Olympics 2020/2021 : Discussion & Predictions

[joker_josue]

After another day of games, we have China with the most medals achieved, followed by Japan and then the United States.



Today was also the day that Portugal got a bronze medal. 

[KTChampions]

After another day of games, we have China with the most medals achieved, followed by Japan and then the United States.



Today was also the day that Portugal got a bronze medal. 

Japan has already surpassed its gold medal result at the previous Olympics in Rio. An excellent result considering the early stage of the competition. Will Japan be able to compete for a place in the top three? The first two places, in my opinion, are quite understandable - the United States and China.

[South Park]

Anyone following boxing?

https://twitter.com/ben_damon/status/1419879557524381696

One boxer, Morocco’s Youness Baalla tries a Mike Tyson move on New Zealand’s David Nyika and bite his ear. Not sure what Youness is thinking, but I'm sure he is going viral now. 

Not a very intelligent thing to do, when the whole world is suffering from the pandemic. What was he trying to do here? Was he looking for some cheap publicity? Anyway, now he (Youness Baalla) can practice his biting skills at home, because in all probability he will not be allowed in to the boxing ring again. Or maybe he can try his luck in MMA. These sort of guys are in good demand in that sport. BTW, I head that Baalla is now playing the race card. He is claiming that he is being punished for being black.

Is he actually trying to justify himself that way when we can clearly see that he is trying to bite the other fighter on his ear? Some people really think that we must be really dumb to think we are going to buy that, he deserved to be disqualified and I think an exemplary punishment should be given to him, I understand that the boxing world was lenient with Tyson since he was Tyson but I really think he deserves a lifetime ban from the Olympics and from all the boxing associations as well.

[tabas]

Have you seen the slap ritual of a coach before his athlete goes into fight?
This is now viral: Olympic athlete slapped in face by coach in pre-fight ‘ritual’

Hell yeah! Exactly how my wife wakes me up each morning! 

We can relate with this ritual.

Have you seen the slap ritual of a coach before his athlete goes into fight?
This is now viral: Olympic athlete slapped in face by coach in pre-fight ‘ritual’

To be honest, when I opened the link, I expected to see something more shocking. This is a common spanking and in many sports it is a routine phenomenon (for example, in weightlifting) associated with the fact that the athlete is thus trying to get an additional rush of adrenaline. Maybe this video went viral because of the preliminary shaking that the trainer did to begin with?

Yeah it doesn't look that much to us but before the coach slapped the woman, it seems that she has been slapped already. It may look normal to us but this scenario made buzz in the Olympics.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Why does Indonesia have such a low sports achievement at the Olympics as well as at the SEA Games? I mean, your capital, Jakarta, has almost triple the population of my entire country, and we've already won two golds and a few bronze medals. We're also very good at the Winter Olympics.

I am in Indonesia and have heard a lot of this news. There are many news rumors that the government is not totally in support of Indonesian athletes. Due to the COVID-19 emergency pandemic. even here people still stay at home and self-isolation and many strict prohibitions for events that invite crowds. So it's no wonder that not as many athletes are sent as usual. and congratulations to your country if you get a lot of medals.

[Ebede]

After another day of games, we have China with the most medals achieved, followed by Japan and then the United States.



Today was also the day that Portugal got a bronze medal. 

Asians Doing better than the European's over here...im a little bit perplexed with this.... Portugal getting a bronze today?
This is serious.

[wheelz1200]

After another day of games, we have China with the most medals achieved, followed by Japan and then the United States.



Today was also the day that Portugal got a bronze medal. 

In terms of golds yes but overall US is in the medal.lead by a couple.  Once track and field comes on board that will be interesting to see how that affects the medal count.  Not sure which country is favored in T&F.  Games have been fun to watch so far.  Looking forward to the next couple of weeks.

[verita1]

Anyone following boxing?

https://twitter.com/ben_damon/status/1419879557524381696

One boxer, Morocco’s Youness Baalla tries a Mike Tyson move on New Zealand’s David Nyika and bite his ear. Not sure what Youness is thinking, but I'm sure he is going viral now. 

