The Olympics 2008 started with much fun fare on Eighth day of the Eighth month in Eighth year of the century at Eight minutes past Eight.
Just see the reports appearing in Khaleejtimes.com on August 10, 2008 about the Indian team at Olympics. The last line clearly mentions that not even a single medal is expected from them.
India at Olympics
Dream is not what you see in sleep;
Dream is which does not let you sleep.
-- Dr Abdul Kalam (Former President of Republic of India).