Summer Olympics 2024

[Sithara007]

Noah Lyles lost in the 200m race, I thought he was the favorite, unfortunately he settled for the bronze and he said after wards that he had Covid that's why he wasn't able to push 100% on this race.

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won the gold medal with a 19.46-second time. And this time there are no more drama like when he won in the 100m. Another American settled for the silver medal in Kenny Bednarek.

Would love to see though Lyles healthy against Tebogo but we might have to wait for it, maybe in the world's meet.

Surprised to see an African athlete winning the men's 200m race. But then, a lot of respect for Noah Lyles for competing in the tournament despite being tested positive for COVID. And unlike the case with 100m race, the finish was not even close. Letsile Tebogo completed the race with 19.46s, while Kenneth Bednarek of the United States took silver with 19.62. In the top 8, there were 3 other Africans (Tapiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba from Zimbabwe, as well as Joseph Fahnbulleh from Liberia).

[Hanadawa]

Indeed, it’s exhilarating watching Serbia basketball too bad they lose the last quarter due to fatigue since USA has an incredible roster pool that kills them since Serbia starter is already exhausted.
Serbia fatigue is already noticeable while USA still has a lot of players that can play in full capacity. This is the reason why USA is unbeatable because they can beat you on last quarter when the starters is already exhausted.

That is the advantage that the United States has. Their roster is made up of all the best basketball players in the world. They can rotate a lot and everyone can play at a high level. I was honestly surprised when Serbia took the lead in the first quarter but as you said most of the Serbian starters were tired and this gave the United States a chance to take the lead in the final quarter. The final is against France. I honestly like Serbia vs. the United States in the final. I also think it will be an easy win for the United States.

[slapper]

Wait what Team USA is getting destroyed by Serbia on Basketball game?
For the 1st time USA after a long time got top players in the olyphics games and they are losing before the final?

They can still recover but it will very very hard.

Serbia is playing incredibly. We see the difference between European basketball and American basketball, USA is missing great opportunities. Serbia, on the other hand, is on the field with a great team play, they are doing whatever it takes to win the match.
I am looking forward to seeing what kind of fight we will watch in the last quarter. It will be a real surprise if USA loses the match, let's see if Serbia will be able to last until the end of the match

This is a really nasty slugfest between Serbia and USA. Serbia is playing with their hearts on their hands; it's fantastic. Though underdogs, they are not backing down. Though they're not folding against a team loaded with NBA superstars, you can feel weariness settling in

Sports, man, is all about this. The raw feeling, the underdogs attitude, the unrelenting quest of success. Fans all throughout Serbia respect them win or lose. The last quarter will test will power. Can they search far and come upon extra gear? We'll find out. Still, they have already shown that passion and cooperation can propel one a hell of a long distance

[Eternad]

Wait what Team USA is getting destroyed by Serbia on Basketball game?
For the 1st time USA after a long time got top players in the olyphics games and they are losing before the final?

They can still recover but it will very very hard.

Yeah right, Serbia managed to completely outplayed Team USA during 1st to 3rd quarter but they are totally lockdown and can’t answer against USA aggression on the last quarter that result to an easy recovery since Team USA Allstar team can create points for a short period of time.

I think Serbia will have a chance if the previous team USA is the roster use during the FIBA. Both FranceVsGermany and USAvsSerbia are so good to watch last night. Both ended with 4 just a points difference.

[tsaroz]

Today's France vs Spain at the men's Gold medal match for football is going to be an exciting contest. Both of the young teams are performing great. France has been undefeated till the match while Spain had a setback against Egypt. Egypt was defeated by France in the semis but such stats don't matter as all of the teams are new and mostly playing each other for the first time. The team that performs better on the 90 minute would win. The gold would be more significant to Spain as they have just 2 golds while the host nation has 14.

[Docnaster]

Today's France vs Spain at the men's Gold medal match for football is going to be an exciting contest. Both of the young teams are performing great. France has been undefeated till the match while Spain had a setback against Egypt. Egypt was defeated by France in the semis but such stats don't matter as all of the teams are new and mostly playing each other for the first time. The team that performs better on the 90 minute would win. The gold would be more significant to Spain as they have just 2 golds while the host nation has 14.

