[Hurray!]
1. I was at the gym at 7pm when the Youth Olympics result was announced 'live' from Lausanne. For a few seconds, it seemed as if all activities stopped while everyone hanged on to the words being spoken. Then applause and good cheer all around. There must have been a sharp increase in the number of SMSes sent last night.

2. Singaporeans feel really good about this success. I am not sure why. Maybe it is the 7 months of anticipation for the result. Maybe it is a celebration of international recognition that a small country like ours can also make it big time even if only for a brief moment. To beat Moscow is something. Russia has power and influence which we cannot even begin to match.

3. Well, the hard work begins. We have to stay modest and deliver, making sure that the athletes, officials and visitors coming in 2010 will have a good, enjoyable experience. Each such experience bonds us together as a people. Watching what happened at the Padang yesterday, Singaporeans felt good being Singaporean. I can already imagine visuals of five stars entering five circles.



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