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China is now less than a month away from hosting the Games of the 29th Olympiad and at the same time Black Pablo Sandoval Jersey , being the host country for the Olympic football tournament, the second biggest international tournament after the World Cup. In fact, this tournament gives an indication of how teams are placed for the following 2 World Cups, and as a result, it is not a tournament that is taken lightly. Who doesn't want to win a gold medal at the Olympics? One thing that many people are not aware of is that the Olympic tournament preceded the World Cup and it inspired FIFA to organise its world tournament. Hence, it is a tournament with a very rich history. The establishment of the World Cup led to the Olympic tournament falling in importance and prestige Black Buster Posey Jersey , and this wasn't helped by FIFA deciding to keep the tournament exclusive to amateurs among other restrictions. Nowadays, participating in the tournament is restricted to players under 23 years of age, and it perfectly complements FIFA's other youth tournaments are under 17 and 20 level. Nevertheless, FIFA also allows teams to field 3 overage players and which is almost always taken up. Such a rule is considered nonessential and actually against the purpose of the tournament by many, including myself. There are many people who are already thinking of posting a quick response to this article, but before putting hand to keyboard (as opposed to pen to paper) Black Matt Cain Jersey , let me give a detailed analysis as what the tournament truly represents in the world of football Both the overage player rule and the under 23 rule were implemented at the same time in a move to give all teams the chance to compete on an equal footing. The amateurs only rule meant that the best players in the world did not have any chance of participating. Nevertheless, the overage player rule has generated a lot of controversy, so the benefits of such a rule must be analysed. If money talks, then the participation of overage players is justified. Such players tend to be well recognised professionals such as Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi and basically guarantee widespread coverage of the tournament, that it wouldn't get otherwise. Apart from the financial side of things, the presence of overage players gives a boost to young players to any team and this could be just what they need to become experienced and confident players. Both players and coaches certainly love the overage player rule. Notwithstanding White Pablo Sandoval Jersey , money does talk at FIFA and the decision to include overage players is an indication that the origins and purpose of youth tournaments have been lost. While the tournament may be for players under the age of 23, it is still a youth tournament especially when it is compared to the World Cup Finals. And the main characteristic of a youth tournament is its exclusivity. A young player growing up, knows that he will only get 1 chance to play in the U17 tournament and 1 chance of playing in the U20 tournament (I know there have been cases of players participating of more than one of each, but these are very rare). However, any player can grow up knowing that if they miss out on the Olympics, they may still be able to play in it in the future due to the overage rule. The prestige and exclusivity of the tournament is lost. The reason that was driving these players disappears. This is not what football is about. We all know that football is about taking your chances and the Olympic Games should not be any different. Article by Robert Bruce Baird A young man in search of enlightennt had traveled to Tibet at great expense and more than a little consternation amongst his family and friends. It was a week before he was allowed to speak with a red-capped administrator of the Dalai Lamas personal staff; in the anti he enjoyed the wondrous sights of the Himalayas. The people of the countryside had weled him and he was learning their language slowly. They had made it clear no one got to talk to the Dalai Lama and ask a personal question unless they had waited a long ti and own proper respect and intent. His feeling was that a university graduate of philosophy with his Masters and a tehing certificate ould be allowed so consideration. As he discussed the matter with the administrator he saw it didnt seem to be a positive ftor that he had studied Kant and Nietzsche or the convoluted Hegelian politics of Fukayama. The administrator went on about clarity of purpose and concentration or convergence with the harmonizing forces. It was made abundantly clear that the great man was kind and generous with his love and ti; but that he was a man with many people to care for and guide towards their spiritual purpose. He told the red-capped Lama that he would pay any amount of money (within reason) or work for the temple for a year. Noheless the conclusion rehed was that he would have to contemplate his one question for five years! “I dont know if I can afford to waste that much ti!” “We are our own masters and I hope you appreciate the passing of life; no matter what your choice will be White Buster Posey Jersey , my son.” The administrator spoke softly as he rose from the lotus position and re-arranged his red-orange garnts. The young man sensed a real wisdom in the man and his response. He was impressed. Then he recalled a professor who had always seed wise to him while he had taken his courses at university. He had a similar retion to this man and knew it was more that he did not wi to argue about the length of ti, and that the length of ti had little to do with the ortages of the Dalai Lamas ti. Maybe he had approhed the whole thing too arrogantly and he could take another approh later. “I feel your warmth and passion in ways no one else has been able to touch . Im not likely to wait that long but I do enjoy the country and will ditate on the matter so before making any decision.”