Olympics 2020/2021 : Discussion & Predictions

[KTChampions]

Oddly enough, but these are expensive sports - running requires systemic training in good conditions, and not just a street where you can run. Football is an even more expensive sport - you need a field to play, a ball, a goal, a football boots and a lot of partners ready to train regularly.

I agree. However, that only applies at a professional level. If we are talking about amateur sports, most of it is not really necessary.

African and Southeast Asian countries generally don't have very big GDP and yet these countries produce some of the best runners in the world. Football is somewhat similar. Many world-class players come from less-than-optimal economic environments and there have been many cases of youngsters who were born in slums becoming professional footballers.

Despite its heart-breaking nature, I think poverty can be an incredibly powerful motivator.

Here you can argue about running, but football is definitely the lot of rich countries - all the best football players in the world are graduates of the European football school. Football players from Argentina and Brazil do not deny this fact at all, since historically in these countries football is the main sport and does not experience money problems.

[Ratash]

I can congratulate people who bet on Zhan Beleniuk on his performance in Men's Greco-Roman - https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/news/ukraine-s-zhan-beleniuk-wins-men-s-greco-roman-wrestling-87kg-gold
forgot to write it here, but in previous games he took silver medal and it was clear enough (at least for me) that this time he will finally get gold. And he is also our deputy, cool enough  


Glory to Ukraine!

Yes its a well merited victory and strong performance from beleniuk he won all fights without problems exept in the quarter final he had a draw against the algerian wrestler but he qualified because he scored the last point and those are the rules.

[LTU_btc]

Well, it's almost end of Olympics and Saturday we have lot of finals, especially in team sports. USA - France in basketball final. Brazil - Spain in football, difficult to predict who is favorite. France - Russia volleyball final. Denmark - France handball final also sounds very interesting. Seems that France have good time in team events, they will play in finals of most popular sports like basketball, volleyball and handball.
Also, last day of athletics events with 400m relay, 1500m, 10000m and women high jumping finals.
It will be difficult to pick what to watch.

[Sithara007]

Oddly enough, but these are expensive sports - running requires systemic training in good conditions, and not just a street where you can run. Football is an even more expensive sport - you need a field to play, a ball, a goal, a football boots and a lot of partners ready to train regularly.

I have always considered football as one of the most affordable sports. You can use any field to play football, and only minimal modifications are required. And it is not necessary to have boots and other equipment at amateur level. When I participated in intra-university matches more than a decade ago, many of the players didn't had sports boots. And this is one of the reasons why Latin American nations are always on the top when it comes to football. On the other hand, some of the other sports, such as cricket and golf requires more expensive equipment.

[Xinarae*]

I agree that the main reason for the skyrocketing popularity of football is that you don't have to buy expensive equipment to play football like other sports. One ball and your own feet are enough to play football is popular all over the world, but especially in europe africa and central america and south america football is the most popular sport in the world with around 4 billion people liking the game. There is a lot to learn here as many people cannot observe the game of cricket too much.

[joker_josue]

It is true. There are very few team games that you don't need a lot of resources to be able to play. And in poorer places, football is played, even if you can only have a ball made of rags.

Running is also a sport with practically zero costs to practice, just go out and run. But it's a solitary sport, and people like to have fun with other people. That's why football easily becomes popular everywhere.

[Daniel91]

Well, it's almost end of Olympics and Saturday we have lot of finals, especially in team sports. USA - France in basketball final. Brazil - Spain in football, difficult to predict who is favorite. France - Russia volleyball final. Denmark - France handball final also sounds very interesting. Seems that France have good time in team events, they will play in finals of most popular sports like basketball, volleyball and handball.
Also, last day of athletics events with 400m relay, 1500m, 10000m and women high jumping finals.
It will be difficult to pick what to watch.

Today will certainly be the most interesting day at the Olympics in team sports.
The man's basketball final is already over and as expected America won even thought France was very close to victory.
In man's handball final I predict that Denmark will beat France but it will be a very uncertain and even match.
 I don't follow other sports that well so I want predict.
 
 

[Stalker22]

Men's Olympic Soccer Final Odds Comparison:

Spain vs Brazil (Final)
7 Aug 2021 at 11:30 UTC

	|	Brazil	|	Draw	|	Spain	|
BetBTC	|	2.54	|	2.87	|	3.29	|
Betcoin.ag	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
BetFury	|	2.55	|	2.8	|	3.35	|
Bitsler	|	2.51	|	2.74	|	3.26	|
Cloudbet	|	2.59	|	2.91	|	3.36	|
FortuneJack	|	2.49	|	2.72	|	3.22	|
Nitrogen	|	2.44	|	2.74	|	3.17	|
Playbetr	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
Sportsbet.io	|	2.56	|	2.86	|	3.25	|
Stake	|	2.55	|	2.75	|	3.3	|
Trust Dice	|	2.5	|	2.75	|	3.25	|
Wolf.Bet	|	-	|	-	|	-	|

[KTChampions]

Oddly enough, but these are expensive sports - running requires systemic training in good conditions, and not just a street where you can run. Football is an even more expensive sport - you need a field to play, a ball, a goal, a football boots and a lot of partners ready to train regularly.

