Summer Olympics 2024

[Kemarit]

The Olympics used to be such a big deal when I was a kid. Now I feel like most people won’t even have access to watch it because it isn’t on Netflix… Sure, we’ll get to see what happens on social media, but I doubt a very high percentage of human beings throughout the planet will be tuning in to watch even a single event live.

This has become a problem since the previous games, as I love to watch as much as I can and during the previous edition I could only find one TV channel that transmitted some events live, and only for a couple of hours.

Which surprised me greatly, as I still remember the days in which the Summer Olympics dominated the TV programming and you could watch them all day, if that is what you wanted.

Good for you, as far as I can remember, only few games are very shown in our local TV and everything will be reported either in the 6'o clock news or at 10 pm. And it was funny because the live telecast will be just the opening and closing ceremonies and you wait for your flag to be seen on TV  .

Who amongst you still remember the 1992 Barcelona Olympics? The iconic flaming arrow to open up the Olympics? It was so creative after that, the next host city will have to think to top that.

One of the best, IMHO.

[boltz]

Finally we have Olympics in Europe, for the first time since 2012 London. It means that won't have to get up in morning hours like it was in PyongChang 2018, Tokyo 2021 or Beijing 2022. Or watch all nigh long like Rio 2016.
For me main events is athletics and swimming. Basketball too, but I lost interest a bit when my country failed to qualify. Also, going to focus on sports where athletes from my country will perform. Oh, and forgot beach volleyball - it's one most eye catching sports
There is so many events happening in such short time like 2 weeks, it's impossible to watch everything even if you have 10 screens. Some less popular sports won't get muc hinterest because they will be in shadow of main events.

So true! It was about time for Europeans to enjoy Olympics once again at decent hours right ? Also the French hour is most likely the perfect hour for the entire Europe to have time and watch the Olympics and personally I can't wait for the official start.

So many events indeed and I can't even know what to chose but I will watch gymnastics for sure , basketball as well and of course swimming legends where I will cheer for Popovic from Romania.  

[Zigabel]

also, If the US fails to take the gold in basketball I am certain a lot of people will troll the NBA and its fans.

I don't think professionals should think about trolls or memes too hard. Everyone likes to watch the favorites fail, regardless of the sport and competition. I'm pretty sure there are some circlejerk subs somewhere making fun of some athletes somewhere. Taking them seriously would only drain your energy. That being said, I'm pretty sure every team have their own target and it's no surprise if the US wants to win the gold medal.

These are things that will always come so getting worked up by all of this as a professional is something that I think any professional should be doing knowing there will be days when it will get even better and this same people will join you to celebrate your good days. Winning for the advancement of your career should be the focus of professionals and ths fans and support will be an added advantage on their path.

[OgNasty]

The Olympics used to be such a big deal when I was a kid. Now I feel like most people won’t even have access to watch it because it isn’t on Netflix… Sure, we’ll get to see what happens on social media, but I doubt a very high percentage of human beings throughout the planet will be tuning in to watch even a single event live.

This has become a problem since the previous games, as I love to watch as much as I can and during the previous edition I could only find one TV channel that transmitted some events live, and only for a couple of hours.

Which surprised me greatly, as I still remember the days in which the Summer Olympics dominated the TV programming and you could watch them all day, if that is what you wanted.

Good for you, as far as I can remember, only few games are very shown in our local TV and everything will be reported either in the 6'o clock news or at 10 pm. And it was funny because the live telecast will be just the opening and closing ceremonies and you wait for your flag to be seen on TV  .

Who amongst you still remember the 1992 Barcelona Olympics? The iconic flaming arrow to open up the Olympics? It was so creative after that, the next host city will have to think to top that.

One of the best, IMHO.

I think the Barcelona Olympics was the last time anyone really cared. I don’t think I’ve seen an event live since… I’ve also never bet on an Olympic event before, but I think I’ll probably change that with these games. The Olympics used to be a big deal. Media companies need to do a better job showing it.

