Olympics 2020/2021 : Discussion & Predictions

[zanezane]

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It's okay if those people that trash-talked her a few years ago will congratulate her. She deserves to be congratulated but even if there are no congratulations from them, she remains the first Olympic gold medalist in our country. I think when she has asked from the private sector, help and donations came into her, and there go the rewards that she's about to reap when she comes back home. I like the positivity of Margielyn, she's just enjoying while she's there and despite her run ends, she's being liked by many as the woman of sportsmanship.

This is a radical opinion but I disagree with you, if we let those people just go their way, we are enabling the bandwagon culture in our country and even in our society, people need to learn that the achievements of someone shouldn't be shared towards the people who thought that they won't make it.

[KTChampions]

The Japanese football team was one step away from reaching the final today, but unfortunately conceded the decisive goal 5 minutes before the end of added time. Now on August 6 we will see the match for 3rd place between Japan and Mexico, I think both teams will give their best as it will be a shame to take 4th place and be left without a medal at all.

[Vishnu.Reang]

The Japanese football team was one step away from reaching the final today, but unfortunately conceded the decisive goal 5 minutes before the end of added time. Now on August 6 we will see the match for 3rd place between Japan and Mexico, I think both teams will give their best as it will be a shame to take 4th place and be left without a medal at all.

Japanese team should be happy with what they have achieved. In the group stage, they managed to win all the games (including the one against Mexico, who are their opponents in the 3rd place playoff). In fact they were the only team in the group stage to finish with 9 points (even Brazil conceded a draw against Ivory Coast). Then they defeated New Zealand in the QF. In the semi-final match, they were tied at 0-0 after regulation time, but conceded a goal during the extra time. It would have been nice to see an Asian team in the finals. But they couldn't do that.

[alegotardo]

Japanese team should be happy with what they have achieved. In the group stage, they managed to win all the games (including the one against Mexico, who are their opponents in the 3rd place playoff). In fact they were the only team in the group stage to finish with 9 points (even Brazil conceded a draw against Ivory Coast). Then they defeated New Zealand in the QF. In the semi-final match, they were tied at 0-0 after regulation time, but conceded a goal during the extra time. It would have been nice to see an Asian team in the finals. But they couldn't do that.

I supported the Japanese as well as the Brazilians (obviously). It's much sadder to see a team get knocked out when they're playing an Olympics in their own country... while other teams can continue to enjoy the "trip" or just go home and try to forget about losing, a host team stands there watching it all happen without being able to participate.

But in fact, Japan deserves its merits for reaching the semi-finals, they played very well despite the 3-1 score.

[blue Snow]

I watched Armand Duplantis from Sweden got gold medals on the pole vault yesterday. he is a great young player, he is the only one person who can jump over 6 meters in Tokyo. Yesterday Night he also tries to create a new record of 6.19 meters, but unfortunately, he got failed 3 times. I think he got WR in a first-time trial, but he failed, it just a bit inchi touched barrier pole. Congrats


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[Sithara007]

I watched Armand Duplantis from Sweden got gold medals on the pole vault yesterday. he is a great young player, he is the only one person who can jump over 6 meters in Tokyo. Yesterday Night he also tries to create a new record of 6.19 meters, but unfortunately, he got failed 3 times. I think he got WR in a first-time trial, but he failed, it just a bit inchi touched barrier pole. Congrats

Once again, this was an event where the Americans were expected to grab gold. Sums up this edition of the Olympics for the Americans. No one really expected Armand Duplantis to win the gold medal, as Chris Nilsen of the United States was the favorite. In the end, Duplantis managed 6.02m, while Nilsen was far behind with just 5.97m. And the former USSR teams were nowhere in the picture (this item used to be dominated by them, until very recently). Similar to the case with Marcell Jacobs, Duplantis is also eligible to represent the US (he was born in the US, and his father is American).

[Shamm]

  Everytime that there's tournament Olympic our country choose the Best who've sent to challenge the other country Not choosing my Country but still good luck for everyone that are chosen to play.

[Shamm]

Quick question, how does a country qualify to play the Olympics? I really want to see my country play but they aren't even participating so I don't exactly get what is the requirements to do be part of Olympics, also who will be carrying the torch this time?

