🥶 Winter Beijin 2022 🥶 Discussion and bet thread 🥶 Winter Game 🥶

[buwaytress]

Right, adding a comment on Norway. They now have 35 medals with 2 days ++ to go, reaching their target of 32 already. 15 gold too, 50% more than the next best (Germany). All to be expected, I guess? Am reading now that many countries and ROC actually build a strategy around getting just silver and bronze.

The Chairman of the International Olympic Committee raised the issue of limiting the minimum age of athletes allowed to participate in the Olympic Games.  After the story with the 15-year-old figure skater Valeeva, I think this is the right decision.  Such very young athletes should not participate for reasons of their still teenage psyche, which can be seriously disturbed by the stress of losing.

Well, to be fair, I've seen the stress and psyche of 20 year olds and they're not much better. I do agree there's a need for age category for youth too, though. Young talent needs to be protected, though even in professional sports, not all of them have an age minimum that's appropriate. Footballers playing senior games at 16 (the minimum I think in EPL) isn't very wise IMO.

[coinism]

Right, adding a comment on Norway. They now have 35 medals with 2 days ++ to go, reaching their target of 32 already. 15 gold too, 50% more than the next best (Germany). All to be expected, I guess? Am reading now that many countries and ROC actually build a strategy around getting just silver and bronze.

Norway loading the medals tally table with 15 gold and still 2 days to go. Now it's very much clear that Norway will get first position.  Norway has now total of 368 medals in winter olympics. Norway is too good in Alpine skiing and results of some categories are still to come, so there are more Gold still waiting for Norway.

[KTChampions]

The Chairman of the International Olympic Committee raised the issue of limiting the minimum age of athletes allowed to participate in the Olympic Games.  After the story with the 15-year-old figure skater Valeeva, I think this is the right decision.  Such very young athletes should not participate for reasons of their still teenage psyche, which can be seriously disturbed by the stress of losing.

Any professional sport is violence against the body. And it's one thing if it's an adult's body and another if it's a child's body. This is a good proposal, but to be honest, it is unlikely to be accepted, since the existing training schemes prepare athletes for competitions almost from birth, no one will break these schemes. And in fact, children will not be protected in any way even if this proposal is accepted - they will be tortured long before the legal age for competitions with training and preparation.

[og kush420]

For as long as I can remember the winter and summer games have always been held in different countries.

Both winter and summer games take place every 4 years this way every 2 years we will have either one or the other.

The only recent peculiarity occurred this year due to Covid and the postponement of the summer games for a year.

I would say that winter games popularity among bitcointalk.org gambling community grew just because.of this thread. People in general are not much interested in winter games. Today's top headline was Kamila Valieva, as she finished 4th in skating after she was allowed to continue her winter olympics journey by CAS.

[decodx]

Highlights from Day 14 of the Beijing Winter Olympics

With 15 gold medals, Norway set a new Olympic record.
Russian figure skater Shcherbakova wins the women's single gold as Valieva finishes fourth.
After dominating the half-pipe final, China's Eileen Gu wins her second Olympic gold medal.
Sweden and Great Britain will face off in the men's curling final.
The 1,000m race is won by Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, setting a new Olympic record.
Sweden's Sandra Naeslund wins gold in ski cross.
The ROC will face Finland in the men's ice hockey final.
Lidiia Hunko, a Ukrainian bobsledder, tested positive for a prohibited substance.


Olympic Medal Table (Top 10)


Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

[wxa7115]

The winter games are also pushed into the background a bit. When you watch the games you don't have the idea that these are the Olympic winter games. The focus of all the news these days remains on corona, even though the pandemic is now gradually coming to an end. It's great that those athletes prepare themselves for 4 years. Some athletes even only participate in a part/distance, if you are not at your peak then you have trained for 4 years for nothing.

not only 4 years of preparation but some are not first-timers here like they have been preparing all their life for this kind of event. anyway, the covid news will always be there as this is the reason why we don't have a very lively audience. only few spectators are allowed to witness the event. no fans from other countries are allowed. but i believe, next olympics will be different as the covid pandemic will soon turn to be endemic and most people will be fully vaccinated. so they may start accepting visitors and fans around the globe.