[coinlocket$]

Almost time.
It's true that we will have the Games in Europe this year but it is not a great time at the moment.

We are in full summer and it is very hot here around.
Luckily the temperature are going down a little the next week, let's hope that the track is fast so we can see some world records, the 110hs can be one of it.

[Docnaster]

also, If the US fails to take the gold in basketball I am certain a lot of people will troll the NBA and its fans.

I don't think professionals should think about trolls or memes too hard. Everyone likes to watch the favorites fail, regardless of the sport and competition. I'm pretty sure there are some circlejerk subs somewhere making fun of some athletes somewhere. Taking them seriously would only drain your energy. That being said, I'm pretty sure every team have their own target and it's no surprise if the US wants to win the gold medal.

These are things that will always come so getting worked up by all of this as a professional is something that I think any professional should be doing knowing there will be days when it will get even better and this same people will join you to celebrate your good days. Winning for the advancement of your career should be the focus of professionals and ths fans and support will be an added advantage on their path.

You don't expect Basketball fans not to always want to criticize the seemingly best team if the sport in the world if they fail at a major event like the Olympics. The US basketball team enjoys all the recognitions and global relevance as the best in the sport which also attracts more people who wants them to fall so it's left for them to always strive to remain consistent or allow the backlashes from basketball fans to get to them. I think they're still going to win gold in the soon-to-be kicked off Olympics

[stompix]

I was reading about these Olympics, which will be the most sustainable games in history, I feel a little tired with this issue of sustainability, poor athletes, there won't even be air conditioning in the rooms in the heat of Paris...

The heat in Paris is below 30 for the next 10 days and it's not expected to turn over even by early August, so not that much heat, western Europe is quite cool, even colder than normal. Besides, it wasn't like they will not be using any type of conditioning, they were just ditching the usual AC for a complete geothermal system to bring the whole temperature of the building down.

also, If the US fails to take the gold in basketball I am certain a lot of people will troll the NBA and its fans.

Depends, it's not like the US is that interested in the Olympics, the current team you can call it it's just a grab that is thrown away in a few matches and sent to the Olympics, unlike most of the other national teams.
In some sports they don't care about Olympics, look who's playing in the football tournament for example

[buwaytress]

Have to say, Olympics was something to really tune in for many countries to feel some sort of link with athletes closer to home. For instance, just a few years ago, some kid from my village (population of my entire people is 300,000) won silver in diving -- of all sports, where we don't even have pools to practise.

This is the reason why there are lots of sports invented and covered on different sporting events like Olympics. Gaining gold medals doesn't depend on the sport or if it's a good one or not but it depends on the player or teams that are playing it. If they are pro at it then there is a big chance that they can snatch a gold medal on the specific sport that they are playing. You might be right about sports being outgrown because even on other things like for example in toys, this also happens. It's only normal and we shouldn't blame our selves for this.

I don't think our differences is what determines which events are covered by Olympics. That's more thanks to lobbying. Olympics I believe is originally summed up by "faster, higher, stronger". There are some "sports" that doesn't at all echo those value, bowling to me being one of them. There is argument for mental exertion, but without the physical element (yes, why I also don't think Olympics should pass on poker forever), these games should stick to World Mind Sport Games (which was so unpopular it died) or similar.

I was reading about these Olympics, which will be the most sustainable games in history, I feel a little tired with this issue of sustainability, poor athletes, there won't even be air conditioning in the rooms in the heat of Paris...

Forget AC, they will be swimming in sewage water trying not to swallow E. coli and shit. I guess that's the only truly sustainable resource in the Seine.

