There’s a war going on in my country that has overshadowed everything
That’s all people associate with my nation, but if I can bring
An Olympic medal home, that would be a victory
Not just for me but for my war-ravaged country
I cannot change politics, I cannot stop the senseless war
But I can try to excel in my sport, stand tall for
My beloved nation that has provided me
The opportunity to bring respite from the misery..
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My country is not exactly known for excellence
In the Olympics, towards my sport there is indifference
But an Olympic medal is the stuff that makes up dreams
Even though a medal out of my reach seems
I must fight for it, let me give the Olympics all I possess
There are no expectations from me, but I want to taste success
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My country’s team always snatches the golds
Then why is our performance this time so cold?
Other teams are catching up to us in their skills
We have to improve, practice harder still
There are expectations from me and my team
We have to win, no matter how hard it seems..
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So many players from different nations
All with their dreams and aspirations
Compete in the Olympics, giving the games their best
While the world watches them with great interest
Passion...unbridled 