Despite not winning anything, Philippines' Olympic Figure Skater Michael Christian Martinez feels skating in the Olympic is a Win

[blank_stare]

http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/just-skating-olympics-win-michael-christian-martinez

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqkqBUGzSg 

 

(Sorry for the bad quality but NBC owns the copyright of the video and there's barely any videos of his performance on YouTube. You can watch a clearer video on the link and read the whole news article on his story.)

 

He got a late call telling him he got in by the Olympic Committee. He a month or two to prepare, while the rest are constant training for it. Yes, the level of degree is very low compared to the other well choreographed and I noticed he was very stiffed, but the guy stopped training in September. Dude gave it all and he felt like a winner. I think that's a win in my book. 

[Yeriana Grande]

He has a point, many people don't even make it that far. Just that chance is a win

[Hunter]

Well being considered for the Olympics means that you're one of the best. So to be honest, that's good enough. And good for him.

[waycrispy1]

Good for him, it's a shame NBC doesn't broadcast all the programs

[kaleidostar]

I'm just glad that he didn't make any mistake. He's happy to represent the country in the Olympics for the 2nd time, that alone means so much already.

 

btw here's a better video

[lumi ☾ ✧]

He did his best with the time he had and we should be glad that he was able to compete for the Philippines again. I wish the best of luck to him for whatever he decides to do after this. 

[xingyi]

Its sad that he didnt make it but he is right, I'm glad Javier made it tho. 

[blank_stare]

I'm just glad that he didn't make any mistake. He's happy to represent the country in the Olympics for the 2nd time, that alone means so much already.

 

btw here's a better video

Can’t watch it. It’s region lock. ;_;

[Posie]

Good on him. He did a great job representing his country and being a part of the Olympics is a huge feat in itself

[DC3]

He did a good job, and getting into the Olympics is a huge accomplishment even if he didn't place

[Walmart Goddess]

Dude gave it all and he felt like a winner. I think that's a win in my book.

sorry but the olympics doesn't give participation medals.

[blank_stare]

sorry but the olympics doesn't give participation medals.

 

Ok and? Did I wrote down and claim I was an Olympic judge giving out medals?

[Walmart Goddess]

Ok and? Did I wrote down and claim I was an Olympic judge giving out medals?

 

no but your original post was totally full of excuses.

 

he lost. no need to shower him with insincere weak praise about effort.

 

if he was unprepared and only had a month or 2 of training, then maybe he should have let someone else who was actually prepared take the spot? he didn't have to say "yes". Might as well not show up if your intent is to show "effort" if thats all it takes to please the filipino people. not you know, winning.

[blank_stare]

no but your original post was totally full of excuses.

 

he lost. no need to shower him with insincere weak praise about effort.

 

if he was unprepared and only had a month or 2 of training, then maybe he should have let someone else who was actually prepared take the spot? he didn't have to say "yes". Might as well not show up if your intent is to show "effort" if thats all it takes to please the filipino people. not you know, winning.

Lol, I know he lost. But, what's wrong with giving him praise for his effort despite the low quality performance he did? No one is gonna pass the opportunity when one gets offered a deal like this. So bye and you get off of your high horse. 

[Walmart Goddess]

Lol, I know he lost. But, what's wrong with giving him praise for his effort despite the low quality performance he did? No one is gonna pass the opportunity when one gets offered a deal like this. So bye and you get off of your high horse.

 

go right ahead and praise him. doesn't mean i still can't tell you that its stupid as hell. "trying" isn't an accomplishment sweetie. especially if its done in the most asinine circumstances.

 

"No one is gonna pass the opportunity when one gets offered a deal like this."

 

so if they offered you an opportunity, would you take a spot at the olympics knowing you can't do jack shit? and then proceed to make your country look bad? that right there is some bad logic.

 

I'm on a high horse just because i don't agree with your excuses and false praise? lol okay...

[Stu-Pot]

I'm happy for him 

[Hatsu Nyel]

I saw his performance on tv and he really looks happy after performing...tbh, to compete in Olympic in a sports that are not common in your country already is a high achievement...