Not a very intelligent thing to do, when the whole world is suffering from the pandemic. What was he trying to do here? Was he looking for some cheap publicity? Anyway, now he (Youness Baalla) can practice his biting skills at home, because in all probability he will not be allowed in to the boxing ring again. Or maybe he can try his luck in MMA. These sort of guys are in good demand in that sport. BTW, I head that Baalla is now playing the race card. He is claiming that he is being punished for being black.

Is he actually trying to justify himself that way when we can clearly see that he is trying to bite the other fighter on his ear? Some people really think that we must be really dumb to think we are going to buy that, he deserved to be disqualified and I think an exemplary punishment should be given to him, I understand that the boxing world was lenient with Tyson since he was Tyson but I really think he deserves a lifetime ban from the Olympics and from all the boxing associations as well.

I think that boxer Youness Baalla in his desperation because he was losing felt the desire to bite David Nyika's ear of course it is an unsportsmanlike action.
In an interview David Nyika said that it was unfortunately the referee did not see what was happening.
When I saw the image I immediately remembered when Tyson bit part of Evander Holyfield's ear, Tyson was disqualified and his boxing license revoked for a few months so I remember that anecdote.

[verita1]

After another day of games, we have China with the most medals achieved, followed by Japan and then the United States.



Today was also the day that Portugal got a bronze medal. 

My country Venezuela has also achieved a medal in these Olympics. I also feel in solidarity with your country Portugal. Our athlete Julio Mayora won the silver medal in the men's weightlifting discipline 73 kilograms.

In a few hours a favorite athlete from our country who could win the gold medal or any other will compete, Yulimar Rojas in the discipline of Women's triple jump.
She participates in group A with competitors from the US, Jamaica and Kazakhstan.
Those who make it to the Olympics are very high-performance athletes.
Good luck to you all! 🤞

[crzy]

Why does Indonesia have such a low sports achievement at the Olympics as well as at the SEA Games? I mean, your capital, Jakarta, has almost triple the population of my entire country, and we've already won two golds and a few bronze medals. We're also very good at the Winter Olympics.

I am in Indonesia and have heard a lot of this news. There are many news rumors that the government is not totally in support of Indonesian athletes. Due to the COVID-19 emergency pandemic. even here people still stay at home and self-isolation and many strict prohibitions for events that invite crowds. So it's no wonder that not as many athletes are sent as usual. and congratulations to your country if you get a lot of medals.

In my country there's also a limited support from the government but our athletes works very hard and ask for the private companies to fund them and it works. I don't know the system of Indonesia but hopefully their athletes wont lose hope and continue to work until they achieve their big dreams. This Olympic shows a lot of drama already, but still kudos to the committee for making this possible despite of the pandemic. 

That's the issue on many athletes but since there's a lot of private institutions who are willing to help, some of them was able to go to the podium and win some medal. A huge population doesn't mean a lot of athletes maybe some are don't want to participate at all but still congrats to those who are trying enough to at least go on a bigger stage. We are near to close this Olympic, bigger countries are leading all the way, it's good that they have a good system with regards to supporting their athletes.

[LUCKMCFLY]

It is regrettable that racism problems arise at the Olympic Games, many campaigns have been carried out to prevent this type of act, human behavior of this style is totally deplorable in the current situation we live in:


German official sent home from Tokyo Olympics after making racist remarks

Reuters reported that Moster was heard shouting, "Get the camel drivers, get the camel drivers" at Nikias Arndt, who was trailing Azzedine Lagab from Algeria and Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier from Eritrea.  

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/patrick-moster-german-cycling-director-olympics-racist-remarks/

The worst of all is that these comments are by the same sports director of the German cycling federation, a person who should be an example for everyone, falls into this type of act. Although he later apologized, he said that it was not his intention to offend anyone, but I think that he should have thought about it before, currently these things in sport should not be said.

[goaldigger]

It is regrettable that racism problems arise at the Olympic Games, many campaigns have been carried out to prevent this type of act, human behavior of this style is totally deplorable in the current situation we live in:


German official sent home from Tokyo Olympics after making racist remarks

Reuters reported that Moster was heard shouting, "Get the camel drivers, get the camel drivers" at Nikias Arndt, who was trailing Azzedine Lagab from Algeria and Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier from Eritrea.  