This is why it is so devastating for those athletes when they suffer an injury, after all we are not talking about a few years of preparation, most of them have trained all their lives to have a few minutes and in some cases a few seconds to compete in the games.

And if to this we add that a great deal of the sports are not really popular and that most people only watch that sport during the olympic games this makes any injury even worse.

[LTU_btc]

What a game between Russia and Sweden. Nothing surprising that it went to overtime and then to penalty shootout. Both teams made 16 penalty shots combined and Russia won after shootout. In other semifinal Finland managed to beat Slovakia 2:0. Their second goal was scored to empty net. So, we have final beteeen Russia and Finland.
Amazing win by Justine Braisaz-Bouchet in women biathlon mass start race. She got 4 penalty laps, but despite it she won - her closer opponents also made mistakes in shooting. Norway athletes Tiril Eckhoff and Marte Olsbu Roeiseland were 2nd and 3rd.
In men race, another gold was taken by Johannes Boe. He had 4 penalty laps, his opponents were better on shooting, but Boe was fastest on track. Martin Ponsiluoma is 2nd, Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen 3rd. In general, biathlong competition was awesome for Norway.
Olympic games is coming to an end. Tomorrow we have many finals in individual competions and bronze finals in hockey, curling and 2-woman bobsleigh.

[blatchcorn]

Highlights from Day 14 of the Beijing Winter Olympics

With 15 gold medals, Norway set a new Olympic record.
Russian figure skater Shcherbakova wins the women's single gold as Valieva finishes fourth.
After dominating the half-pipe final, China's Eileen Gu wins her second Olympic gold medal.
Sweden and Great Britain will face off in the men's curling final.
The 1,000m race is won by Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, setting a new Olympic record.
Sweden's Sandra Naeslund wins gold in ski cross.
The ROC will face Finland in the men's ice hockey final.
Lidiia Hunko, a Ukrainian bobsledder, tested positive for a prohibited substance.
Olympic Medal Table (Top 10)

https://i.imgur.com/jfJTYoR.png
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

China has gone up and it will be interesting to see whether china overtakes USA or not.
No USA and Canada, ROC to compete with finland in men's hockey final.
One of best thing about this Winter olympcs is that there are zero covid19 cases in this olympc. This show how well china has organised and managed the olympics. China has spent 8.8 billion dollars to host these games.

[joker_josue]

Olympic Medal Table (Top 10)

Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

Speaking of medals. What were, for you, the surprise countries that managed to win medals?

For me it was a surprise to see Australian athlete Jakara Anthony, having won a medal from another in Freestyle Skiing.
But it was even faster for New Zealand to get two gold medals, in Men's Freeski Halfpipe and Women's Snowboard Slopestyle. In addition to other medals they got.

[delfastTions]

The Chairman of the International Olympic Committee raised the issue of limiting the minimum age of athletes allowed to participate in the Olympic Games.  After the story with the 15-year-old figure skater Valeeva, I think this is the right decision.  Such very young athletes should not participate for reasons of their still teenage psyche, which can be seriously disturbed by the stress of losing.

We recommend that the age of athletes who are allowed to participate in the Olympics or other major events is from 17 years and over because there are considerations of psychological factors that might affect them, especially if they can't compete with other athletes. Yes, stress is one of the most common factors among teenagers. Even though experienced instructors will still coach them, they are still teenagers who have no experience and still need the guidance of their parents. Maybe a child of that age can be included in a regional or national level championship while continuing to see their mental and mental side. If they are ready to participate in a big event, they can participate and be prepared to go to the event.

I agree that the age of more than 15 years is completely unsuitable for participation in such major international competitions.  17 years and more is much better suited, although young people of this age are still practically teenagers with a fragile psyche.  But 15-year-olds are just children, allowing them to experience such stress is not humane.  I think they will set an age limit after all.  Or as a compromise, for example - athletes over 16 years old.  This is true for figure skating, first of all.