[m2017]

You don't expect Basketball fans not to always want to criticize the seemingly best team if the sport in the world if they fail at a major event like the Olympics. The US basketball team enjoys all the recognitions and global relevance as the best in the sport which also attracts more people who wants them to fall so it's left for them to always strive to remain consistent or allow the backlashes from basketball fans to get to them. I think they're still going to win gold in the soon-to-be kicked off Olympics

Strong teams, like US basketball team, have high demands and expectations due to their high level of basketball play and any defeat will attract attention, criticism and trolling. And in the case of the Olympics, this is especially true when the opponents are teams from other countries. Among which there are also quite strong teams. And among them there are also enough contenders for a gold medal. Sport is a thing in which it is impossible to achieve heights without “staying consistent”. But should also take into account the factor of chance (even professionals can make mistakes) and the fact that other teams are also improving and will not give in.

[rdluffy]

Wow, it's almost starting, only 5 days to the start of the Olympics 

This time Brazil won't be taking part in men's soccer, unfortunately, but I'll be following surfing, skateboarding, women's soccer and canoeing
In these sports I can place bets, and in the others I'll probably just watch

But my favorite sport is surfing hehehe, I'm rooting hard for João Chianca, Gabriel Medina and Filipe Toledo to get a gold medal

[stompix]

Forget AC, they will be swimming in sewage water trying not to swallow E. coli and shit. I guess that's the only truly sustainable resource in the Seine.

I think that everyone really exaggerates things now just for the sake of it, the level is 3 times higher than it is safe for drinking water, but remember Rio for example?

A report commisioned by the Associated Press has revealed that water in Rio's Olympic and Paralympic venues holds viral levels 1.7m times what would be considered alarming in the United States and Europe just five days before the Games get underway

If you would apply those standards to other regions probably not a single river in whole countries would be safe to even dip your toe in it.

[Sithara007]

There is still not much clarity on how many Russian and Belarussian athletes will be taking part in the 2024 Olympics. The latest number according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is 32, with 17 from Belarus and 15 from Russia. During the previous Olympics, Russian athletes (then competing as part of the ROC) won a total of 71 medals including 20 golds. On the other hand, Belarus won 7 medals including one gold. Their absence this time will benefit other nations such as United States, China, Japan and Great Britain.

[coinlocket$]

Incredible what Pogacar just did in the tour of France.
This athlete is one of the best cyclist of the history of this sport and now comes the question

Does anyone knows if he will race in the summer games?
He is for sure not the best for this kinda races, but in the time attack he can says his word.

[seoincorporation]

Are you guys betting on the olympics, and if you do, then what's the best casino for doing it?

I would say it's a good event to bet in china, they are on another level, and for sure the odds will be low fo them, but let's see. I feel this Olympics will have a lot of tension, of I'm not wrong, the president of France already asked to the OTAN for some kind of security reinforcement to avoid any kind of conflict.

But personally, i like more this event than the wold cup, let's enjoy it guys.

[Reatim]

Who amongst you still remember the 1992 Barcelona Olympics? The iconic flaming arrow to open up the Olympics? It was so creative after that, the next host city will have to think to top that.

One of the best, IMHO.

France seems to be going all out this year. From what I have seen. I am hoping we will get something spectacular and remarkable. Everyone is watching primarily because of the mass-pooping protest that Parisians did in the olympic river.

[tread93]

The Olympics used to be such a big deal when I was a kid. Now I feel like most people won’t even have access to watch it because it isn’t on Netflix… Sure, we’ll get to see what happens on social media, but I doubt a very high percentage of human beings throughout the planet will be tuning in to watch even a single event live.

This has become a problem since the previous games, as I love to watch as much as I can and during the previous edition I could only find one TV channel that transmitted some events live, and only for a couple of hours.

Which surprised me greatly, as I still remember the days in which the Summer Olympics dominated the TV programming and you could watch them all day, if that is what you wanted.

Good for you, as far as I can remember, only few games are very shown in our local TV and everything will be reported either in the 6'o clock news or at 10 pm. And it was funny because the live telecast will be just the opening and closing ceremonies and you wait for your flag to be seen on TV  .

Who amongst you still remember the 1992 Barcelona Olympics? The iconic flaming arrow to open up the Olympics? It was so creative after that, the next host city will have to think to top that.