I have always considered football as one of the most affordable sports. You can use any field to play football, and only minimal modifications are required. And it is not necessary to have boots and other equipment at amateur level. When I participated in intra-university matches more than a decade ago, many of the players didn't had sports boots. And this is one of the reasons why Latin American nations are always on the top when it comes to football. On the other hand, some of the other sports, such as cricket and golf requires more expensive equipment.

Yes, football is relatively cheap (I myself played a lot in my childhood and spent practically zero money on it), but in comparison with chess it is still more expensive. You don't need a lot of space or partners for chess, and you can play chess even at night, which is quite difficult in the case of football.

[Strongkored]

Men's Olympic Soccer Final Odds Comparison:

Spain vs Brazil (Final)
7 Aug 2021 at 11:30 UTC

	|	Brazil	|	Draw	|	Spain	|
BetBTC	|	2.54	|	2.87	|	3.29	|
Betcoin.ag	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
BetFury	|	2.55	|	2.8	|	3.35	|
Bitsler	|	2.51	|	2.74	|	3.26	|
Cloudbet	|	2.59	|	2.91	|	3.36	|
FortuneJack	|	2.49	|	2.72	|	3.22	|
Nitrogen	|	2.44	|	2.74	|	3.17	|
Playbetr	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
Sportsbet.io	|	2.56	|	2.86	|	3.25	|
Stake	|	2.55	|	2.75	|	3.3	|
Trust Dice	|	2.5	|	2.75	|	3.25	|
Wolf.Bet	|	-	|	-	|	-	|

I'm sure this will be one of the match that many people look forward to at the Olympics I have placed a bet for this match, the odds between the two countries are not too much different, which means that even though Brazil are the favorites by the bookies, overall this match will be very exciting, maybe it will end in a penalty shootout.

[Jackl87]

Men's Olympic Soccer Final Odds Comparison:

I'm sure this will be one of the match that many people look forward to at the Olympics I have placed a bet for this match, the odds between the two countries are not too much different, which means that even though Brazil are the favorites by the bookies, overall this match will be very exciting, maybe it will end in a penalty shootout.

In my opinion the Olympics are a stage for the type of sports that are not so much covered in the media in between the Olympics such as Shooting, wrestling and also swimming and track & field. But of course this match has definitely the potential to be one of the highlights of this Olympic Games,  especially for football fans that are not interested in other sports. When i look at this odds i would bet on a win of Spain. Maybe the brazilian team has sent players that are slightly better on a individual level but the spanish players are usually much better trained tactically even in their young age. A draw is also very much possible after 90 minutes as both teams will probably not risk that much.

[KTChampions]

Men's Olympic Soccer Final Odds Comparison:

Spain vs Brazil (Final)
7 Aug 2021 at 11:30 UTC

	|	Brazil	|	Draw	|	Spain	|
BetBTC	|	2.54	|	2.87	|	3.29	|
Betcoin.ag	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
BetFury	|	2.55	|	2.8	|	3.35	|
Bitsler	|	2.51	|	2.74	|	3.26	|
Cloudbet	|	2.59	|	2.91	|	3.36	|
FortuneJack	|	2.49	|	2.72	|	3.22	|
Nitrogen	|	2.44	|	2.74	|	3.17	|
Playbetr	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
Sportsbet.io	|	2.56	|	2.86	|	3.25	|
Stake	|	2.55	|	2.75	|	3.3	|
Trust Dice	|	2.5	|	2.75	|	3.25	|
Wolf.Bet	|	-	|	-	|	-	|

5 minutes before the start of the match. I think Brazil looks like a favorite only because of the name and the fact that they are the reigning champions. In fact, the chances are most likely equal, therefore, if there is a desire, it is more profitable to bet on Spain. I will wait for the result of the first half and think about betting.

[joker_josue]

In my opinion the Olympics are a stage for the type of sports that are not so much covered in the media in between the Olympics such as Shooting, wrestling and also swimming and track & field.

This is one of the main goals of the Olympic games!

That's why football, despite being a sport in the catalog of Olympic games, is not very prominent. And it is in the interest of the Olympic Committee and FIFA that it be so, to prevent other competitions from losing the prominence they have at the Olympics. That's why most football teams take lesser-known and young players.

[Vaskiy]

Finally India got a gold medal on javelin throw. The first medal in the track and field is taken today in the history of Olympics. The 23 year old Neeraj Chopra had made it for India. Now entire India will be in celebration mood, because its a gold for India. This wins will make more younger generation focus on athlete in a country where cricket is a big attraction.

[Finestream]

The Philippines might be so competitive enough in the Olympics but this is a historic year for the Philippines.

As of now, Philippines already bag 4 medals (1 gold, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze) which was never achieved in the past.

Also, among the southeast ASEAN countries, Philippines were leading in the race in meal tally and would probably end as the best.


CCTO.

and this fun fact.


CCTO

[UmerIdrees]

Javelin throw final will be played in Olympic Games tomorrow. This is our country (Pakistan) last hope to get any medal in this Olympics. We have high hopes for him and wish him best of luck. Lets hope he win a Gold medal for us. 

