepped in and was greeted by a whole room of unfamiliar faces. My stomach twisted into a tight knot. I felt out of place andĀ I was very late. Earlier, I had taken the wrong bus...
The Olympic Sport and Literature Competition was set up in 2001 by the International Olympic Council to strengthen the link between the Olympic Games and literature. ThisĀ competition is held once every 4 years, at both international and national levels. This year, the Singapore National Olympic Committee...
"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."
Olympic Charter, Fundamental principles, paragraph 2