on 23-07-2021 11:38
Hi everyone
I hope you are having a lovely week so far!
Luckily, this Friday the weather seems to be a bit more bearable which is perfect for the official start of Tokyo 2020. And with the excitement of the Euros still lingering, we are now super excited to watch what is going to happen in Japan. But what are you planning to watch? Who are you cheering for? Who will get a medal? Discuss all the ongoings of Tokyo 2020 in this official discussion post!
Ready, set, go! 🏃🏃🏃
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on 30-07-2021 13:00
on 30-07-2021 13:00
30-07-2021 13:06 - edited 30-07-2021 13:07
30-07-2021 13:06 - edited 30-07-2021 13:07
Hi @TheresaV if you go to the BBC page here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport it will usually give you the timings of events.
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30-07-2021 13:18 - edited 30-07-2021 13:22
30-07-2021 13:18 - edited 30-07-2021 13:22
A bit sad that Sir Mo Farah is not in Tokyo. Apparently he failed to qualify by 19 seconds!!
Also I fail to understand how Russia are competing in these games. I thought the Olympic committee had banned them for life?
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on 30-07-2021 13:35
on 30-07-2021 13:35
That doesn't mean that I will start liking football @Mi-Amigo
Thanks @Cleoriff I will definitely check that out
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on 30-07-2021 15:08
on 30-07-2021 15:08
@Cleoriff wrote:A bit sad that Sir Mo Farah is not in Tokyo. Apparently he failed to qualify by 19 seconds!!
Also I fail to understand how Russia are competing in these games. I thought the Olympic committee had banned them for life?
@Cleoriff The ban was not a complete ban and only for a set period. More here : ROC. Apparently should be abbreviated to ROC and no mention of Russia anywhere on anything. Got to give credit though, the choice of anthem is awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D8ygFN1ucY
I wonder what has all the money been spent on for Rowing. Surely they can't have just given it to elite atheletes and not spent in the grassroots? I'd put it down to the circumstances of the last year but perhaps not.
@Anonymous BMX was definitely in London 2012 and whilst I had my doubts, I was won over by the event inclusion. Far more exciting and worthy than Golf and Tennis in my opinion. Flat out racing and effort with no room for error. Got to admit, the Kye Whyte lifting Bethany Shriever after she won gold is one of my favourites scenes so far.
@Mi-Amigo I hope so too. I really can't bear that Megan Rapinhoe bleating on about how unfair life is for her. Which will happen with or without a medal.
on 30-07-2021 15:53
on 30-07-2021 15:53
@sheepdog According to Mathew Pinsent this morning, rowing has received very little Olympic funding for the last 3 years. Our glory days in these events is over unless they get a lot more funding. One of my favourite events and shocking this year.
Re Russia, many of the athletes are complaining about them being part of the games. They have acquired quite a medal haul apparently.
I also love BMX. Fast and furious and great to watch.
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on 30-07-2021 18:33
on 31-07-2021 07:48
on 31-07-2021 08:06
on 31-07-2021 08:06
Yes the mixed 4 swimming relay Gold.
Johnny Brownlee for the triathlon. Gold
Simone Biles has pulled out of more events
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on 31-07-2021 20:50
on 31-07-2021 20:50