In today's paper, I admit that my Olympic dreams are a fantasy of yesteryear, and that I will not take to the podium and raise a lump of gold above my head. Seriously, this is a big thing for me. I guess it's part of the getting older thing; I'm recognising my limitations.
But enough of the group therapy, I've also admitted that I'm not close to good enough to make it into a computer gaming Team GB if the sport were to make it into 2012. Unless, that is, if the games on the starting lines were things other than Counter-Strike clones.
I've suggested Parappa the Rapper. It's quick, has potential for extra style points and requires a modicum of skill. Others which I feel have the potential are Dance Dance Revolution (points for prizes, plus a judge's score for flair), Wipeout (speed racers, go) and Mario Kart on the N64 (time + extra points with power ups). Sure, they're not battles to the death like the multiplayer first person shooters, but neither is synchronised swimming.
Any others you might suggest before I submit my application to the IOC?
