The quadrennial global sports event, the Olympic Games, was held in Paris, France. Some sports fans around the world went to the venue to cheer for their country's representatives; many more watched through the Internet and television, and the Taiwanese were no exception. Taiwan was no exception, as we watched our country's athletes compete for their country's honor, especially in the men's doubles badminton team, which once again won a rare gold medal. While Olympic moments are short-lived, they are the result of a long period of practice and accumulation.