[ethereumhunter]

Highlights from Day 14 of the Beijing Winter Olympics
Olympic Medal Table (Top 10)

https://i.imgur.com/jfJTYoR.png
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

China has gone up and it will be interesting to see whether china overtakes USA or not.
No USA and Canada, ROC to compete with finland in men's hockey final.
One of best thing about this Winter olympcs is that there are zero covid19 cases in this olympc. This show how well china has organised and managed the olympics. China has spent 8.8 billion dollars to host these games.

It will not be easy for China to seize the position of the USA because the USA team itself will not want to give in to China. In the remaining matchdays, the competition is getting fiercer, while Norway might confirm that they can take their position as number one.

It was a surprise for us because China seems to be able to overcome Covid-19 and with that kind of budget, I think they have allocated it to various places around the area. But I'm still curious how they can do that even though many new cases of Covid-19 have emerged and their new variants in other countries.

I agree that the age of more than 15 years is completely unsuitable for participation in such major international competitions.  17 years and more is much better suited, although young people of this age are still practically teenagers with a fragile psyche.  But 15-year-olds are just children, allowing them to experience such stress is not humane.  I think they will set an age limit after all.  Or as a compromise, for example - athletes over 16 years old.  This is true for figure skating, first of all.

Yes, applying a minimum limit for athletes will really help children under the age of 17 prepare themselves to take part in bigger events. Children under the age of 17 are still too unstable and can get higher stress, which can trigger their psyche later when they grow up. At least, they need guidance from adult people before they participate in the bigger events.

[KTChampions]

Olympic Medal Table (Top 10)


Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

It seems that no one will be able to move Norway from the first team place. At the last Olympiad, Norway took first place, but in gold medals they were on a par with Germany, but in this Olympiad they completely dominate - the gap from second place is 5 gold medals.
China scored 8 times more gold medals than at the last Olympiad. Good progress, but it looks like cheating - the number of gold medals exceeds the number of silver and bronze medals in total.

[decodx]

Highlights from Day 15 of the Beijing Winter Olympics

Slovakia wins historic bronze in men's hockey over Sweden.
Team China's Wenjing Sui and Cong Han won gold, after 12-year wait, in pairs figure skating.
Sweden wins men's curling gold over Britain.
ROC's Bolshunov wins gold in the 50km cross-country race.
Belgian speedskater Bart Swings won the men's mass start, the country clinched its first Olympic gold in 74 years.
Nolte and Levi secure Germany's 11th gold in the two-woman bobsleigh


Olympic Medal Table (Top 10)


Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

[yayayo]

It's a shame the games are over again. There were many beautiful matches and beautiful events in between. Still, I'm more into the summer games myself. The time format is also not convenient for everyone, since China has a different time zone than Europe. You always keep it that way. I think the medals are a bit divided based on what to expect beforehand, I don't see any surprises. It is surprising that both Canada and America have no medal and therefore no winner, but the 2 best teams in the world.

ya.ya.yo!

[LTU_btc]

It was historic match for Slovakia - it's first Olympic hockey medal in country history.4:0 result don't fully reflect game because last 2 goals were scored to empty net, but in general, this tournament wasn't succesfful for Sweden, despite that they were so close from the final.
Tomrrow is big final between Russia and Finland. There is no favorite, but I'm rooting for Finland.
decodx, 50km cross county skiing marathon was shortened to 28.5 km because of weather condition. Well, if Norway dominate in biathlon, Russia is main powerhouse in skiing. Tomorrow there is women 30km race scheduled.
Curling final between Sweden and UK was dramatic with extra end nedded where Sweden won. Tomorrow is women final between UK and Japan.
Another golden medal for Germany in bobsleigh, this time taken i 2-woman competition. Tomorrow they can take another gold in 4 man competion where two their teams lead after 2 heats.

I agree that the age of more than 15 years is completely unsuitable for participation in such major international competitions.  17 years and more is much better suited, although young people of this age are still practically teenagers with a fragile psyche.  But 15-year-olds are just children, allowing them to experience such stress is not humane.  I think they will set an age limit after all.  Or as a compromise, for example - athletes over 16 years old.  This is true for figure skating, first of all.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but gymanstics have age limit, I think it's 16 years. But in other sports when younger athletes, especially women may have advantage against older opponents, there is no talk about age limit. For example in swimming medals is often taken by 15 years old girls. Or skateboarding - in recent Olympics I think there were some participants 132 or 14 years old.

