Your national anthem: Olympic pride? Or can’t abide?

The Olympics are now in full flight, and medal ceremonies are coming thick and fast. But does your national anthem make your breast swell with pride or make you want to cringe behind the sofa? And what are the alternatives?

Raise your handball

Mark writes…

An old fashioned idea but I thought I might go and see some sport, given that it’s an Olympics and everything.
I’m writing this at the beach volleyball venue (awaiting Russia v Georgia) but last night I went to watch my new 3rd favourite sport – handball.