neilnunb Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Less than a week to go. Can't wait. Which sports are you most looking forward to? Think the only one I really can't be arsed with is the synchronised swimming. Want to see what this version of volleyball where you only use your feet is like. Could be a hoot.
Rudolf's Mate Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Only the ones that matter Athletics though I'll probably watch quite a few tbh.
neilnunb Posted July 30, 2016 Author Posted July 30, 2016 Here's a wee bit Katy Perry with NBC's official vid https://youtu.be/ixhhvYEzwtc
Bindy Badgy Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Looking forward to the judo. Quite gutted that I didn't make it over to Rio as I went to Beijing and London.
Masonic Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 i will most likely go degen for a couple weeks betting on this crap lol looking forward to it
Sooperstar Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Only a matter of time until this turns into a 'who is the tidiest lassie at the Olympics discussion'. One of the British diver birds is worth checking out.
Thaw Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Only a matter of time until this turns into a 'who is the tidiest lassie at the Olympics discussion'. One of the British diver birds is worth checking out. We can do one for each of the events in the athletics if you'd like.
His name is Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Quite like the diving, only time I ever watch it mind you Sent from my D5833 using Tapatalk
hughesie27 Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 The female gymnastics competition will be fierce this year.
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 Only a matter of time until this turns into a 'who is the tidiest lassie at the Olympics discussion'. One of the British diver birds is worth checking out. Tonya Couch?
chester copperpot Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 That's the one I think. I defo would like an Olympics hottie thread however would also like a thread where we can actually talk about the Olympics. Looking forward to the cycling, swimming and the track events. I will most probably watch everything. Ironically I cannot really get into the football tournament though!
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Sevens Rugby, Hockey (although the squad selections are a complete and utter disgrace with almost all players English, despite players player of the year being a Scot in English div 1),band cycling. Can't be bothered with gymnastics, equestrian, diving, shooting stuff although their participants are all top class. Really don't like the weight lifting where almost all will be on some sort of steroid, sailing, rowing, fencing and judo as they are boring to watch although fun to take part in. Hope Mo Farah gets beat, Ennis Hill wins again and Cavendish gets medal. Other than that, look forward to Dutch and Argentian ladies hockey teams where their are some cracking looking women.
deesidejambo Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 Athletics and swimming. Maybe the track cycling for the thrills. The rest is dull and overblown. and the paralympics - total garbage.
KineticBeat Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 I'm looking forward to all of it but wondering how many times British commentators will try and slyly put in that it's not as good as London 2012
niblick1874 Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 Do we have to wait for it to begin before the pics start? Who's Tanya Couch? Thread just for the pics? I want pics.
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 Athletics and swimming. Maybe the track cycling for the thrills. The rest is dull and overblown. and the paralympics - total garbage. Yep, forgot about Paralympics and the obsession with trying to prove it is as good as 'proper' olympics. It isn't and it never will be, regardless of C4 giving it undeserved and overblown coverage. They can have the event, but quit trying to persuade anyone that it is worth watching, unless you have personal or family interest.
neilnunb Posted July 31, 2016 Author Posted July 31, 2016 Must admit I never bother with the Paralympics other than I like watching David Weir's races. On a side note, I see a British athlete became only the third Brit to run 100m undrr 10 seconds...unfortunately he's in the British bobsleigh team
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 Go on then? nope, no hidden agenda. Just haven't taken to him at all and would rather he lost.
fabienleclerq Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 nope, no hidden agenda. Just haven't taken to him at all and would rather he lost. It's the Olympics not a personality contest! You'd rather a British athlete lost? Can't see what you'd have against him either seems a decent chap.
Thaw Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 I'd be pleased for Mo if he won, but to be honest I'd be even happier if someone with greater potential took his crown. Mo is dominating his events and you can't say nay to that, but he hasn't come near to the world record in either and the 5k and 10k aren't especially strong at the moment compared to the 800 and 1500 which both feature a number of former title winners. I saw an 18 year old Ethiopian named Kejelcha winning the world indoors earlier this year and he almost reminded me of Bolt when he first appeared. Sadly he hasn't quite kicked on from there as I thought he might have, but time is still on his side.
Thaw Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 Do we have to wait for it to begin before the pics start? Who's Tanya Couch? Thread just for the pics? I want pics. She has a column in the Metro. I won't state the obvious by pointing out that you can also Google.
