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Olympics 2024

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  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    Hal1x said:
    Really disappointed that the Olympics are only on restricted BBC coverage, used to love watching the heats of the athletics on the red button, plus sports I wouldn't normally watch like the canoeing, or open water swimming etc. I don't think many will subscribe to Discovery+ for the Olympics alone.
    If you have BT Sport, now TNT, you get Discovery+ free.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    Unfortunately in the eyes of some Murray will never be forgiven for not being English.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,792
    On the Andy Murray thing, yes he won “only” three Grand Slam titles during his career. 

    If you take the 12 year span between his first Grand Slam appearance and the major injury he suffered in 2017, 42/52 slams & Olympics titles were won by three men who are the greatest to ever play the sport - we will likely never see domination like that ever again.

    The ten major honours in 12 years that weren’t won by those men were shared as below: 

    - Juan Martin Del Potro (1)
    - Andy Murray (5)
    - Stan Wawrinka (3)
    - Marin Cilic (1)

    Murray quite easily the best ever British tennis player, male or female, and IMO gets into contention for best ever British sportsperson too.
    Redgrave - 5 golds at 5 olympics
    Pinsent - 4 in 4
    Chris Hoy
    Laura Trott
    Adam Peaty

    a very quick 5 Olympians off the top of my head who you could argue would challenge Murray for that title..

    there will be dozens over the years that would be in the same position.




    And Jason Kenny. Between them, the Kennys are more successful Olympians and world title winners than a lot of countries.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,792
    So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started. 
    Shame on you. GB women play on Sunday. 
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,037
    So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started. 
    I don’t think Ireland have been a home nation since the 1920’s?!
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    Unfortunately in the eyes of some Murray will never be forgiven for not being English.
    Wearing an Argentinian shirt you mean?
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,982
    I enjoyed that banter from Murray, after he was given stick by a reporter first about Scotland not being at a World Cup. He’s got a dry personality and humour which some people can’t handle.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,857
    Yeah he has always been quite funny away from the court. Great tennis player but not our greatest sportsman - in my opinion. 
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    Unfortunately in the eyes of some Murray will never be forgiven for not being English.
    Wearing an Argentinian shirt you mean?
    Paraguayan actually.


  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    edited July 2024
    He didn’t actually wear a Paraguay shirt, he joked about it after being ribbed about Scotland not being there.

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  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,918
    Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete
    ?
  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,018
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckmg7ngkgjeo

    Thats some Olympic dedication for you!!!
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    shine166 said:
    Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete
    ?

    He’s been picked but will stay outside the Olympic village, presumably because of the age of some of the competitors staying there 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,633
    shine166 said:
    Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete
    ?

    He’s been picked but will stay outside the Olympic village, presumably because of the age of some of the competitors staying there 
    Shouldn’t be anywhere near the Olympics.
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,741
    Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete
    The Olympic bit is purely secondary. 

    I cannot understand how a) he only got a 4 year sentence and b) how he was allowed out after serving just one of those 4 years. 

    Unbelievable. 
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,680
    It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
    A lot of people had similar fears about London 2012, with an understandable emphasis on possible terrorist attacks. I was pretty worried about it myself right up until I sat down to watch Danny Boyle's masterpiece. Within about the first minute, everything changed. 

    I'm going to sit down tonight and watch their opening ceremony and hope for exactly the same.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,679
    shine166 said:
    Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete
    ?

    He’s been picked but will stay outside the Olympic village, presumably because of the age of some of the competitors staying there 
    He only served one year for raping a 12 year old.

    Sometimes our justice system sickens me.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
    A lot of people had similar fears about London 2012, with an understandable emphasis on possible terrorist attacks. I was pretty worried about it myself right up until I sat down to watch Danny Boyle's masterpiece. Within about the first minute, everything changed. 

    I'm going to sit down tonight and watch their opening ceremony and hope for exactly the same.
    But it was policed within an inch of it's life.
    I know because I was in the middle of it.

    I just hope the French police are doing exactly the same & more.
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  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
    A lot of people had similar fears about London 2012, with an understandable emphasis on possible terrorist attacks. I was pretty worried about it myself right up until I sat down to watch Danny Boyle's masterpiece. Within about the first minute, everything changed. 

    I'm going to sit down tonight and watch their opening ceremony and hope for exactly the same.
    But it was policed within an inch of it's life.
    I know because I was in the middle of it.

    I just hope the French police are doing exactly the same & more.
    All the more impressive then, that when I actually pitched up, with my Czech brother-in-law, all we encountered were smiling policemen and lots of wonderful, enthusiastic volunteers. My BiL had never been to London before, and had the time of his life, memories he treasures. The worst thing that happened was that we went down to the Tudor Barn in Eltham to watch Mo Farah in the 10k because we'd already their big screen in the garden. The twats kept the sound off because there was a wedding party in the upstairs room. 

    I'd like it to go like that for the Paris because the French get a bad rap from too many Brits, and they have made hugely impressive investments in stuff that will benefit Paris for years to come while not building too many new sports facilities with no future. And it's not their fault that the bloody Russians have been allowed in.
  • Arsenetatters
    Arsenetatters Posts: 5,976
    I’ve only just realised the Olympics are on. God knows how I’ve managed to miss that.
  • RedPanda
    RedPanda Posts: 4,987
    It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
    Yes, this appears to have started today. I can't see that anyone has claimed responsibility so given the country-wide coordination, it feels a bit Russian. Or maybe I'm spending too much time on Reddit.

    My main interest is in the men's basketball. USA have sent a 'dream team' so are strong favourites but anything can happen over 40 minutes a game. That's on Eurosport 6, wherever the hell that is. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,766
    Love the Opening Ceremony
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,851
    se9addick said:
    So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started. 
    I don’t think Ireland have been a home nation since the 1920’s?!
    Northern Ireland competitors can choose to represent either Team GB or Ireland. Irish rugby is unified north and south anyway 
  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,185
    On the Andy Murray thing, yes he won “only” three Grand Slam titles during his career. 

    If you take the 12 year span between his first Grand Slam appearance and the major injury he suffered in 2017, 42/52 slams & Olympics titles were won by three men who are the greatest to ever play the sport - we will likely never see domination like that ever again.

    The ten major honours in 12 years that weren’t won by those men were shared as below: 

    - Juan Martin Del Potro (1)
    - Andy Murray (5)
    - Stan Wawrinka (3)
    - Marin Cilic (1)

    Murray quite easily the best ever British tennis player, male or female, and IMO gets into contention for best ever British sportsperson too.
    Redgrave - 5 golds at 5 olympics
    Pinsent - 4 in 4
    Chris Hoy
    Laura Trott
    Adam Peaty

    a very quick 5 Olympians off the top of my head who you could argue would challenge Murray for that title..

    there will be dozens over the years that would be in the same position.




    And Jason Kenny. Between them, the Kennys are more successful Olympians and world title winners than a lot of countries.
    Usain Bolt and myself have 8 gold medals between us.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,037
    se9addick said:
    So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started. 
    I don’t think Ireland have been a home nation since the 1920’s?!
    Northern Ireland competitors can choose to represent either Team GB or Ireland. Irish rugby is unified north and south anyway 
    I know, not sure that makes Ireland a home nation though?
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,037
    Love the Opening Ceremony
    I liked the idea, but feels slightly devoid of atmosphere.
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,365
    Typical of the French, putting lots of foreigners on small boats 
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,628
    Oh good....Bad Manners are doing a turn 😅