Olympics

tempo_n_groove

tish said:

^^

Have the teenagers cover up more.

Fixed.

tempo_n_groove

Simone Biles is out.  That sucks.  Really wanted her to medal.

F Me In The Brain

tempo_n_groove said:

tish said:

^^

Have the teenagers cover up more.

Fixed.

While I enjoy seeing women play on the beach in bikinis there is no reason that the women have to wear bikini gear and men wear shorts and shirts, other than exploitation.

This is not just about teenagers, although I agree it is worse if they do this for teen sports.

lastexitlondon

I could watch any sport on the Olympics  and enjoy it. The commitment is awe inspiring 

lastexitlondon

If anyone is looking at 16 year olds in that  way they  have a problem.  

Merkin Baller

tempo_n_groove said:

Simone Biles is out.  That sucks.  Really wanted her to medal.

Agreed.. she's amazing, I was looking forward to seeing her compete. 

Get_Right

Zod said:

Meltdown99 said:

I read Japan will lose at least 20 billion…lmfao.  Toyota cancelled their ads in support of the Japanese people who wanted the games cancelled…

and yes fans matter.  Now Japan and her citizens are really on the hook…

and many of those venues will not be utilized when the games are over.

countries need to re-think if the bullshit Olympics are worth it anymore…

Yah, I read the Japan legally didn't have the capacity to cancel or postpone them.  They got stuck in a bad place.

I'm not sure why countries are so eager to host them.  It does seem like a giant money pit of which you have very little control over.   Japan is probably the worst example, because of the pandemic, and not getting any ticket revenue.. but other years countries end up losing too.

Maybe countries will be less eager going forward.  Maybe repeating cities from the past that already infrastructure in place?

Games were forced on Japan by IOC and TV contracts. Opening ceremony clearly suffered as there was not enough time to put on a production and one wants to be seen as celebrating during a time like this. Tokyo is in a state of emergency and yet this had to carry on. I feel bad for Japan, this should have been something special.  My family and I were supposed to be there and we are so disappointed that our Japan trip was cancelled for the second year in a row.  We will watch to support the athletes, many of which probably do not want to be there.

Jumb0

Zod said:

Meltdown99 said:

I read Japan will lose at least 20 billion…lmfao.  Toyota cancelled their ads in support of the Japanese people who wanted the games cancelled…

and yes fans matter.  Now Japan and her citizens are really on the hook…

and many of those venues will not be utilized when the games are over.

countries need to re-think if the bullshit Olympics are worth it anymore…

Yah, I read the Japan legally didn't have the capacity to cancel or postpone them.  They got stuck in a bad place.

I'm not sure why countries are so eager to host them.  It does seem like a giant money pit of which you have very little control over.   Japan is probably the worst example, because of the pandemic, and not getting any ticket revenue.. but other years countries end up losing too.

Maybe countries will be less eager going forward.  Maybe repeating cities from the past that already infrastructure in place?

There should really only be 2-3 "permanent" hosts for each of the summer and winter Olympics. It's a huge money suck for most countries who have to build a ridiculous amount of infrastructure/stadiums/arenas etc. Then after the olympics are over almost all of the facilities are just abandoned. 

https://www.businessinsider.com/abandoned-olympic-venues-around-the-world-photos-rio-2016-8

mrussel1

Not so sure how I feel about this Simone Biles thing.  I guess I don't understand what it exactly means to not be in the right mental state.  If you are going to pull out of an olympic event, do it sooner than later so that another alternate who did not attend can join the team. 

Gern Blansten

It sounds like she might be back for her next event if her "mental state" improves.

Definitely odd....

bbiggs

Interesting.  Earlier, I read that she withdrew due to a "medical issue."  I guess her state of mind was the medical issue they were referring to.  Agree that if it is not a physical injury, it is a hard situation to understand.  Hopefully we get clarity.

Gern Blansten

bbiggs said:

Interesting.  Earlier, I read that she withdrew due to a "medical issue."  I guess her state of mind was the medical issue they were referring to.  Agree that if it is not a physical injury, it is a hard situation to understand.  Hopefully we get clarity.

yeah she might just need to clear her head....I would have thought that would have already happened but you are right about mental injury.

mickeyrat

golfers get the yips. pitcher/hitters something similar. goalies.....

just get into this mental space where an otherwise accomplished athlete can not do anything right.

With Simone , we're talking about a 24 yr old. Had the Nasser shit come to light, all of last years shit, and the fucking media. goddamned media gotta have some kind of story.....

and I read this NYT article title and still she rises. there is a measure of cockiness, perhaps the 1st mistake shattered that self-image, compound that with 2 or 3 more.......

Jumb0

They had an interview with her the other day where she talked about being fearless in the past but now that she's "older" she thinks more about all the things that can go wrong during her routines

mickeyrat

  https://www.eonline.com/news/1293470/simone-biles-breaks-silence-after-withdrawing-from-gymnastics-team-final-at-2020-olympics?source=twitter-enews&content=organic&cmpid=social&medium=link-post

Meltdown99

that’s the thing with mental health…you can be fine one moment, and then are not so fine.  

It’s not the end of world for fans of the her.  If you really are a fan, then support should be shown and hopefully she gets the help she needs…

And her mental health is none of anyone’s business but hers and who she chooses to tell.

