Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: While the TV was small and the speakers wimpy , during the Chinese national anthem , our entire pub stood up , hushed anyone still chattering , and respectfully remained quiet throughout the entire song . The nationalism in the air here is pungent . So far , I ' ve had the good fortune of attending two of the swimming sessions . Traveling to the Olympic Green was relatively easy using the subway , and once I arrived , it did n't disappoint .
Question: Why is the narrator expressing such reverence while in the club ?
Options: 
A. There is a respect for swimming athletes .
B. None of the above choices .
C. There is an anthem playing for a foreign team .
D. There is a great deal of attention spent on the swimming events .


C