dylanisabaddog 5,633 Posted July 21 The Olympics starts in Paris on Friday. Chariots of Fire is on TV at the moment to celebrate 😂 There is a programme on C5 on Tuesday which sounds good about how Britain staged the 1948 Olympics with no money and very little notice. Apparently we got a Gold for poetry! And the marathon was extended by 365 yards so that the King could watch the end without the inconvenience of having to stand up. Please post any recommendations. Someone told me this morning that the speed climbing is very good. Hmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,647 Posted July 23 Simone Biles in gymnastics is back after suffering the yips last time out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,633 Posted July 23 Andy Murray has announced it will be the last time he plays. I know he's done a lot for British tennis but I think I'd rather have seen someone younger given a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,647 Posted July 23 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/23/deeply-ashamed-gb-dressage-star-charlotte-dujardin-pulls-out-of-olympics-over-coaching-video Whipping a horse a lot years ago. Other person involved just decided to complain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary73 273 Posted July 24 13 hours ago, KiwiScot said: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/23/deeply-ashamed-gb-dressage-star-charlotte-dujardin-pulls-out-of-olympics-over-coaching-video Whipping a horse a lot years ago. Other person involved just decided to complain. It’s right that it’s called out. She should lose the other medals she competed for. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,519 Posted July 24 32 minutes ago, Canary73 said: It’s right that it’s called out. She should lose the other medals she competed for. Agree with this. Also, she has said it was out of character. Does she mean out of character to abuse animals, or out of character to be filmed abusing animals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 4,236 Posted July 24 Am I the only one who really isn't much interested in the Olympics? Bidding for the Olympics is always the one I want to lose - as per many other countries. Unless you want to wave the flag (c.f China) it just ultimately costs billions and for what? I suspect many Parisian bushiness are wondering just that at present with the lock downs! What else is on the telly (in full grumpo mode) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary73 273 Posted July 24 For me the best sporting event on the planet - good start with the Rugby 7s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,441 Posted July 24 While playing in France Argentina had a goal disallowed by var well into injury time. Not long after their players were videod singing derogatory songs about the french... Who guessed that would happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik Vawn 302 Posted July 24 (edited) Fiji look unbeatable again in the 7’s.. Shame that GB couldn’t qualify, very disappointing. Great entertainment live on iPlayer. Edited July 24 by Nik Vawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,441 Posted July 24 Quarter finals already tomorrow so im not sure why it needed to start 2 days before the opening ceremony! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,784 Posted July 24 Love the athletics, can't wait, watch diamond league regularly. Makes the missus laugh that I very rarely follow any GB athletes though 🤣 I follow the person rather than the nation when it comes to athletics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,633 Posted July 26 The opening ceremony starts at 6.30pm on the Seine. I'm sure it will be very good but it obviously won't be up to 2012 standards. Do your best France. Bless.... The Russians have been doing their best to spoil it for everyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 966 Posted July 26 The Irish team have been disqualified from the preliminary rounds of the Tug-Of-War for pushing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,678 Posted July 26 On 21/07/2024 at 13:48, dylanisabaddog said: The Olympics starts in Paris on Friday. Chariots of Fire is on TV at the moment to celebrate 😂 There is a programme on C5 on Tuesday which sounds good about how Britain staged the 1948 Olympics with no money and very little notice. Apparently we got a Gold for poetry! And the marathon was extended by 365 yards so that the King could watch the end without the inconvenience of having to stand up. Please post any recommendations. Someone told me this morning that the speed climbing is very good. Hmmm. I remember speed climbing from the last Olympics now you mention it. It is insane, you would swear it’s the camera which is at an angle, not the surface they climb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik Vawn 302 Posted July 26 Having had the misfortune to experience the way the French organised games at the Rugby World Cup I have to wonder if they have learned any lessons from that fookfest, I sincerely hope that for the sake of the spectators they have! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik Vawn 302 Posted July 26 So far the opening ceremony looks like a cheap old job and to send the refugee athletes up the river, in an old boat looking like it may sink, really is beyond belief!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,975 Posted July 26 14 minutes ago, Nik Vawn said: Having had the misfortune to experience the way the French organised games at the Rugby World Cup I have to wonder if they have learned any lessons from that fookfest, I sincerely hope that for the sake of the spectators they have! They clearly haven't. No-one will ever beat 2012 will they? One of the most incredible opening ceremonies I think we might ever see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik Vawn 302 Posted July 26 16 minutes ago, sonyc said: They clearly haven't. No-one will ever beat 2012 will they? One of the most incredible opening ceremonies I think we might ever see. Improving a bit now; some great shots of Paris, but more for the camera than the spectator, yes London opening was amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,138 Posted July 26 This is an utter ****show 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,678 Posted July 26 The planning meeting for the opening ceremony: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,603 Posted July 26 The French are proper messing this up and I’m all in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,138 Posted July 26 Soooo, that's a geezer right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,138 Posted July 26 I'm not sure running round old French buildings with a flame is a great idea after what happened a few years ago 🤷♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,678 Posted July 26 5 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Soooo, that's a geezer right? I’m just glad they closed the door on us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,441 Posted July 26 So you're saying my decision to watch the Norwich game was right? You sure? Random activities that should be an Olympic sport. What are we thinking? I'll start with gull gauntlet. You start in a car and have to get safely through a door 50 metres away attracting the attention of as few of the 20 gulls in the area as possible. You wear a suit a bit like in fencing that detects if they strike you. You're allowed a giant box and large stick for protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,603 Posted July 26 This is hilarious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,441 Posted July 26 23 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: The planning meeting for the opening ceremony: They even let their mate carry the torch! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,603 Posted July 26 It’s raining and they are cocking it up ate we sure this isn’t London? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,678 Posted July 26 4 minutes ago, The Raptor said: They even let their mate carry the torch! You saw the footage of Snoop Dogg with it earlier? Not quite sure why he’s Olympic-relevant but whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
