Fen Canary 1,289 Posted August 2 7 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: That's the thing though, and to be fair it's more emotive in boxing as ultimately, physical pain is involved - it was lively enough with Semenya and she was a runner! Do we even know for sure if Khelif went through male puberty though? I’m only going by what I’ve read from a few sources. Whatever the reasons the IBA decided that after doing tests it wasn’t safe/fair for the opponents for Khelif to be competing in that category, therefore in my opinion Khelif should be competing in the mens/open category. If a female boxer gets hurt now then however decided to overrule the IBA should be held personally responsible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,137 Posted August 2 Absolute scenes at the BMX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naturalcynic 817 Posted August 2 Good to hear the French crowds proudly singing La Marseillaise whenever their athletes win a gold medal. I wonder if they’re considered racist xenophobic nationalists by the usual suspects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,979 Posted August 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, Fen Canary said: I’m only going by what I’ve read from a few sources. Whatever the reasons the IBA decided that after doing tests it wasn’t safe/fair for the opponents for Khelif to be competing in that category, therefore in my opinion Khelif should be competing in the mens/open category. If a female boxer gets hurt now then however decided to overrule the IBA should be held personally responsible This is just insane. I just don't understand how anyone can claim this is in any way defensible. This is turning all real women athletes into victims of deranged ideologues. Edited August 2 by littleyellowbirdie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 3 Windsurfing was postponed yesterday because it wasn't windy enough! GB gaurenteed a medal through. Which is nice. This badminton is exciting. Regretting getting a ticket for this afternoons game now. I could sit here all day watching random sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,879 Posted August 4 Remember when Snoop Dogg toured the UK and he wore the local teams football shirt? Well yesterday he went to the equestrian at the Olympics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 10,764 Posted August 4 On 03/08/2024 at 08:19, The Raptor said: Windsurfing was postponed yesterday because it wasn't windy enough! GB gaurenteed a medal through. Which is nice. This badminton is exciting. Regretting getting a ticket for this afternoons game now. I could sit here all day watching random sports Caught a bit of the windsurfing and was impressed by the speed and the fact they spend time floating feet above the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 4 3 hours ago, A Load of Squit said: Remember when Snoop Dogg toured the UK and he wore the local teams football shirt? Well yesterday he went to the equestrian at the Olympics. This is just a warm up for LA2028 where he'll end up lighting the flame, being the official mascot, and handing out all the medals. And probably writing the theme tune, singing the theme tune... Flavour Flavour is also involved. USA Water Polo revealed it had signed a five-year sponsorship deal with the rapper, making him the “official hype man” for the women’s and men’s national teams. He's also apparently paid an athletes rent so they can go and compete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 10,764 Posted August 4 Found myself getting dragged into the golf. I don't like golf normally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,137 Posted August 4 Robbed in the shooting, GB girl clearly hit the clay in the (quite literal) shoot out 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 4 They just went through a red light. Typical cyclists! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,647 Posted August 4 4 hours ago, Herman said: Found myself getting dragged into the golf. I don't like golf normally. I switched on this morning(or yesterday) and it was two on two Basketball so I went to the red button and it was golf. Can't be winner every time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 10,764 Posted August 5 Currently watching the women's hockey and I'm finding the cameras are too far away from the action. 😉😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 1,309 Posted August 5 Norfolk’s Lotus doing their bit in a new world record and GB gold in the velodrome. obviously mostly the powerhouse athletes, but nice to see a little contribution from Norfolk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 5 World record for GB means extra beer doesn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,596 Posted August 5 Love the velodrome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 5 The BBC coverage really is poor. There's stuff going on now I want to see but they're just jabbering on in the studio 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,194 Posted August 5 22 minutes ago, The Raptor said: The BBC coverage really is poor. There's stuff going on now I want to see but they're just jabbering on in the studio I was then about to post how brilliant I think the coverage has been! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 5 9 minutes ago, Worthy Nigelton said: I was then about to post how brilliant I think the coverage has been! Perhaps I'm just grouchy tonight! As I posted that they were talking when there was a massive chear behind them in the stadium. Something significant has clearly happened but they made no effort to even see what it was. It was just a bit frustrating. Theres too much jumping between events alot of the time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 5 Great 5000m. At my fastest I would only have finished 7 minutes after them 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 4,137 Posted August 5 Delighted for Keely Hodgkinson 👍 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 867 Posted August 5 That Duplantis is a real character. Tremendous clearance for new world record. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,561 Posted August 5 (edited) Just seen a referee get sent to the TV for VAR and NOT change his decision. Took 5 minutes though. Edited August 5 by canarydan23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary73 273 Posted August 6 Looking forward to the 1500m later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,438 Posted August 6 Only a skateboarder would bring out a ukulele and bubbles to compete in a final! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,971 Posted August 6 On 05/08/2024 at 19:20, FenwayFrank said: Love the velodrome Yep it's cool. But the main athletic arena the Stade de France has the best colour track I've seen in any event. I realise that's a strange comment but it's good on the eye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik Vawn 301 Posted August 6 (edited) The Stade has a lilac hue, sort of parma violet 7 minutes ago, sonyc said: Yep it's cool. But the main athletic arena the Stade de France has the best colour track I've seen in any event. I realise that's a strange comment but it's good on the eye. Edited August 6 by Nik Vawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
overthebordercanary 154 Posted August 6 8 hours ago, Canary73 said: Looking forward to the 1500m later. The Norwegian was so focused on stopping Kerr, he let the American in to win. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,561 Posted August 6 1 minute ago, overthebordercanary said: The Norwegian was so focused on stopping Kerr, he let the American in to win. Call me a cynic, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Kerr get the 2024 Olympic gold in a couple of years. That was a near unprecedented improvement in a PB from the American. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,643 Posted August 6 23 hours ago, yellowrider120 said: That Duplantis is a real character. Tremendous clearance for new world record. Looks like he had room to spare again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