  Maybe the people in your place have no interest to join the tournament or they don't like to join cause they are shy or they will not be unacceptable to be an athlete. I  think the requirements if a person have a gut's and passion to be an athlete ,cause being an athlete you must practice, physically fit, and know the rules and regulations of the game you want.

[Maus0728]

EJ Obiena is another one that will be participating in Pole Vault's Final.

Question: During the pole vaulting event, does the player need to outjump their opponent's jump height or they just need to complete a predetermined height to win the medal?

Or is it the latter because it appears that an elimination is taking place when Braz secured the bronze after Duplantis and Nielsen outperformed him?

[KTChampions]

The Japanese football team was one step away from reaching the final today, but unfortunately conceded the decisive goal 5 minutes before the end of added time. Now on August 6 we will see the match for 3rd place between Japan and Mexico, I think both teams will give their best as it will be a shame to take 4th place and be left without a medal at all.

Japanese team should be happy with what they have achieved. In the group stage, they managed to win all the games (including the one against Mexico, who are their opponents in the 3rd place playoff). In fact they were the only team in the group stage to finish with 9 points (even Brazil conceded a draw against Ivory Coast). Then they defeated New Zealand in the QF. In the semi-final match, they were tied at 0-0 after regulation time, but conceded a goal during the extra time. It would have been nice to see an Asian team in the finals. But they couldn't do that.

Yes, the performance of the Japanese team can be considered very successful even if they take 4th place only. But until the match for third place has not taken place and no one knows the result, it is obvious that every Japanese fan (and not only, for example, I will also root for Japan) will dream of more.

[nhaila]

Congratulations Brazil football team for promoting team at final match against Spain . Brazil football team defeated Mexican football team with pelanties shot .... I am sure Brazil football team would win the final in Tokyo Olympics 2020/21...

Congratulations also Brazil and Spain football ( Olympic) final match. Brazil defeated Mexican football with pelanties shot 4-1 . Two teams can't determine any goal 🥅 within 90 minutes and lastly they faces Tyi  breaker that results 4-1 and finally Brazil ups the final match.

[Jackl87]

EJ Obiena is another one that will be participating in Pole Vault's Final.

Question: During the pole vaulting event, does the player need to outjump their opponent's jump height or they just need to complete a predetermined height to win the medal?

Or is it the latter because it appears that an elimination is taking place when Braz secured the bronze after Duplantis and Nielsen outperformed him?

As far as I know, it is only about which athlete jumps the greatest height. There are three attempts for each height. So if two athletes both jumped, for example, 6.0 metres, but athlete 1 jumped in the first attempt and athlete 2 only in the second or third attempt, athlete 1 would be ahead of athlete 2. The second athlete would then have to jump a greater height to be ahead of athlete one again. If both the height jumped and the number of attempts required for this are identical for 2 athletes, there is a jump off to determine the winner. However, it is also possible that both athletes waive the jump off, as was the case in the high jump, in which case there are two winners.

[Vishnu.Reang]

China looks very strong at the top of the medals table, with 32 golds. The team that made the most improvement this time is Australia (along with Japan). Back in Rio 2016, Australia had won 8 golds. And this time they have won 15 till now. Back in 2016, they were in the 10th position, while this time they are at 4th, above Great Britain and Russia. Asian teams in general have performed well, including China and Japan (South Korea seems to be an exception to this, as they have won less number of golds this time).

[leea-1334]

Well apparently a great example has given us the Olympic athlete Simone Biles, after her return and obtained a Bronze medal, which, is like an Olympic Gold for her, she managed to overcome her fear, she returned with everything, it is very good what made.

I looked for news about this because I actually was totally unaware of what had happened. Very happy for her,,, and at the same time sad that media and fans are having so much impact on sportspeople. Remember Osaka pulled out also before the Olympics because of the same media pressure/stress?