I've been opportuned to watch few of Spain and France games in the Olympics and if I must be sincere with my opinion, I think the Spain team have been more convincing with their performance in their Olympics games. France who hasn't lost a game like you rightly said I think stands a good chance of defeating their Spanish counterparts as well. I'll watch the final match with an open mind of not supporting any of the teams so I can get entertained with the performances of both teams. If France wins, I'll celebrate them and if Spain wins the Gold, I'll still celebrate them. Do you have a favorite team that you're supporting?

[Haunebu]

Arshad seriously deserved gold for that brilliant 93m(Almost) throw while Neeraj was exceptional with just one great attempt. Both of them are two of the finest athletes that Pak and India have ever produced period. The Grenada dude performed well too.

Sports matches must be kept away from ideological differences and international conflicts between countries because sports are essentially a recreational activity that is not subject to any differences between players, whatever their type.

Valid point! I do admit that I made a mistake by getting carried away and mixing politics with sports in this case. I despise Putin and their trash government for sure, but I do pity their extremely talented atheletes from not being able to participate because of their leader's mess.

[punk.zink]

Today's France vs Spain at the men's Gold medal match for football is going to be an exciting contest. Both of the young teams are performing great. France has been undefeated till the match while Spain had a setback against Egypt. Egypt was defeated by France in the semis but such stats don't matter as all of the teams are new and mostly playing each other for the first time. The team that performs better on the 90 minute would win. The gold would be more significant to Spain as they have just 2 golds while the host nation has 14.

I've been opportuned to watch few of Spain and France games in the Olympics and if I must be sincere with my opinion, I think the Spain team have been more convincing with their performance in their Olympics games. France who hasn't lost a game like you rightly said I think stands a good chance of defeating their Spanish counterparts as well. I'll watch the final match with an open mind of not supporting any of the teams so I can get entertained with the performances of both teams. If France wins, I'll celebrate them and if Spain wins the Gold, I'll still celebrate them. Do you have a favorite team that you're supporting?

It is quite difficult to determine who between France and Spain will be the winner because the two teams have almost the same strength, but what might make a difference is France playing at home and I think that will give them an advantage. With the slight advantage that France has, I think France has a better chance than Spain, and I even think that the pressure of this final match will be a burden that might affect Spain's composure.

[Cryptmuster]

Today's France vs Spain at the men's Gold medal match for football is going to be an exciting contest. Both of the young teams are performing great. France has been undefeated till the match while Spain had a setback against Egypt. Egypt was defeated by France in the semis but such stats don't matter as all of the teams are new and mostly playing each other for the first time. The team that performs better on the 90 minute would win. The gold would be more significant to Spain as they have just 2 golds while the host nation has 14.

France will have very good support, this could be a decisive factor for them. France looks very good at the Olympics, and it is not surprising, they are playing at home and they simply had to do it. For Thierry Henry it is also a great achievement, his start as a coach was not very successful and now if France wins they can change everything. If Spain can win, then this summer will be incredibly successful for them, after the victory of the Spanish national team at the Euro. So far the match is mainly in the center of the field without any advantage of one of the teams, perhaps France is trying to move forward more, but so far it is all without much progress.

[LogitechMouse]

Wait what Team USA is getting destroyed by Serbia on Basketball game?
For the 1st time USA after a long time got top players in the olyphics games and they are losing before the final?

They can still recover but it will very very hard.

Yeah right, Serbia managed to completely outplayed Team USA during 1st to 3rd quarter but they are totally lockdown and can’t answer against USA aggression on the last quarter that result to an easy recovery since Team USA Allstar team can create points for a short period of time.

I think Serbia will have a chance if the previous team USA is the roster use during the FIBA. Both FranceVsGermany and USAvsSerbia are so good to watch last night. Both ended with 4 just a points difference.

