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hn Lennon seem to be everywhere this time of year: “So this is Christmas ne?” I’d like to change this slightly: “So this is Christmas and what will rate that Jesus was born to be our Saviour? It is, after all, what makes ating and, just like those amazing events in the summer, it can be life but only if you make the time to enjoy the celebration.

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Many of you will be looking forward, with great anticipation, to Friday 5 August 2016 when 2nd December - ‘Annual Toy Service’ at 10.30am the opening ceremony for the XXXI Olympiad takes- place in Rio, Brazil. Some ofatyou will have December ‘Carol Service by Candlelight’ 7.00pm some amazing memories of being present at 19th December - ‘Lunchtime Carol Service’ at 12.30pm the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony atat Saint Magdalen Church theMary Queen Elizabeth II Stadium. ay 23rd December - ‘Family Nativity’ at 10.30am For many athletes, competing at an Olympic ristmasGames Eve - ‘Christingle Service’ 4.00pm is the pinnacle of at their sporting career when they are, in theatwords of the Olympic ‘Communion by Candlelight’ 11.15pm ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’ (which, when Themotto: first Communion of Christmas. translated from Latin to English, means: ‘Faster, stmas Day - ‘Family Communion’ at 10.00am Higher, Stronger’) than their compatriots. However, whether they win a medal or fail to qualify beyond the opening round, the age old maxim: “It’s not the winning that counts but the taking part” is very true. Who might be your favourite Olympian? It’s a difficult choice isn’t it? There are some amazing Christian athletes who have competed in the Olympic Games, I’m want to mention three: Eric Liddell was made famous in the film Chariots Of Fire. Liddell was born in China, to missionary parents, but returned to Scotland when his parents retired! He played on the wing for Scotland at rugby and was known as a ‘flyer’. He was encouraged to take up athletics and qualified for the 1924 Olympics. Liddell’s specialist event was held on a Sunday and, because of his faith, he declined to take part. He nearly didn’t run in any race, but he was given an opportunity to run in the 400m later in the week. He ran the qualifier, semi and final all in one day and, against all odds, he won the gold medal. Just before the race, an American competitor handed Liddell a piece of paper with the following Bible verse from 1 Samuel 2:30 written on it: “Those who honour me I will honour.” Liddell said this inspired him to win the race. Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936

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There is a big Black Russian cloud hanging over the games and while it will not stop us watching the drama unfold, it will leave a very bitter taste in lots of people’s mouths when Russian athletes pick up medals, which is inevitable. I feel for those clean Russian athletes, they have been let down by the establishment and it is not their fault, however you cannot help scepticism and Rio will be full of it when Russians excel at the games.

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If we were able to get over the fact that Russia has caused a stir, then we would also have to get over the fact that athletes have withdrawn from the games due to the Zika virus. Basketball star Stephen Curry, world number 1 golfer Jason Day and British number 1 golfer Rory Mcilroy have all pulled out just to name three, however there were threats of stars like Greg Rutherford and Jessica Ennis Hill pulling out also. Most stars will be there, and both Zika and Russian athletes will be far from the mind of a Usain Bolt as he attempts to make history. However, the people and the spectators are what drive the feel of an Olympics. London was ready, the people were ready and Team GB united a nation. As we saw with the World Cup Brazil as a nation were not ready for a tournament on the big stage, riots dominated the headlines and poor working conditions resulted in many deaths throughout the build up to the tournament. This time an epidemic has struck the country

Once the opening ceremony is over though, the usual thrills and spills of the swimming will no doubt grip us again and then the British cycling gods will take over, they rarely disappoint with the medal haul. However, you feel that the pressure is once again on the main man to light up Rio! Usian Bolt has been the reason we remember Beijing for “that” World Record 9:69 while at a canter and then he rocked London when he beat the fastest field ever to compete in a 100m final. He was under threat then from Yohan Blake, however this time, is he the favourite?! Form and logic would have to put Gatlin as favourite to claim gold, but I have been guilty of doubting the greatest sprinter of all time before and he has always shut me up. Can he do it again after an injury plagued season and after Gatlin has once again performed to super human standards this season, I am not sure, Rio could be the time when he is dethroned. I certainly hope Rio can create the buzz it should, not only in this country, but the host country itself needs something to cheer about!

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