When looking at the elimination results of javelin throwers, there are a few who have throw on similar distance as Nadeem. Of course, anything can happen in the final and good luck to the Pakistani representative. However, it seems that the competition will be very strong in tomorrow finals. However, it seems that Vetter is the favorite and it will be hard for anyone to threaten him.

Pakistan was not able to win any medal and finished on Number 5. 

Indian N. Chopra won the Gold medal. He was lucky as he throwed Javelin over 87 meters in the first two throws and that was the decider. Pakistani player Arshad Nadeem looked out of form and his throw was also going a bit wide. You need to be fully fit physcically and mentally, if you want to achieve a medal.

I am a bit disappointed and will only say "Better Luck Next time".

[KTChampions]

Men's Olympic Soccer Final Odds Comparison:

Spain vs Brazil (Final)
7 Aug 2021 at 11:30 UTC

	|	Brazil	|	Draw	|	Spain	|
BetBTC	|	2.54	|	2.87	|	3.29	|
Betcoin.ag	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
BetFury	|	2.55	|	2.8	|	3.35	|
Bitsler	|	2.51	|	2.74	|	3.26	|
Cloudbet	|	2.59	|	2.91	|	3.36	|
FortuneJack	|	2.49	|	2.72	|	3.22	|
Nitrogen	|	2.44	|	2.74	|	3.17	|
Playbetr	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
Sportsbet.io	|	2.56	|	2.86	|	3.25	|
Stake	|	2.55	|	2.75	|	3.3	|
Trust Dice	|	2.5	|	2.75	|	3.25	|
Wolf.Bet	|	-	|	-	|	-	|

5 minutes before the start of the match. I think Brazil looks like a favorite only because of the name and the fact that they are the reigning champions. In fact, the chances are most likely equal, therefore, if there is a desire, it is more profitable to bet on Spain. I will wait for the result of the first half and think about betting.

So, Brazil still came out ahead in the last minute and now the odds are as follows:
1,47 - 3,75 - 8,75
On another day, I would bet on Spain (in the end, they should definitely win one such match out of seven), but the way they play now suggests a big loss rather than a comeback 

[DoublerHunter]

~snip~

^ That is a good update, it seems the two leading countries Philippines and Indonesia in the medal tally.
However, on the other hand, and in the boxing division it seems Paalam did not bring down his opponent and that is a good point to the Philippines if he was able to win the fight but unluckily, he did not. Nevertheless, it seems the Philippines now has major wins in all categories of sports.

[Woodie]

Men's Olympic Soccer Final Odds Comparison:

Spain vs Brazil (Final)
7 Aug 2021 at 11:30 UTC

	|	Brazil	|	Draw	|	Spain	|
BetBTC	|	2.54	|	2.87	|	3.29	|
Betcoin.ag	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
BetFury	|	2.55	|	2.8	|	3.35	|
Bitsler	|	2.51	|	2.74	|	3.26	|
Cloudbet	|	2.59	|	2.91	|	3.36	|
FortuneJack	|	2.49	|	2.72	|	3.22	|
Nitrogen	|	2.44	|	2.74	|	3.17	|
Playbetr	|	2.6	|	2.9	|	3.45	|
Sportsbet.io	|	2.56	|	2.86	|	3.25	|
Stake	|	2.55	|	2.75	|	3.3	|
Trust Dice	|	2.5	|	2.75	|	3.25	|
Wolf.Bet	|	-	|	-	|	-	|

5 minutes before the start of the match. I think Brazil looks like a favorite only because of the name and the fact that they are the reigning champions. In fact, the chances are most likely equal, therefore, if there is a desire, it is more profitable to bet on Spain. I will wait for the result of the first half and think about betting.

The odds for Brazil were to generous and anybody that knows this should have staked some coins on them, I was expecting Brazil to have a price of 1.5 there about but they got priced at over 2.5 odds.
Half time scores between Brazil and Spain (1-0) and as expected Brazil are currently in the lead thanks to a goal from Cunha despite Richarlison missing a penalty earlier on, match remains evenly contested,can Brazil hold on to their lead ,let's watch and see.

-Snip-
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CCTO

I like the efficiency the Bermuda team have, send 2 athletes and from the two, one delivers a gold medal 🏅.  Other countries should emulate this to avoid investing so much resources without returning  home without medals.

[alegotardo]

Finally India got a gold medal on javelin throw. The first medal in the track and field is taken today in the history of Olympics. The 23 year old Neeraj Chopra had made it for India. Now entire India will be in celebration mood, because its a gold for India. This wins will make more younger generation focus on athlete in a country where cricket is a big attraction.

This year's Olympics have the peculiarity of giving medals to several teams and athletes that were far from being "favorites" or weren't even known until recently.

Not only India and others getting their first medals, but the overall ranking of medals are more distributed.
I don't want to take the credit of athletes, but I believe that the "blame" for this is the pandemic that imposed difficulties for many athletes to train professionally, reducing the inequality between the richest and the poorest of access to good coaches and equipments.

And that's why some countries didn't want the 2020 Olympics to be held.

Congratulations India!