Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Basketball China - USA 10.08


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Today I am pretty much excited about the biggest showdown since the beginning of the Games.
Basketball Game between China and USA.

I closed at around 9pm and went with Terry (one IDS Manager) to watch this game. As I expected, Security was extremely tight and it was much difficult for us to get in, even with our accreditations.
The Game was good in the beginning but it became a one-sided affair after the Second Half in favour of the US-Team.
I also just thought the US Team was just brilliant and well organised.
I was much disappointed with Yao Ming, the chinese Giant. I guess not only I but the Chinese audience too. In any case, the atmosphere was just fantastic.

I saw George Bush and his whole family sitting about 100 Meters away from. So that was the reason why the security guys all went nuts before the game!!
I was rather pleased to see El Gueroj, the 1500 & 5000 meters Gold medalists from Athen.

I got to the Hotel around midnight, really exhausted and simply sank to bed!

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