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The glamour it is to be Australian

I saw on the news recently a story about the cheerleading squad following around the Australian women’s basketball team aka ‘the Opals’ in their Olympic matches in Beijing.

A conglomerate of extended family, mums and dads, boyfriends and husbands of the team members, they have been drawing the attention of the Chinese locals at the events they attend.

Many seemed humoured by the animated aussie way of supporting one’s country. Perhaps it is the laid back and friendly signs of aussie mateship or the vibrant colours of green and gold. Or who knows, it might even be the men in drag dressing up to blend in with the athletes on the court.

I can see why others are beguiled by their glamour; fluorescent wigs, stubble, muffin tops and beer guts. Ah, it is moments like these that make me proud to be an Australian!