I think the greatest regret I will always have in my life is that I never participated in the Olympics as an athlete. I thought I was good at sports, but in reality I was never world class.
I was at the best, the top in my "class room". 😆
So when Trupti got the opportunity to be the Language Translator of the Indian Olympics contingent, I happily tagged along. Some call it: Opportunist, but I called it "Supportive Husband!".
This post is showcasing that everyone must attend the olympics if they can; as a volunteer, a journalist, a fan, an officials or if they can as an athlete.
There is no other sporting event that would ever come close to the olympics.
Here I am at the airport..
But on my flight to Rio, I met so many athletes. I met Soufiane El Bakkali, who I presume is the greatest modern day steeplechase runner. He finished 4th at Rio.
And also met Abdalaati Iguider, who was the 2012 Bronze medal winner.
Trupti while was in the middle of it all. Here she is with Indian rower, Dattu Bhokanal.
and with Dipa Karmakar. She did brilliantly and finished 4th.
She was meeting Sreejesh. He is the greatest Indian Hockey Goalie.
and Rani Rampal.
Indian Hockey Team lost at the Quarterfinals and she was interviewing Akashdeep. He wasn't happy with the match and was pretty sad during the interview after the game.
We also got invited to the Indian Consulate and met the Indian Ambassador to Brasil.
Met Savita Punia. The Indian Goalie.
By this time everyone knew Trupti because of her closeness to the Indian athletes and she was friends with the Indian contingent.
With Manpreet Singh
and he was very polite and charming.
While Trupti was working I also got a chance to meet Aditi Ashok, who was golfing pretty well at the 2016 Olympics. However, her final day's rounds didn't go very well.
Trupti also met Leandro Negre. He was the president of FIH during the olympics.
I also got a chance to meet Rami Anis and Yusra Mardini. They were part of the Refugee Team that participated at the 2016 olympics.
And when went for a trek to : Christ the Redeemer, we also bumped into previous British Athletes.
and also met Justin Gatlin. He has just won the silver medal in 100 meters, the previous day.
We also met 3 friends cycling from Germany to Rio, to see the Olympics. They were called Trio for Rio. They are still cycling across the globe and are called Pasta Gorillas.
If one gets a chance, they must become part of the Olympics, in which ever way! It's the greatest experience ever.