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/patrick-moster-german-cycling-director-olympics-racist-remarks/

The worst of all is that these comments are by the same sports director of the German cycling federation, a person who should be an example for everyone, falls into this type of act. Although he later apologized, he said that it was not his intention to offend anyone, but I think that he should have thought about it before, currently these things in sport should not be said.

Good thing is, the Committee didn’t tolerate this one, I think Simone Biles also experience the same thing from other athletes and even with their own team. Players should not just focus on their skills and talent, they should also know how to respect other people. Well, this is a competition but they should play by the rules to avoid this kind of problem that can ruin their reputation.

[suzanne5223]

Anyone following boxing?

https://twitter.com/ben_damon/status/1419879557524381696

One boxer, Morocco’s Youness Baalla tries a Mike Tyson move on New Zealand’s David Nyika and bite his ear. Not sure what Youness is thinking, but I'm sure he is going viral now. 

Not a very intelligent thing to do, when the whole world is suffering from the pandemic. What was he trying to do here? Was he looking for some cheap publicity? Anyway, now he (Youness Baalla) can practice his biting skills at home, because in all probability he will not be allowed in to the boxing ring again. Or maybe he can try his luck in MMA. These sort of guys are in good demand in that sport. BTW, I head that Baalla is now playing the race card. He is claiming that he is being punished for being black.

Is he actually trying to justify himself that way when we can clearly see that he is trying to bite the other fighter on his ear? Some people really think that we must be really dumb to think we are going to buy that, he deserved to be disqualified and I think an exemplary punishment should be given to him, I understand that the boxing world was lenient with Tyson since he was Tyson but I really think he deserves a lifetime ban from the Olympics and from all the boxing associations as well.

First, Mike Tyson is not God and he's not above the boxing rules. Before now there's a certain penalty is already set for Boxer whoever make this move and I believe it is not a lifetime ban.
I believe the officials present at the scheme know what they are doing and they also have certain rules and regulations they have to follow when an issue like this occurs.

[Luzin]

Because the two Indonesian representatives in the men's doubles are both group winners, so they have the opportunity to present the All Indonesian Final. Although previously they had to compete in the quarterfinals and semifinals for the final match.

It seems that Indonesia's final failed. Minion lost to Malaysia's Chia/Soh Woii Yik. The world number 1 pair lost 14-21, 17-21 in 33 minutes.
Just waiting for the men's doubles pair M. Ahsan / H. Setiawan I hope they can perform well today.

Why does Indonesia have such a low sports achievement at the Olympics as well as at the SEA Games? I mean, your capital, Jakarta, has almost triple the population of my entire country, and we've already won two golds and a few bronze medals. We're also very good at the Winter Olympics.

The large population cannot describe the sports achievements. I think the management of Human Resources carried out by the board is not optimal. Limited facilities, budget and flight hours are very constraint.

[Sithara007]

The large population cannot describe the sports achievements. I think the management of Human Resources carried out by the board is not optimal. Limited facilities, budget and flight hours are very constraint.

Having a large population doesn't guarantee success in sports. India is having a population of 1.4 billion, and the last time they won a gold medal at the Olympics was way back in 2008. And the Indian government is spending hundreds of millions of USD in training the athletes every year, and sending them to US and other countries to have the best coaches and trainers. But there have been hardly any success. I think that it has something to do with the genetics as well. Perhaps the majority of Indian population doesn't have the genetic strength to compete in sports. Because most of the medals have been won by ethnic minorities form the northeast region, who are racially different from the rest of Indians.

[Marvelman]

The large population cannot describe the sports achievements. I think the management of Human Resources carried out by the board is not optimal. Limited facilities, budget and flight hours are very constraint.

Having a large population doesn't guarantee success in sports. India is having a population of 1.4 billion, and the last time they won a gold medal at the Olympics was way back in 2008. And the Indian government is spending hundreds of millions of USD in training the athletes every year, and sending them to US and other countries to have the best coaches and trainers. But there have been hardly any success. I think that it has something to do with the genetics as well. Perhaps the majority of Indian population doesn't have the genetic strength to compete in sports. Because most of the medals have been won by ethnic minorities form the northeast region, who are racially different from the rest of Indians.

