Almost no country is willing to follow up the Olympics. Four-yearly event that is one way of promoting their respective countries. And of course, is also very prestigious event as the event was covered by all participating countries mass media. Naturally, each country trying to send its best athletes, in the hope they can get the gold. That's Gus Dur's remarks when delivering the Indonesian team to the recent Sydney Olympics.
Gus Dur then tells about the events that have occurred in Syria. At the time of the Olympics a few years ago, he said, happened Syrian runner won the gold medal. The fastest runners are able to break the record of previous winners, even the time difference too far adrift.
So, he immediately surrounded the reporter because he has a very high news value.
"What's the secret of your victory?" Asked the reporter.
"Easy," replied the runner Syria, lightly, "Each time getting ready to start, I imagine there Israeli soldiers behind me that want to shoot me. "
Gus Dur then tells about the events that have occurred in Syria. At the time of the Olympics a few years ago, he said, happened Syrian runner won the gold medal. The fastest runners are able to break the record of previous winners, even the time difference too far adrift.
So, he immediately surrounded the reporter because he has a very high news value.
"What's the secret of your victory?" Asked the reporter.
"Easy," replied the runner Syria, lightly, "Each time getting ready to start, I imagine there Israeli soldiers behind me that want to shoot me. "