China Daily reports that an old couple who paid a visit to the Water Cube were fascinated by the aquatic stadium, but they were more impressed with the service they received from an Olympic volunteer there.

The wife said the volunteer escorted her whenever she needed to get around. She added that she and her husband deeply cherished the photo they took with the girl.

The paper cites Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics, as saying the most important thing about the Games is not to win but to take part. And young volunteers definitely embody the true spirit of the Olmpics.

However, when it comes to certain athletes, spectators are disappointed at their manners. For example, a diver used just only 20 words to answer four questions during a press conference. Worse, she referred to a foreign athlete in unflattering terms and kept fiddling with a jade pendant when she talked to journalists.

In regard to this, the paper says the Games is not just about gold medals, glamorous stars or stunning venues. It is a celebration that brings people from all over the world to enjoy and befriend. The Olympics should be a precious opportunity and platform to highlight friendship and dedication of host cities, athletes and volunteers.