[KennyR]

Olympic Medal Table (Top 10)

https://i.imgur.com/jfJTYoR.png
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

It seems that no one will be able to move Norway from the first team place. At the last Olympiad, Norway took first place, but in gold medals they were on a par with Germany, but in this Olympiad they completely dominate - the gap from second place is 5 gold medals.
China scored 8 times more gold medals than at the last Olympiad. Good progress, but it looks like cheating - the number of gold medals exceeds the number of silver and bronze medals in total.

During the previous season of winter Olympics it was Norway that won the medals and next is the Germany. This time too the same is happening. As China is the host nation they might've practiced well to grab more medals. China have got different practice methodologies which is very crucial. Maybe this could've happened prior, reason why there is a massive difference in the medals won.

[galambo]

Winter olympics 2022 comes to an end. Norway won most of the medals and with 16 medals they are at no one followed by Germany with 12 gold. What's astonishing is that China who was at bottom throughout the games finished 3rd with 9 medals ahead of there rivals usa with 8 medals.
Today's main news is Finland got there first ever gold in men's hockey as they beat ROC, final score was 2-1.

I enjoyed the games though there is only one participant from my country. Will catch this thread again in summer olympics.

[KTChampions]

It seems that no one will be able to move Norway from the first team place. At the last Olympiad, Norway took first place, but in gold medals they were on a par with Germany, but in this Olympiad they completely dominate - the gap from second place is 5 gold medals.
China scored 8 times more gold medals than at the last Olympiad. Good progress, but it looks like cheating - the number of gold medals exceeds the number of silver and bronze medals in total.

During the previous season of winter Olympics it was Norway that won the medals and next is the Germany. This time too the same is happening. As China is the host nation they might've practiced well to grab more medals. China have got different practice methodologies which is very crucial. Maybe this could've happened prior, reason why there is a massive difference in the medals won.

One way or another, I'm sure there's a lot of cheating involved in China's success. From the point of view of normal logic, if there is a broad development in the country, then this leads to uniform success, the so-called organic growth. But when a team drastically increases the number of gold medals while the number of silver and bronze medals remains very modest, then it looks like cheating (or sniping certain disciplines, but in any case, these are nasty political games and not normal sports).

[ethereumhunter]

Winter olympics 2022 comes to an end. Norway won most of the medals and with 16 medals they are at no one followed by Germany with 12 gold. What's astonishing is that China who was at bottom throughout the games finished 3rd with 9 medals ahead of there rivals usa with 8 medals.
Today's main news is Finland got there first ever gold in men's hockey as they beat ROC, final score was 2-1.

I enjoyed the games though there is only one participant from my country. Will catch this thread again in summer olympics.

China can defend their position at number 3 while Norway still leads at number 1. Germany can not chase Norway position since the gap for their medals is too far to get. The USA needs to be satisfied with the number 4 positions.

This event will not forget by those who participate and they will be back in the next events. The closing ceremony is underway. The event shows that it is successful from the beginning until the end in the middle of this pandemic so we will see other big events coming soon.

[buwaytress]

Winter olympics 2022 comes to an end. Norway won most of the medals and with 16 medals they are at no one followed by Germany with 12 gold. What's astonishing is that China who was at bottom throughout the games finished 3rd with 9 medals ahead of there rivals usa with 8 medals.
Today's main news is Finland got there first ever gold in men's hockey as they beat ROC, final score was 2-1.

I enjoyed the games though there is only one participant from my country. Will catch this thread again in summer olympics.

Ah I arrived late to this. I've got Norway on an outright win on medals counts (should have also gone for them on gold medals count) so I won a nice... 1.11 bet haha. But it was part of a promo where I'd get freespins for every gold so that's where my profit's been coming from.

Summer's definitely going to be more exciting for us as we'll also have more stakes. My country has 2 athletes in Winter but they're just there to represent. No snow in my country