There are so few international events left that the whole world can stop and fully enjoy. It is an honor to watch and rejoice in all of the hard efforts of the athletes.

Yes, it beats me too, why China was ever accepted as a host of the Olympics.

It hurts me to say this, but as the rest of the world gets caught up in the heat of the events surrounding the running of the torch - it will get worse.

China will be exposed even more - and the athletes - God help them all. For some, it will be their only chance to compete in this magnificent event.