Bogdanovic even complained about the referees after that game, but I believe that's because of the disappointment that the whole team felt. I mean you got a double-digit lead against the top favorites to win the Gold and the only thing that you will do is to maintain it, but they failed to do it.

Well, that's what we want to watch as a fan in a semi-final game. A close and tight match, and for sure the battle between the host team France and team USA will be a close one for sure. I'm a bit curious if Embiid will play knowing his past with the France basketball team. We know that he almost played there, but opted to play for the US team. Anyway, is there anybody here who believe France will make a huge upset and win against the USA? I mean Serbia almost defeated them.

[Majestic-milf]

 Thierry Henry has been doing a fine job as coach of the France team in this Olympics but I guess all good things has to come to an end, right? Werl that is the case for them right now as they are being thrashed 1-3 by Spain and I must say it's too much for any team to handle being there it's still in the first half and it's looking like Spain aren't ready to stop pouring goals yet.
 We saw how France were able to defeat Egypt in the semi's, albeit with a little struggle and they felt they could do same by drawing blood first in the game today but Spain, with their relentless attitude have managed to turn the game around to a point where they are literally calling the shots.
I have to admit that the Barcelona youngster, Fermin Lopez, deserves his flowers as he has been very instrumental in the team's success and I won't be surprised if by this performance alone, he'd be attracting the interests of big teams because honestly, Barcelona just isn't the club for him in my opinion.

[Queentoshi]

Thierry Henry has been doing a fine job as coach of the France team in this Olympics but I guess all good things has to come to an end, right?

The difference in quality between the Spanish players and the French players is very obvious because the Spanish players are very talented, and I've been able to score three quick goals against the one goal that France scored to take over the advantage of the game that France earlier had. The third goal was a well taken freekick that left the goalkeeper stunned. Michael Olise for France is trying his best to try help France turn things around in the game, but it has not worked very well so far.

[virasog]

In Javelin throw Arshad Nadeem achieved Olympic Record - 92:97 and won first gold for Pakistan. It's first ever golden medal for Pakistan in athletics.

That was a record throw by him and I think it will be hard to break for many years. I see this final and only India and Pakistan Javelin thrower seems the best and the rest weren't any impressive. Last time, it was Neeraj Chopra who won the final for India and this time it's a Pakistan athlete getting this Gold Medal.
It's hard to get Gold / Silver medals for both countries and it seems that they dominate in this sport only in the Olympics.

[Cryptmuster]

Thierry Henry has been doing a fine job as coach of the France team in this Olympics but I guess all good things has to come to an end, right? Werl that is the case for them right now as they are being thrashed 1-3 by Spain and I must say it's too much for any team to handle being there it's still in the first half and it's looking like Spain aren't ready to stop pouring goals yet.
 We saw how France were able to defeat Egypt in the semi's, albeit with a little struggle and they felt they could do same by drawing blood first in the game today but Spain, with their relentless attitude have managed to turn the game around to a point where they are literally calling the shots.
I have to admit that the Barcelona youngster, Fermin Lopez, deserves his flowers as he has been very instrumental in the team's success and I won't be surprised if by this performance alone, he'd be attracting the interests of big teams because honestly, Barcelona just isn't the club for him in my opinion.

France will have very good support, this could be a decisive factor for them. France looks very good at the Olympics, and it is not surprising, they are playing at home and they simply had to do it. For Thierry Henry it is also a great achievement, his start as a coach was not very successful and now if France wins they can change everything. If Spain can win, then this summer will be incredibly successful for them, after the victory of the Spanish national team at the Euro. So far the match is mainly in the center of the field without any advantage of one of the teams, perhaps France is trying to move forward more, but so far it is all without much progress.

[virasog]

France will have very good support, this could be a decisive factor for them. France looks very good at the Olympics, and it is not surprising, they are playing at home and they simply had to do it. For Thierry Henry it is also a great achievement, his start as a coach was not very successful and now if France wins they can change everything. If Spain can win, then this summer will be incredibly successful for them, after the victory of the Spanish national team at the Euro. So far the match is mainly in the center of the field without any advantage of one of the teams, perhaps France is trying to move forward more, but so far it is all without much progress.

