Mikey1874 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Paris in 2024 Los Angeles in 2028 Not been following this but its been confirmed by Los Angeles following these cities being designated the two years earlier in year. Just had to agree which did which. Los Angeles has announced 2028. Paris will be 100 years since it hosted Games the one that was the setting for Chariots of Fire. Tokyo is next 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/47317052 I love the Olympics but breakdancing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 42 minutes ago, neilnunb said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/47317052 I love the Olympics but breakdancing??? If the 2032 games come to Edinburgh, I think 'pitchie' and 'kerbie' need to be considered. Gold medals in waiting for Team GB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Look forward to see how they implement Surfing and Climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Squash unsuccessful, but now considering breakdancing, surely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, neilnunb said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/47317052 I love the Olympics but breakdancing??? Why not? Involves a fair amount of physical skill, balance and agility. Certainly more entertaining to watch than squash, weightlifting etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Why not? Involves a fair amount of physical skill, balance and agility. Certainly more entertaining to watch than squash, weightlifting etc. You ever played squash Ray, very tactical sport, I’d love watching it. Should we include all the other forms of dancing if they include breakdancing...ballet,tap, ballroom,etc... all very technical in their own right. Edited February 21, 2019 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: You ever played squash Ray, very tactical sport, I’d love watching it. Should we include all the other forms of dancing if they include breakdancing...ballet,tap, ballroom,etc... all very technical in their own right. Nah, badminton is my racket sport of choice. Re: dancing. They already have figure-skating and gymnastics floor routines which aren't that far removed, so sure, why not. Edited February 21, 2019 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I’m holding out for the TV marathon being introduced before putting my dreams of Olympic gold to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Get this in... ps. I'd love kerbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Get this in... ps. I'd love kerbie Not sure pheckingbottom will be chuffed at his training regime being leaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Look forward to see how they implement Surfing and Climbing. Bound to be really difficult..... the surfboard is going to keep slipping off the rockface ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Ray Gin said: Nah, badminton is my racket sport of choice. Re: dancing. They already have figure-skating and gymnastics floor routines which aren't that far removed, so sure, why not. A lot more to figure skating, but I’ll agree with you on some of the gymnastics. Those women that jump around with a ribbon, what the heck is that all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboy1982 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Gold medal for playing shapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, jamboy1982 said: Gold medal for playing shapes Ooo, I’m getting in some training for that. What about the ‘Olympic pitch and toss champion’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 What about marbles ? Steelies and Chinkies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: If the 2032 games come to Edinburgh, I think 'pitchie' and 'kerbie' need to be considered. Gold medals in waiting for Team GB. We’ll have a Scottish team by then. Kerbie a stick on Gold though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: We’ll have a Scottish team by then. Kerbie a stick on Gold though. You played kerbie because there was nothing else to do. Now kids spend all their in the house playing xbox. African countries will nail this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 54 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: What about marbles ? Steelies and Chinkies ‘I don’t think eating is ever going to become an Olympic sport, but we would win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 They should add Strongman to the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 15 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Squash unsuccessful, but now considering breakdancing, surely not. I liked playing squash, but I preferred waa-sie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: If the 2032 games come to Edinburgh, I think 'pitchie' and 'kerbie' need to be considered. Gold medals in waiting for Team GB. Nah, team SCO will pip them for gold. Edited February 22, 2019 by Sarah O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Drunk ?. Watching steamers trying to fight is hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Citius, Altius, Fortius. Faster, Higher, Stronger. All these sports that need to be judged can get to feck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 14 hours ago, Tazio said: You played kerbie because there was nothing else to do. Now kids spend all their in the house playing xbox. African countries will nail this. Damn it. Yer right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 On 21/02/2019 at 11:56, neilnunb said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/47317052 I love the Olympics but breakdancing??? Yes it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArcticJambo Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Saw a comment on some forum following the Kazakstan debacle about 'If dealing with the messages at the Aldi check-out were an Olympic sport'. Edited March 27, 2019 by ArcticJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Yes it seems Why