Hugh Phamism Posted August 1, 2016 Posted August 1, 2016 Our very own Eilidh Doyle (Child) is running in the 400m Hurdles on 16th Aug.
aussieh Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 Look forward to watching over whiter than white cycling team. It seems our lot don't have to take drug tests or just blame it on asthma inhalers. Russian amateur's take note.
neilnunb Posted August 2, 2016 Author Posted August 2, 2016 The women's and men's football starts tomorrow & Thursday. BBC red button to watch them.
southcap Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 Someone summed it up perfectly to me. The olympics should be the highest honour in a particular sport to be eligible. For example; football - world cup, tennis - Any of the majors etc These sports shouldn't be at the olympics imo. The olympics shouldn't be viewed as the 'league cup'.
tweegy Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 Someone summed it up perfectly to me. The olympics should be the highest honour in a particular sport to be eligible. For example; football - world cup, tennis - Any of the majors etc These sports shouldn't be at the olympics imo. The olympics shouldn't be viewed as the 'league cup'. I'd say for tennis it is getting that sort of prestige.
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 Despite all the debates, looking forward to the golf. Still a strong field and will be interesting to see a new course being used for tournament golf.
aussieh Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Someone summed it up perfectly to me. The olympics should be the highest honour in a particular sport to be eligible. For example; football - world cup, tennis - Any of the majors etc These sports shouldn't be at the olympics imo. The olympics shouldn't be viewed as the 'league cup'. What about the tour of France? Is that cyclists oot too.
Bindy Badgy Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 What about the tour of France? Is that cyclists oot too. Olympics is the premier event for track cyclists so that should be there. It's debatable whether or not road cycling should be there.
aussieh Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Olympics is the premier event for track cyclists so that should be there. It's debatable whether or not road cycling should be there. World championship I'd say.I'd rather have the Rainbow jersey. Then I know I've beaten everyone.
i8hibsh Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Look forward to watching over whiter than white cycling team. It seems our lot don't have to take drug tests or just blame it on asthma inhalers. Russian amateur's take note. aussieh I promise I am not trying to spark a debate/argument but I am genuinely curious, do you cheer on 'Team GB' in the Olympics?
AWM Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Andy Murray has been chosen to carry the flag at the opening ceremony.
i8hibsh Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Andy Murray has been chosen to carry the flag at the opening ceremony. Great honour for him.
Dawnrazor Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Only thing I'll watch with interest is the Clay Pigeon, Rifle shooting and the Boxing, not interested in athletics really.
niblick1874 Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Come on Canada. Scored after 22 seconds. went down to ten, em, men and it's still 1 0 after 60
redm Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Opening Ceremony at midnight on Friday night. I'm looking forward to having some sport to watch again. It's been rubbish since Wimbledon finished.
Helzibob Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Athletics, cycling and swimming but I'll watch most of it. How far ahead is Brazil? 4/5 hours? It could mean some prime time spots are late on for us.
Chester™ Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Athletics, cycling and swimming but I'll watch most of it. How far ahead is Brazil? 4/5 hours? It could mean some prime time spots are late on for us. They're behind 4 hours.
Helzibob Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 They're behind 4 hours. That's what I meant, doh! So a 7pm peak time event will be on at 11pm here. I'm in my bed sleeping by that time on a work night. I'll have to make do with catch up or highlights shows.
Boof Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Just checking out the results of the women's fitba' and the page is titled http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/olympic-football-women/results So we're entirely clear that it's women playing...so why does each team name have <country> women Canada Women2-0Australia Women like so? Oh, aye - GO, Canada
aussieh Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 aussieh I promise I am not trying to spark a debate/argument but I am genuinely curious, do you cheer on 'Team GB' in the Olympics?No. Who or what is Team GB. Oh right, you mean England.
aussieh Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 aussieh I promise I am not trying to spark a debate/argument but I am genuinely curious, do you cheer on 'Team GB' in the Olympics?But as its the last time they'll compete, I might, just for auld time sake.
niblick1874 Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 Two reasons why kickback is going down the tubes are above. With out a pause for breath they are at it again. They are not alone in this but they are the ones that are sticking out a mile here.
aussieh Posted August 4, 2016 Posted August 4, 2016 Two reasons why kickback is going down the tubes are above. With out a pause for breath they are at it again. They are not alone in this but they are the ones that are sticking out a mile here.Aye, nibs. You never ruin a good thread with your toenail biting.Hypocrisy is that an Olympic sport, maybe you could win Gold.
neilnunb Posted August 4, 2016 Author Posted August 4, 2016 Murray starts his defence against Troicki...Djokovic plays del Potro which could be tasty.
Thaw Posted August 5, 2016 Posted August 5, 2016 BBC talking about how 'cool' Bradley Wiggins is. IMO he is a prime example of how alleged 'characters' are often the most boring people around.
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