Johnny Abruzzo

If Simone is feeling "off" and lost her confidence it's extremely dangerous for her to go out there and perform those routines. America will survive with a women's gymnastics silver medal.

mrussel1

Johnny Abruzzo said:

If Simone is feeling "off" and lost her confidence it's extremely dangerous for her to go out there and perform those routines. America will survive with a women's gymnastics silver medal.

I agree with your statement.  Although my first thoughts are about her teammates and the girl that didn't go to the Olympics.  I don't care about fans personally. 

lastexitlondon

Pain is pain

lastexitlondon

If someone broke their  ankle  nobody bats an eyelid. I just saw her interview.  I didnt  know who  she even is.  But respect to this lady. It's  time people  realise the  brain controls  the  whole body. There is no mental health. It's  all HEALTH.  The  brain is the  body 

EdsonNascimento

lastexitlondon said:

If someone broke their  ankle  nobody bats an eyelid. I just saw her interview.  I didnt  know who  she even is.  But respect to this lady. It's  time people  realise the  brain controls  the  whole body. There is no mental health. It's  all HEALTH.  The  brain is the  body 

here’s what a champion does for their team when they’re hurt 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwa5Bf656As

Meltdown99

mrussel1 said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

If Simone is feeling "off" and lost her confidence it's extremely dangerous for her to go out there and perform those routines. America will survive with a women's gymnastics silver medal.

I agree with your statement.  Although my first thoughts are about her teammates and the girl that didn't go to the Olympics.  I don't care about fans personally. 

Here’s the difference between you and her teammates…guaranteed everyone of her teammates including someone that missed getting a spot is more concerned about Simone the person, not the gymnast or the colour of the medal…

Wobbie

dankind said:

Gern Blansten said:

I can't believe skateboarding is an actual event.  Might as well have farting competitions too.

Yeah, I've never broken my wrist or elbow, gotten severe road rash (embedding loose gravel beneath layers of skin) or multiple concussions, or separated my shoulder completely from my clavicle by farting.

Farting is way more Olympics speed. Like running in a circle. That's a big one.

you’re way too old for skateboarding, Dan.

Wobbie

Yefa said:

F Me In The Brain said:

Wobbie, awful take.
Beach volleyball is awesome.

Agreed.  I enjoy watching beach volleyball in every Summer Olympics.

joke “sport.”

tbergs

EdsonNascimento said:

lastexitlondon said:

If someone broke their  ankle  nobody bats an eyelid. I just saw her interview.  I didnt  know who  she even is.  But respect to this lady. It's  time people  realise the  brain controls  the  whole body. There is no mental health. It's  all HEALTH.  The  brain is the  body 

here’s what a champion does for their team when they’re hurt 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwa5Bf656As

How are those Pringles olympic couch champion?

mrussel1

Meltdown99 said:

mrussel1 said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

If Simone is feeling "off" and lost her confidence it's extremely dangerous for her to go out there and perform those routines. America will survive with a women's gymnastics silver medal.

I agree with your statement.  Although my first thoughts are about her teammates and the girl that didn't go to the Olympics.  I don't care about fans personally. 

Here’s the difference between you and her teammates…guaranteed everyone of her teammates including someone that missed getting a spot is more concerned about Simone the person, not the gymnast or the colour of the medal…

You will only know what they say aloud.  You can't guarantee shit.  What if you worked just as hard for that gold, were nervous as hell, the whole deal.  I can't say for sure I wouldn't be hurt inside that someone bailed at the last minute.  

bbiggs

This is a tough one to try and explain to my 10 year old daughter who is highly competitive in gymnastics. 

cp3iverson

Its tough.  Im not going to judge the best athletes in the world.  It’s a different time.  As a former (non-Olympian lol) athlete I do believe that there’s pros to pushing through the nerves and anguish and crap you’re going through but again we don't know what her mind is like or what its like at that level.   

Her warmups looked terrible so i think her team probably was better off.  It’s just tough in general to prepare for 5 years and then not get to compete.  It is what it is man.  The Russians looked pretty good anyway.  Might not have mattered.  

The Juggler

EdsonNascimento said:

lastexitlondon said:

If someone broke their  ankle  nobody bats an eyelid. I just saw her interview.  I didnt  know who  she even is.  But respect to this lady. It's  time people  realise the  brain controls  the  whole body. There is no mental health. It's  all HEALTH.  The  brain is the  body 

here’s what a champion does for their team when they’re hurt 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwa5Bf656As

https://www.today.com/news/kerri-strug-shares-her-support-simone-biles-rest-usa-gymnasts-t226636

mrussel1

cp3iverson said:

Its tough.  Im not going to judge the best athletes in the world.  It’s a different time.  As a former (non-Olympian lol) athlete I do believe that there’s pros to pushing through the nerves and anguish and crap you’re going through but again we don't know what her mind is like or what its like at that level.   

Her warmups looked terrible so i think her team probably was better off.  It’s just tough in general to prepare for 5 years and then not get to compete.  It is what it is man.  The Russians looked pretty good anyway.  Might not have mattered.  

Well if she wasn't the best person to be competing, and the mental clearly affected the physical, that's another story.  I guess it's like the time Chuck Knoblaugh forgot how to throw from second to first for a few weeks.