While I can imagine the Euro 2008 buzz that might be going on in Dhaka by looking at the local newspapers, I certainly do not see or feel anything here. I try to keep up with the scores by reading the news, but I do miss the live action. Well, any action to be honest! I keep myself updated with the scores and results by visiting the BBC worlds website. Although they have video highlights there, they don’t let me watch it! It keeps on saying “Sorry, this media is not available in your territory”.
This morning when I read the shocking news of Russia beating Netherlands, I had to see how it happened. But as usual, no video in my territory. After a while, I opted to view their version of ‘Virtual Replay’ – animated simulation of the actual play. It lets you switch the camera from lots of different angles, you can also control the speed of the play. All in all, nice interface with lots of customisable option.
But .. after watching it for a while, I wondered what I was doing. What a loser, I thought! I missed the live action, missed the highlights, the game is now two days old and I am sitting here watching bunch of cartoon characters running on a green canvas!! 😀
No doubt I will have to find a solution for watching sports. I just didn’t realise until now, how glued I am with them. My parents were right! 🙂
I really feel bad for you for not getting the ‘sport action’ that you crave for.. ‘tsk! ‘tsk!