World Comment on The 2012 Olympic Games

2012 Olympics now over, then looked at how the world’s biggest sporting competition that World wide? This is a summary of a number of comments from various countries.

Media

Anthony Faiola, Washington Post:”With the cheers of the home fans and the media are actively managed to encourage cynicism predicted it would break the Olympic Games, British athletes running, cycling and rowing to reach the highest medal tally since Britain controlled the seas in 1908. In this Olympics, the United States and China to bring home more gold, but a country of 62 million is just an area of ​​Michigan is reminding themselves on their ability to exceed the size of their scores.

Greg Baum, Sydney Morning Herald: “In London you do not work half-half. Sydney Olympics has a living soul, the courage of Athens, Beijing and added efficiency dengan pengetahuan and British humor. We are sorry to Sydney, the UK has just represent the best in the Olympics. They are very organized. Draft Olympic Park, in one of the worst areas in England, very inspiring. Some Olympic venues after the Games into an empty field. But in England, instead of an empty field transformed into a place filled with possibilities.

David Leggat, New Zealand Herald: “I take my hat off to LordCoe and Locog planning team. They can relax after doing your best and make the British and proud of the Olympics. If you are an enthusiast of perfection, you can find just say that there is anerror which Where does the error will occur but how neat a plan. Standing in Stratford train station, in addition to the entrance of the Olympic Park, for 40 minutes under the rain can not make someone feel good. Butthe Olympics is remarkable. Security solid and riveting performances of the athletes. “

Times of India: “At the end of theceremony which took three hours, the Olympic flame extinguished, marking the end ofthe Games during the 17 days are recorded many Olympic and world records broken and many heroes were born. U.S. and China as predicted appears as a powertop with win The first and second positions medal while hosts England who successfully organized their best performances came in third. “

China Daily: “Although there are concerns about a poor transportation system and the lack of security officers, who forced the government put extra troops to help check the spectators, the Games run without significant problems. Furor about empty seats at some locations the Olympics ended, especially when the athletic succeeded in attracting Capacity exceeds the audience. Even the weather was improving as the Olympic run. sun was shining brightly when the closing festival weekend and it is an encouragement.

Political

White House spokesman said, “President Obama called Prime Minister Cameron today to congratulate him and the people of Great Britain and the citizens of London on the success of the Olympics, which is a manifestation of the character and spirit of our close allies. Both leaders praised the outstanding performance of team The U.S. and Great Britain Olympic and emphasize a sense of pride we all. President thanked the Prime Minister for having entertained so many U.S. athletes and sports fans and welcome given to the First Lady Michele Obama. “

Russia’s ambassador to Britain, Aleksandr Yakovenko, speaking on television Rossiya 24, said: “Our opinion is there is more plusthan a minus in the Olympics and their organizations, as well as the assessment given to President Putin when he was in London and watch some games. In other words, the Olympics is pretty good. What a stunning and deeply moving everyone is working volunteers. They are very warm, very professional and always try my best to help anyone in London. “