Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

Geri — Thanks for keeping the spirit alive there in Canada. Any idea how many Peruvians and people of Peruvian descent are living in Canada now? I’ve been looking for figures but can’t find any reliable ones.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

Thank you for your great site, Barb. And hats off to all youPeruvian Olympic Athletes. What a lovely ring to that title. How very proud you must be to be there. What an honour. Bravo! You did very well.
Canada
Go Peru!

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

Comments on: Peru Olympic Wrap-up: Week 2 in Review

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:31:35 +0000

Yes, Carmelia, Luis Carlos and Robin, London is the next goal to work toward. Peru needs to give support to a few key Olympic sports to increase its chances for a medal. Which ones, do you think?

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:48 +0000

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:05:51 +0000

I never gave up hope!! The Peru flag was there! So lets see what happens in LONDON!!

By: Luis Carlos

Luis Carlos — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:03:59 +0000

NO PROBLEM!!! WE HAVE 4 MORE YEARS TO PREPARE! LONDON WILL BE OURS!!

By: Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:01:00 +0000

Just wait until London !!!!!!! 2012 !!!! Get ready!

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:58 +0000

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:35:40 +0000

“I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.”

Absolutely! You did a great job, and I too was touched by reading comments from your readers…well, there’s always London 2012!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:51:07 +0000

Yes, Alejandro, it is all about the bucks. And, as you say, Peru’s focus is on courting the multinationals, rather than supporting its athletes.

I do think Peru’s participation in the 2008 games is outstanding, considering the odds the athletes overcame to get there.

We here in Peru (and Peruvians, like yourself, who live elsewhere) are able to appreciate the athletes’ achievements better than the analysts in the well-funded countries.

I’m touched by readers’ support for the Peru athletes, and I’m honored that this blog was able to provide a forum for some of those good wishes.

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:54:28 +0000

Y’know, sometimes it’s just as important to have been part of the event than winning it.

Let’s face it: Peru is a poor country with limited resources, and a government that (currently) cares more about facilitating processes for multinational corporations than its athletes.

I think if gold medals were being handed out to those athletes from poor countries who made it to Beijing despite the odds against them, with private and public sectors that afforded them limited resources, shoddy infrastructure, and a lackadaisical approach to sport, then Peru might have had a chance of at least a bronze medal.

Still, it’s great to read your enthusiasm for the Olympics.

Like you, I want to think the Olympics is truly about the ‘fastest, highest, strongest’ but sadly … it’s about the bucks, t’aint it?

Saludos!