What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most? A good question to start the day from the Daily Writing prompt.

The Summer Olympics are coming up so I’ll concentrate on that and leave the winter sports for another day.

Being basketball is my favorite overall sport I’d say Hoops. The game’s rules are different which makes it interesting. The skill of players around the world has made it much more competitive.

The Athletic events ie: track and field stuff, are very close first just because of the volume of team and individual contests and drama, because many are so close. These events will constitute a majority of my watching time.

Cycling, gymnastics, and volleyball would be next. I’ll catch some swimming and water polo events also.

I have to admit I like watching Ping-Pong a bit. I used to play a lot when younger and was fairly good. But these players are on another level.

I used to enjoy boxing when I was younger. I will catch a few rounds, but not much more.

I’m sure I’ll watch some others along the way. I love the Olympic competitions and athletes. Young and old working hard for a dream. Hopefully fairly, but not always, unfortunately.

This will be the first Olympics in about 6 decades that I won’t be working and miss many things or have to catch them on highlights. This one I can watch anything I want because I have the time and desire. I’m going to feel like that young kid who sat watching them in the 60s listening to the legendary voice of Jim McKay.

I’m hoping for a safe, exciting, and wonderful event in Paris this year. The world could use some positive energy.