When Dreams Met the Eiffel Tower

A dream for many a watch for some The Olympic journey, Here it comes!! It was in Paris, few days ago It rushed a shiver from the head to the toe. Flags carried through the Seine river The horse was galloping in the water, even the ring of the high jumper In the city of love, the flag was hoisted upside down And all witnessed by the mighty Eiffel Tower. Starting with the game of Pole Vault A game not known to many by default Mondo Duplantis broke the world record Not only was it the world’s but it was also his own record. Next is the pride of India, in shooting Manu Bhaker with double bronze, proving that doctor and engineer are not the only professions for a women. Creating history for India on many levels. Gymnastics is a sport that cannot be forgotten It was a display of skill and expression. Simon Biles and Jordan Chiles bow down to the gold medalist, Showing sportsmanship with a twist. It was time for the Pakistani athlete to prove his nation’s worth Arshad Nadeem with a throw of life or death Creating the new Olympics record in the world of Javelin Leaving the previous champion with a silver. For India the well-deserved gold was in question, Sports isn’t all colors The event of wrestling brought lot of tears Vinesh Phogat was into the finals But 100 grams put her back in spirals. The sport of badminton was not far off Lakshya Sen with a heartbreaking rip off Defeating many unexpected, to play the bronze medal match But placing 4th after almost creating history. The journey of many ends here Like Mutaz Barshim who had the gold near But, is satisfied being the bronze winner For he is the most decorated high jumper. The gold dreams of the Indian hockey team thrives But the journey of Sreejesh, the goalkeeper revives. The team walks away with bronze Not only making India proud but also the “state” of Kerala. A dream for many a watch for some The Olympic journey, Here it goes!! It shall last in memories for all, but it has now left a magnificent show. Aliya Nujum Navaz