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Olympics update

Expressing a grave concern over the gradual intensification of environmental problems, China decides to back out of the Olympics. Check the entire news at http://www.theonion.com/content/news/citing_poor_conditions_china

The Other Amir Khan

NY Times reports on the Brit-Pakistani Amir Khan who is "changing the game of boxing." I heard about this Amir last year, looks like he's making great head way one punch at a time.

I like Sports, but just don't watch it

Ever since Seattle made it to the Superbowl i have been following sports especially Seattle teams. I still don't watch the games only occasionally sit through them. But, i do love following the scores and seeing how far they are going.

The Huskies (basketball) won their game today against Utah in the March Madness games that have just begun. The UW Huskies seeded #5 in this bracket face Illnois next. Though, their chances of winning their next game is slim, i might actually watch it.

Another team that is showing improvement are the Seattle Sonics, they beat the Philly Sixers today moving ahead in the tournament. I have been following their progress over the past few weeks especially since they won against the Lakers.

Its been hard trying to analyze this sudden interest in sports on my part and i cannot find a good solid reason. Though i feel it stems from the fact that Seattle Teams are stepping up, from the UW Huskies reaching Top 16 last year to the Sea Hawks reaching the superbowl. And now the Sonics are stepping up.

Quick Fact: Seattle Sonics owned by Nintendo (or atleast the company's owner).

Seattle gunning for the Superbowl

Seattle Seahawks are just one game away from the Superbowl, this is the first time since 1984 that they have been so close to playing in the championship game. For those who don't know what i am talking about, Seahawks are the (American) football team from Seattle and the Superbowl is the championship event held each year. You may remember it from last year, when all of us around the world got to see some nipple rings.

It would really be nice if the Seahawks reach the Superbowl, even if they don't win it. Seattle hasn't had a winning team in a long time. The UW Huskies(college football) are not in top runnings anymore. The Seattle Sonics (basketball) are not usually considered championship material. However, the Seattle Storm are the champions from last year, but its wnba. However, the UW basketball team was in the PAC 10 runnings last year, though we lost to Stanford.

I am not really in to sports, and the above information is mostly general knowledge rather than interest. However, i have pledged to my room-mates to sit through the whole Superbowl this year, if the Seahawks reach it. It wouldn't be too bad, the commercials are always funny and maybe more nipples this year. So, here's wishing the Seahawks the very best.

G.K: Owner of Seahawks = Paul Allen.

Oldest Indian Spokesmodel

94 year old Fauja Singh has become a superstar, after participating in his first ever marathon in London in 2000. He has since then taken part in 7 others including the NYC marathon. He finished the London one in 6hrs 29mins.

BBC Sports reports:
         
        Fauja's jogging skills were developed on an Indian farm in Punjab, and then at the magical age of 81, when he moved to the UK, his love for the sport became more "serious".

        Fauja's training regime includes a daily eight-mile walk and run, no smoking or drinking, plenty of     smiling and lashings of ginger curry. Last year Adidas signed up Fauja alongside David Beckham and Jonny Wilkinson as part of its 'Impossible is nothing' campaign. Coach Harminder Singh is trying to set up a showdown between Fauja and Japan's Kozo Haraguchi - the new 100m world record holder for the 95-99 age group.

Just reading about this guy makes me want to get more active, but as usual that feeling lasts for an hour and then i go back to sleep.