Let the Games Begin

In less than 24 hours ,worlds greatest sports event 'The Olympics' is set to begin.The number 8 is considered lucky in Chinese culture so Beijing 2008 Olympics will officially commence on 08.08.08 at 8.08 am.
The theme for this year's Olympics is "One World One Dream"based on three concepts "Green Olympics, High-tech Olympics and People's Olympics"
China has put tremendous efforts in making this event a tremendous success.The government along with the people have all come together in organizing this major event. In spite of many hurdles especially the massive earthquakes,China has is ready be the host for the world.

Looking at the venues, the new facilities,their planning & execution,I think India will have to wait for atleast a decade more for it to try its chances to play host.But for that to happen,the efforts to start by now itself.We need a infrastructure revolution which will not only increase our chances but also would do good for overall development. I don't think there are any major infrastructure projects being executed other than the Kashmir-Kanyakumari Highway.Most of the projects under progress are just filling the gaps and do not provide much of a base for long term initiatives. Instead of complicating the existing infrastructure in the cities, new landscapes like SEZ's just outside the city must be given high priority and also include large scale residential projects which should be affordable by the lower middle class which will pave way to the creation of such industrial cities.

If such long term initiatives are executed successfully in a fair manner then India might play host in 2020.So for now we will witness China play host and keep up the Olympics spirit alive.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN