This was my most difficult week yet. I knew I wasn't feeling 100% but did not want to let Claire or Swimming WA down.
Claire was awesome! I explained to her what was wrong and she immediately understood..ironically her mum had been hospitalised with the same thing!
There was a positive buzz in the office. WA's two Commonwealth Games swimmers were doing really well. It was great to feel like I was part of it.
I really enjoyed the work, so persevered. I had to firstly research the community newspapers, for articles relevant to swimming. With the Commonwealth Games, there were heaps!
I then had to put together a media release for an event coming up in November. Claire explained she had put together an ad schedule for newspapers like the Sunday Times, about a lunch they were hosting with Eamon Sullivan and Blair Evans. She wanted me to put together a new release to compliment the ads...easy :)
Then I was hit with a bombshell. Claire is leaving Swimming WA to go to a larger, better paying position with a high profile company. I was divided with excitement for her, and sadness because I have really enjoyed working with her. She has taught me sooo much!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
The Indian Games
India’s Commonwealth Games organisers are ensuring all possible measures will be taken to improve the safety and comfort of participants and visitors to India for the Commonwealth Games, following yesterday’s tragic bridge collapse.
A footbridge, close to the main stadium in New Delhi, collapsed yesterday injuring 23 workers, 5 of them seriously.
Michael Fennell, Commonwealth Games Federation President, said he was disappointed that this accident occurred and extended his prayers to the injured and their families. He said that the Indian government have assured him there will be closer monitoring of construction sites.
Fennell says the Federation would like to squash rumours that the games would not being going ahead, despite some of the setbacks faced in the remaining two weeks.
“India is a very proud nation and has been looking forward to hosting this international sporting event. With the eyes of the world on New Delhi in two weeks time, the Indian government and Commonwealth Games Federation will work tirelessly to bring athletes, visitors and millions of viewers the colourful spectacle they would be expecting from India’s diverse culture”.
The Indian government has promised that the athlete’s village will be completed and cleaned to a high standard, despite concerns from visiting nations.
Games officials in Delhi are aware they face some hurdles in the lead up to the games, but everything will come together in the end, and the world will be impressed when India takes to the stage.
A footbridge, close to the main stadium in New Delhi, collapsed yesterday injuring 23 workers, 5 of them seriously.
Michael Fennell, Commonwealth Games Federation President, said he was disappointed that this accident occurred and extended his prayers to the injured and their families. He said that the Indian government have assured him there will be closer monitoring of construction sites.
Fennell says the Federation would like to squash rumours that the games would not being going ahead, despite some of the setbacks faced in the remaining two weeks.
“India is a very proud nation and has been looking forward to hosting this international sporting event. With the eyes of the world on New Delhi in two weeks time, the Indian government and Commonwealth Games Federation will work tirelessly to bring athletes, visitors and millions of viewers the colourful spectacle they would be expecting from India’s diverse culture”.
The Indian government has promised that the athlete’s village will be completed and cleaned to a high standard, despite concerns from visiting nations.
Games officials in Delhi are aware they face some hurdles in the lead up to the games, but everything will come together in the end, and the world will be impressed when India takes to the stage.
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