Gymnastics
25th August 2010- The last and final day for MOST of the YOG events, like Gymnastics. So for my last last last YOG sporting event I headed to Bishan Sports Hall to watch the Gymnastics-Rhythmic Individual Women Final. And it was gorgeous! The young girls looked amazing with their beautiful glittery outfits, flawless make-up and of course with their flexible and stunning bodies.
As we entered the venue my sight was blocked with what seemed like a 100 primary school students all excitedly jumping up and down in their seats and clapping their colourful YOG clappers. Then, two wonderful MCs hyped up the atmosphere and a lovely performance group from Nanyang Polythenic took the to the stage with a enjoyable dance routine to represent all the different cultures here in Singapore- Malay, Indian and Chinese. Following, I got a chance to interview a aspiring gymnastic from Singapore Chinese Girls' school just as the competition was about to start. So with lovely music and loud cheering on the background I asked, Rachel Stein, 12 years of age a couple of questions:
Jennifer: So how do you find the YOG so far?
Rachel: AWESOME!! You get to meet everyone from everywhere! And it is so great just to see all the great young gymnasts compete cause I'm a huge fan of gymnastics.
* Loud screaming on the background as the first gymnast takes to the platform*
J: So this is a trick question, what are the colours of the Olympic rings?
R: Ummm.. Red....
* I start to mime green*
R: green.. yellow, blue and one more... Black!!
J: Great!! Well, since the event has begun, thank you !
R: Thanks !!!
So after the sweet interview I comfortably sat down to watch the entertaining and exhilarating competition. First, the girls had to work with the ropes. Truthfully, I found this part the most uninteresting as compared to all the other sectors.. Anyways, the crowd was booming but it was nothing compared to the crazy loud and cheerful spectators from the Russian team!! They were so AWESOME!!! Their happiness like influenced everybody!! Even the Gymnast, Alexandra who's smile became bugger and bigger each time she heard her faithful supporters!
Back to the point, after ropes came the rings which was probably my favorite section as you could clearly see how flexible the girls were and how talented they were. I mean who can spin a ring and make it come back to you!?? cool right!! Also, it was my favourite because for some reason the music to which the girls performed was so lively and all the girls really seemed to enjoy themselves, especially Alexandra who was so cute and did a little bootie shake in her performance! :)
After that, was the ball. Which was truly a gorgeous performance as all the girls moved so smoothly and it was just amazing how the girls had such good coordination with the ball :) Sadly, throughout the performances some did make mistakes and tears were shed when low results were received.
Last but not least was the clubs!! It was obvious the girls went all out in this last section since this was the last shot they had to improve their scores and become a Youth Olympic Champion. They poured their heart and soul into every twist, pointed toe and straight leg. Then as the 8 girls one by one finished their last act they reached for one other like best friends to hug and to what seemed congratulate each other and if not to support those suffering. WOW, it was a beautiful display of not only sportsmanship but also of one of the most important Olympic values; Friendship.
Finally, it was time for the Award Ceremony!!! In the third place was the gorgeous Jana from Germany, in second was the competitive Arina from Bulgaria and in first place... Drum roll please...... Alexandra from Russia!! The funny, cheeky, lively and amazingly talented girl definitely deserved it. Then,when the Russian national anthem started, I was shocked by the enthusiasm of those Russian people sitting behind me. Singing loud with overwhelming patriotism, the Russian team and spectators were such an inspiration to me. I must start to sing proudly to my national anthem!! Go NL, Go Singapore:) haha.
Anyways, as I'm writing what is going to be my 2nd last blog about the YOG I can't but feel that it all passed way to fast. But I will save my sadness and happiness till tomorrow when I post my last article. haha :) So don't get too upset guys!! There is still one more day :)
Enjoy the photos for now!
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