Couldn’t wait for my first day working at the Workers Stadium for boxing, but even before I got to see my first Olympic event, I could hear cheering outside and found that the route for road cycling was right outside my window. I really am in the Olympic spirit now! It is so surreal being part of a major sporting event, especially when people back at home can only enjoy the experience through their television. When I did eventually arrive to work, for boxing it looked bleak, as Frankie Gavin, the lightweight world amateur boxing champion was one of Britain’s medal hopes in Beijing but was withdrawn after failing to make his weight. The second blow was that several of the British boxers have tough opening bouts. So it could be hard competition. I can’t wait!