THE ENERGY IN BOLT

I read with interest the reports that Bolt, the fastest man in the Olympics was criticised for taking the flag of his nation in a festive manner to celebrate his success. He was advised to shake hands with his competitors.

Well, Bolt said, I am just having fun. I am a performer. People come here to see a performance. In fact , Lin Dan , the badminton singles gold medalist was just as much a showman and I admit it was entertaining.

After his triumph in the match with Lee Chong Wei, he threw his racket to the audience, unties one shoe, threw it to the right. And untied another another shoe and threw it to the left.

Then he threw himself into the arms of his admirers.

So who makes the rules about how one should celebrate?