Seems like despite being having an home ground advantage, it will be difficult for France to win this match. We are in the 2nd half of the game and Spain is leading by 3-1. These two goals' difference may be decisive for Spain to win this final.

Although France took the lead early in the match when Enzo Millot scored the goal in the 11th minute but then Spain scored three consecutive goals and shattered the France dream.
Spain scored three goals in the period of only 10-11 minutes and France had no answer to the Spain attack.

[stompix]

Hihi. just saw that Euronews also has a listing for the EU in the medal count:



Funny also, saw this on reddit:
The counties that missed most the podium by placing 4th to 6th

[coinlocket$]

Well Team USA recovered the game in the match versus Serbia.
They were down by 20 points after half of they game but they started to play and they managed to win the game in the last quarter with a super Curry.

The final will be vs France.

[Haunebu]

France and Spain final is turning out to be one heck of a firecracker. I did not see France coming back after that ridiculous free kick by Alex Baena which helped them make the score 3-1.

Reminds me of Mbappe and the manner in which he scores late goals out of nowhere primarily thanks to his epic energy. Still expecting Spain to win this one though.

[Palakka]

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I think If we continue the discussion about the controversy that is happening with Imane Khalif at this time, of course it will never be finished, because we have different views in looking at the case from our eyes, but frankly, I personally want to emphasize that power does not always depend on with biological factors and a person gender

Lets just finish that the world isnt fully ready for that transgender, different gender and all that LGBTQ+ thing. Since there is no one single and correct explanation, vision or understanding on that thing, there will always be controversies. Lets just finish on "some athletes does not want to play fair". And I am not saying that it is only Imane Khalif fault and she wanted to use her advantage over other athletes, but the other side of the coin might be that her Itallian opponent might want to win by Imane Khalif disqualification.

The current controversy should be a lesson for every sports committee involved in world sporting events to fix any existing problems related to sensitive matters like today, so that we will no longer see other athletes like Imane Khalif who will be humiliated in public just because there are no strict rules in sports that are related to gender and genetic, I think there are still many imane khelifs out there who are still struggling to get their place to be recognized as athletes who are worthy of making their respective countries proud, so I think what has happening with Imane Khalif now should not result and happen in other athletes who also have genetic disorders, so their having to end their careers just because they are deemed unfit to compete due to the advantages and disadvantages they have had since birth.

I think it's time for us to close all existing controversies with an open mind without having to continue bullying on social media about imane khelif or anybody, only based on the words of influential people although we don't know the real facts, because after all the bullying that has occurred on social media has often been a verdict that has had a negative impact on someone life, so far we has too easy for bully someone on social media by writing words bad words without us realizing that these words might become a weapon that will kill someone out there.

[Frankolala]

France will have very good support, this could be a decisive factor for them. France looks very good at the Olympics, and it is not surprising, they are playing at home and they simply had to do it. For Thierry Henry it is also a great achievement, his start as a coach was not very successful and now if France wins they can change everything. If Spain can win, then this summer will be incredibly successful for them, after the victory of the Spanish national team at the Euro. So far the match is mainly in the center of the field without any advantage of one of the teams, perhaps France is trying to move forward more, but so far it is all without much progress.

Seems like despite being having an home ground advantage, it will be difficult for France to win this match. We are in the 2nd half of the game and Spain is leading by 3-1. These two goals' difference may be decisive for Spain to win this final.

Although France took the lead early in the match when Enzo Millot scored the goal in the 11th minute but then Spain scored three consecutive goals and shattered the France dream.
Spain scored three goals in the period of only 10-11 minutes and France had no answer to the Spain attack.

The match is still ongoing and it is 4-3 in favor of Spain as the match is in the second half of 30
minutes extra time and Spain is still defending their goal while France is struggling to equalize the goal.

France must be very proud of their performance for them to come from 3-1 and were able to equalize two goals. Theiery Hunry is France coach. What an interesting finals.