Cheer Me Not

I am bit curious about this world cup saga and why seem to have such a huge impact to our compatriots who are hooked into watching this ball game. I couldnt fathom the idea that there some Filipinos who are fairly knowledgeable about whose team got the most numbered of trophies but failed to recognize or even appreciate our own sports team competing in international event. When Brazil lost to a match with Germany, the whole nation was awed in disbelief and disappointment even to the extent of destroying properties every around corner. Honestly, I admire their relentless support to their national team. How can we not do the same thing? Because we feel our athletes arent good enough and often times throws our blame to the lack of gov't support. True to that. But look at Kenya and Jamaica. Political turmoil and famine aren't viewed as deterrent in their quest of becoming a world class athlete. It's people, undeniably the driven force why they push themselves to compete. They cheer out loud and still embraces them even at times of defeat. But here if our athlete get lost, it's easily for us to forget its name, much worse humiliate for just a second rate athlete. Poor Pinoy athletes! I wish we have that Brazil spirit imbibed to each and every one, so that by winning and losing, we will unite as one nation.