Johnathan Botelho, a local 12-year-old Sacred Heart student, was chosen as one of 11 children in Canada to attend the Olympics as part of a worldwide program called McDonald's Champion Kids, with the program being offered to schools in Canada through the Go Active Fitness Challenge, a partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee to encourage more activity for students of all ages. The winning 11 from Canada get to attend - with a parent, all expenses paid - the Olympic Games for three days, tour the Olympic Village, visit cultural sites around Vancouver and meet Olympic athletes.
The Prince George Citizen has invited Johnathan to offer readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Olympic Games through his eyes. Here's what Johnathan had to say Sunday before going to watch the Canada vs. U.S. hockey game:
Hey guys! Yesterday we did TV reports with Ronald McDonald. Then it got crazy. We got to go to the athlete's village and meet athletes. I was standing about two steps away from the whole men's Canadian hockey team - even Sidney Crosby. We also met athletes from USA. After the athlete's village tour, we went to Canada vs USA. hockey game. It was crazy in GM Place. The atmosphere was great - loud, loud, loud.
Canada colours everywhere. (Too bad it was a loss). After the game we went to the Canada Olympic House and hung out with Canadian athletes. I interviewed Olympians Cassie Campbell, Carl Lewis and Katarina Witt. Today it's the men's aerials at Cypress. I am having the best time of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Johnny
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