> Coubertin called this sport in the service of global harmony – nothing short of a new “religio athletae,” or “religion of athletics.”

I think that he succeeded. I see many people celebrating their nations pride, but also human accomplishment of athletes of any nationality.

One can be cynic about it, but one can be cynic about everything and enjoy nothing. But even that the Olympics exist in our reality, with its problems and injustices, it is still inspiring and enjoyable in many levels.