not?!? Anything is better than Shooting, Archery, Speedwalking, and that god awful Synchronised swimming. Get Darts, Pool, Snooker and Dominoes in anaw. Edited March 28, 2019 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 99% of events are children's gala. It has the feel of watching the three legged race or egg and spoon race. I think I feel like this as I hate 99% of sport but I would rather watch Eastenders and that is saying something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Get these performance arts to feck. As someone said above, if you need judges, then it's not a sport. How about Olympic-level Chap Door Run? I know a few contenders from my childhood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Would prefer this lot ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Craig_ said: Get these performance arts to feck. As someone said above, if you need judges, then it's not a sport. How about Olympic-level Chap Door Run? I know a few contenders from my childhood! That was always my opinion but then someone mentioned boxing requiring judges. As much as I'm no boxing fan, I'd agree it's a sport. Edited March 28, 2019 by Normthebarman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Olympic sex would be a great idea. The one who comes first loses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 11 hours ago, redjambo said: Olympic sex would be a great idea. The one who comes first loses. Too easy. Just give me ten pints then I'll be at it all night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 28/03/2019 at 07:39, Craig_ said: Get these performance arts to feck. As someone said above, if you need judges, then it's not a sport. How about Olympic-level Chap Door Run? I know a few contenders from my childhood! Boxing would have been dumped long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Breakdancing is no different to ice skating or gymnastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 The Olympics should be amateurs only. Andy Murray or Tiger Woods winning gold is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, ri Alban said: The Olympics should be amateurs only. Andy Murray or Tiger Woods winning gold is a joke. Why? It's an elite athlete competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Smithee said: Why? It's an elite athlete competition. For amateurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, ri Alban said: For amateurs What do you define as amateurs. Do they need to have a second job? Most elite athletes nowadays live through grants and sponsorship. What's the difference between that and being a professional? Effectively nothing - they're paid to pursue their career in sport. Have a read of this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, redjambo said: What do you define as amateurs. Do they need to have a second job? Most elite athletes nowadays live through grants and sponsorship. What's the difference between that and being a professional? Effectively nothing - they're paid to pursue their career in sport. Have a read of this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_sports Unpaid, like most Olympic athletes. Only recently have track and field elites like Usain have been professionals. Yes , they have been almost professional, by sponsorship. But do you think people like AJ should be allowed to fight in the Olympics, after turning pro? I couldn't watch a single game of Olympic football, because I think the WC is their Olympics, Wimbledon is their Olympics, and The Open is theirs. Just how I view it red. Still love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Unpaid, like most Olympic athletes. Only recently have track and field elites like Usain have been professionals. Yes , they have been almost professional, by sponsorship. But do you think people like AJ should be allowed to fight in the Olympics, after turning pro? I couldn't watch a single game of Olympic football, because I think the WC is their Olympics, Wimbledon is their Olympics, and The Open is theirs. Just how I view it red. Still love it. I disagree with you on the amateur side of things. It was in the 1990s that the Olympic movement eventually started dropping the "amateur" requirement. However I agree that sports for whom their highest-level competition is more important than the Olympics shouldn't be in the Olympics. How do you gauge that though? I agree with you about football - what a farce it is that the Olympics is for under 23s. Just a marketing gimmick. As are golf and tennis. And yet sports like squash aren't in the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 The Olympics weren’t always just about sport. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_competitions_at_the_Summer_Olympics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 minute ago, redjambo said: I disagree with you on the amateur side of things. It was in the 1990s that the Olympic movement eventually started dropping the "amateur" requirement. However I agree that sports for whom their highest-level competition is more important than the Olympics shouldn't be in the Olympics. How do you gauge that though? I agree with you about football - what a farce it is that the Olympics is for under 23s. Just a marketing gimmick. As are golf and tennis. And yet sports like squash aren't in the Olympics. I love squash, it should be an Olympic sport. The subcontinent would run amok/amuck tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 22 hours ago, ri Alban said: The Olympics should be amateurs only. Andy Murray or Tiger Woods winning gold is a joke. Eldrick didn't win the gold. It was Justin Rose. ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 12:40, ri Alban said: The Olympics should be amateurs only. Andy Murray or Tiger Woods winning gold is a joke. 23 hours ago, Smithee said: Why? It's an elite athlete competition. Amateur high level sport doesn't exist any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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