Agitos at No. 10
The Paralympic Flag is flying above No. 10 Downing Street with 10 days to go until the first sporting action of the 2012 Games.
On Monday, the flag rose above the official residence of the British Prime Minster, David Cameron, who urged British Paralympians to glory.
"The Paralympic Games began in Britain and our continued commitment to them is clear as we approach the start of the biggest Paralympic Games yet – with more countries, more athletes and more spectators than ever before," he said in a statement.
"2012 is set to be a fantastic celebration of world-class sport ,and it is also an incredible opportunity for ParalympicsGB to inspire many others to be the best they can be. I would like to wish everyone on ParalympicsGB the best of luck for the Games. I will be cheering them on all the way and I know the whole country will be too."
Olympic Flag at Christ the Redeemer
Leaders from seven faiths gathered at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer with the Olympic Flag on Sunday.
An ecumenical service was then held to promote worldwide unity and harmony.
Rio 2016 president Carlos Arthur Nuzman and Rio mayor Eduardo Paes were present for the ceremony.
The flag will now head to the City Palace, where it will remain on public display through the year.
South Korean Inspiration from Olympians
South Korean president Myung Bak Lee says his country drew inspiration from its Olympians at the 2012 Games.
"The country stood tall as the fifth-ranked sports powerhouse in the London Summer Olympics," Lee was quoted by the Yonhap News Agency saying in Monday’s radio address. "Through sports, we were convinced that we can make similar achievements in any other field depending on what we do.
"They gave us the courage to believe that there is nothing we cannot achieve as long as we are united, keep on working and face challenges head on," he said.
"Although the Olympic torch has gone out and seasonal festivities are winding down, it is time again to ignite our spirit and brace for new challenges."
LeBron Targets Fourth Games
NBA and Olympic champion LeBron James says he would like to play in the 2016 Games – what would be his fourth.
Speaking to the Associated Press, James said he had not yet told USA Basketball officials about his goals.
"But if I'm healthy, I did the math and I'll be 31, and if I have the opportunity to be out there, I will do it," he said.
"I love it. I love being a part of it and representing my country. I don't know what may happen in four years, but it would be great to be back out there again. Definitely."
James became the most decorated men's basketball Olympian ever by winning his second straight gold medal in London. He also has a bronze from Athens 2004.
Written by Ed Hula III.
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