The funny thing is not everybody supports them. I read Djokovic was telling them they have to learn to control themselves on and off court, but of course he got knocked out the very next match and threw a tantrum:)

[Luzin]

. Brazil defeated Mexican football with pelanties shot 4-1 . Two teams can't determine any goal 🥅 within 90 minutes and lastly they faces Tyi  breaker that results 4-1 and finally Brazil ups the final match.
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Neymar's golden generation won in 2016 and again successful this year without Neymar. The football event in the Olympics does not seem as famous as the FIFA event, but it is enough to provide entertainment for us. We look at the young players because I know the rules of Olympic football under 23 years old and 3 senior players. Of course I am happy to see Dani Alves able to lead young people and become champions. But the age under 23 does not seem to apply to women's football in the Olympics, their age is not limited.

[Strongkored]

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I'm not really sure what are the outright odds for US to win or for China.

As far as I know, one of the bookies who have this bet is stake, but I don't really check how many odds for each country that is favourite as the most medal

The Japanese football team was one step away from reaching the final today, but unfortunately conceded the decisive goal 5 minutes before the end of added time. Now on August 6 we will see the match for 3rd place between Japan and Mexico, I think both teams will give their best as it will be a shame to take 4th place and be left without a medal at all.

The gold medal in football is quite prestigious, the Final will face between Spain vs Brazil, Japan will definitely struggle to get bronze but Mexico performed well against Brazil so it's not easy for Japan to win in Friday's match, If it now normal conditions, there would be a lot of Japanese people watching this match at the stadium.

[Jackl87]

China continues to lead the medal tally and the difference from USA is quite far by almost 10 gold medals, it seems that this time it will be China who will take first place, the bettors who chose USA may have started making new bets on China, unfortunately there is no such bet available in the sportsbook where I bet
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Yeah this time it really looks like china will keep the lead in the medals table until the end as they are still 7 gold medals ahead of the US and we only have 4 more days to go. I think there are several reasons for that, the US was not so successful in the swimming competitions this time as australia was very successful there this time. It was very obvious there that the US does not have a swimming superstar like michael phelps anymore who won at least 5 gold medals in each of the last olympic games. Also some big favourites to win a gold medal did not perform as expected both Nyjah Huston and Hannah roberts did not manage to live up to everyone's expectations and did not manage to win their competitions.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Neymar's golden generation won in 2016 and again successful this year without Neymar. The football event in the Olympics does not seem as famous as the FIFA event, but it is enough to provide entertainment for us. We look at the young players because I know the rules of Olympic football under 23 years old and 3 senior players. Of course I am happy to see Dani Alves able to lead young people and become champions. But the age under 23 does not seem to apply to women's football in the Olympics, their age is not limited.

This rule is to make sure that the main players don't miss on their club matches very often. With the women's teams, it is not necessary to apply this rule, as their club schedule is not very hectic. FIFA doesn't gain any profit from the football tournament at the Olympics. However, they have allowed it in order to spread the popularity of football and to increase the funding from various government agencies. The same approach has been taken by sports bodies such as FIH, FIBA.etc. However ICC (governing body of cricket) has taken a different approach and they have refused to include cricket in the Olympics. ICC has stated that they are not interested in spreading the game and inclusion in Olympics may cause monetary losses for them.

[tippytoes]

China continues to lead the medal tally and the difference from USA is quite far by almost 10 gold medals, it seems that this time it will be China who will take first place, the bettors who chose USA may have started making new bets on China, unfortunately there is no such bet available in the sportsbook where I bet
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We still have 4 days to go, although, major competition had taken place. China had always been arch rival at Olympic with USA, if they take a better position this time they deserve it. US will do everything to review the reason for the fall in position and I think the pandemic might also be responsible.

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Just alternative, because there is no direct item saying - Who will win the most number of golds - USA vs. China?

[Vishnu.Reang]

We still have 4 days to go, although, major competition had taken place. China had always been arch rival at Olympic with USA, if they take a better position this time they deserve it. US will do everything to review the reason for the fall in position and I think the pandemic might also be responsible.

I don't think that they can blame the pandemic this time, because none of their star performers got tested positive inside the Games village. On the other hand, many of their competitor athletes from the other countries had to pull out for this reason. China is at 32 golds right now, with US trailing them at 25. I don't think it will be possible for the US to close the gap, especially after their poor performance in gymnastics and track and field. This time it is going to be one of the worst performances by the US team in the Olympics and I don't expect them to win more than 30-35 golds.