One of the best, IMHO.

Damn lighting up the flame with an arrow is tight I forgot that they did that. The games are now only just a little ways away!! I think I’m gonna be placing a few bets here on the Olympics I’m just not entirely sure yet what I’m gonna do here, now I’m curious how they’re gonna light the flame again lol

[buwaytress]

Forget AC, they will be swimming in sewage water trying not to swallow E. coli and shit. I guess that's the only truly sustainable resource in the Seine.

I think that everyone really exaggerates things now just for the sake of it, the level is 3 times higher than it is safe for drinking water, but remember Rio for example?

If you would apply those standards to other regions probably not a single river in whole countries would be safe to even dip your toe in it.

I don't remember Rio actually, haha. I've no doubt most rivers in all major cities are unsafe -- but that's why we don't organise competitive swims in these rivers heh. My own hometown has a huge river (but is still alive, people still fish in there, unlike the Seine or most other post-Industrialism dead rivers in Europe) and there's an annual regatta there, huge event, but no one swims in it

I do think some things are exaggerated, but I actually think Paris is exaggerating how safe it is. I've personally had to drink contaminated water for years for my work, with chlorine tablets of course (but the sewage smell remains) but I'd never be telling people those rivers are safe for swimming. Anyway, moot point, it will be held there, good to see also, maybe it forces future rethinks about improving the water quality (and sewage system).

[Reid]

Are you guys betting on the olympics, and if you do, then what's the best casino for doing it?

I would say it's a good event to bet in china, they are on another level, and for sure the odds will be low fo them, but let's see. I feel this Olympics will have a lot of tension, of I'm not wrong, the president of France already asked to the OTAN for some kind of security reinforcement to avoid any kind of conflict.

But personally, i like more this event than the wold cup, let's enjoy it guys.

You mean the best sports bookie? I think Sportsbet.io will be the best place to bet for the Paris Olympics event.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/olympics/outrights
There's always tension when countries are competing but I do hope it won't go as far as counting body bags because this is just to boost sportsmanship in the whole world. Basketball can be a bit out of hand but the Olympics is very strict when it comes to the rules of unsportsmanlike acts. They can throw a player out easily or maybe even disqualify them if they won't behave properly.

[bakasabo]

Strong teams, like US basketball team, have high demands and expectations due to their high level of basketball play and any defeat will attract attention, criticism and trolling. And in the case of the Olympics, this is especially true when the opponents are teams from other countries. Among which there are also quite strong teams. And among them there are also enough contenders for a gold medal. Sport is a thing in which it is impossible to achieve heights without “staying consistent”. But should also take into account the factor of chance (even professionals can make mistakes) and the fact that other teams are also improving and will not give in.

Surprisingly, as basketball is so popular in USA and has strongest league, US did not participate with both men and women teams in a new Olympic games competition: 3x3 basketball. Only US women team participated in 3x3 basketball and won gold medal. Also surprisingly, how close all the games in 3x3 basketball were. This year US is participating in 3x3 basketball, but none of the players represent NBA. All of them are from teams from all over the world.

[LTU_btc]

I think that everyone really exaggerates things now just for the sake of it, the level is 3 times higher than it is safe for drinking water, but remember Rio for example?

A report commisioned by the Associated Press has revealed that water in Rio's Olympic and Paralympic venues holds viral levels 1.7m times what would be considered alarming in the United States and Europe just five days before the Games get underway

If you would apply those standards to other regions probably not a single river in whole countries would be safe to even dip your toe in it.

Yeah, I remember same things before Rio Olympics, condition of water wasn't much better there too. But somehow everything ended OK without any bad consequences. Not sure that things is exaggerated here, but they have to look seriously into it. But damn, how good to have safe river in my city where you can dip into it on hot summer day
BTW, I read that surfing event will be hell in Tahiti, French Overseas territory, 15 700 km from Paris. It's record for the farthest Olympic medal competition to be held outside the host.