With only 29 total summer medals, India is historically one of the Olympics' underperformers. By comparison, Slovakia totaled 37 despite having 0.4 percent of India's population and not even being a country until 1993. However, it is fair to point out that some of the sports Indians excel at on the international stage, such as cricket and squash, aren't Olympic events.

[KTChampions]

It is regrettable that racism problems arise at the Olympic Games, many campaigns have been carried out to prevent this type of act, human behavior of this style is totally deplorable in the current situation we live in:


German official sent home from Tokyo Olympics after making racist remarks

https://i.imgur.com/RK69K2N.png

Reuters reported that Moster was heard shouting, "Get the camel drivers, get the camel drivers" at Nikias Arndt, who was trailing Azzedine Lagab from Algeria and Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier from Eritrea.  

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/patrick-moster-german-cycling-director-olympics-racist-remarks/

The worst of all is that these comments are by the same sports director of the German cycling federation, a person who should be an example for everyone, falls into this type of act. Although he later apologized, he said that it was not his intention to offend anyone, but I think that he should have thought about it before, currently these things in sport should not be said.

Maybe I missed something in this story, but why is it talking about racism? In my opinion, this is nothing more than stupidity mixed with stereotypes. This is very unpleasant and such behavior is certainly unacceptable, but the punishment is excessive. Perhaps some disciplinary action should have been taken against him at the end of the competition.

[stadus]

It is regrettable that racism problems arise at the Olympic Games, many campaigns have been carried out to prevent this type of act, human behavior of this style is totally deplorable in the current situation we live in:


German official sent home from Tokyo Olympics after making racist remarks

https://i.imgur.com/RK69K2N.png

Reuters reported that Moster was heard shouting, "Get the camel drivers, get the camel drivers" at Nikias Arndt, who was trailing Azzedine Lagab from Algeria and Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier from Eritrea.  

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/patrick-moster-german-cycling-director-olympics-racist-remarks/

The worst of all is that these comments are by the same sports director of the German cycling federation, a person who should be an example for everyone, falls into this type of act. Although he later apologized, he said that it was not his intention to offend anyone, but I think that he should have thought about it before, currently these things in sport should not be said.

Maybe I missed something in this story, but why is it talking about racism? In my opinion, this is nothing more than stupidity mixed with stereotypes. This is very unpleasant and such behavior is certainly unacceptable, but the punishment is excessive. Perhaps some disciplinary action should have been taken against him at the end of the competition.

The punishment may be too much but the committee might be strong in promoting anti-racism, remember that the event is held in Japan, it's in Asia where we also hear a lot of asian racism comments from Americans and europian countries. Olympics is a big competition and we should know its mission.

https://olympics.com/ioc/beyond-the-games#:~:text=The%20goal%20of%20the%20Olympic,friendship%2C%20solidarity%20and%20fair%20play.

The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practiced without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.

[Ratash]

Incredible performance from zverev in this third set he is leading 3 0 and breaking twice djokovic serve i think its decided and we will see him in the finals and with this performance he will get the gold medal for sure.

[KTChampions]

Maybe I missed something in this story, but why is it talking about racism? In my opinion, this is nothing more than stupidity mixed with stereotypes. This is very unpleasant and such behavior is certainly unacceptable, but the punishment is excessive. Perhaps some disciplinary action should have been taken against him at the end of the competition.

The punishment may be too much but the committee might be strong in promoting anti-racism, remember that the event is held in Japan, it's in Asia where we also hear a lot of asian racism comments from Americans and europian countries. Olympics is a big competition and we should know its mission.

https://olympics.com/ioc/beyond-the-games#:~:text=The%20goal%20of%20the%20Olympic,friendship%2C%20solidarity%20and%20fair%20play.

The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practiced without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.

Maybe, but why is now almost any action called racism? If I say that the German national team is not performing very well in this championship due to the fact that they did not bring their excellent beer with them and the local of the worst quality would it be racism or not? It might be a dumb/stereotyped joke, but what does racism have to do with it?