Just putting a new thread to discuss the Olympics whether it's the football or swimming, and any other sport in there. This is meant to discuss the sport and the athletes, can you respectfully leave the politics at the door, I know some are against the games, which you have expressed in other threads, but I would like this thread not to discuss that if you don't mind. I and others I am sure would like to just chat about the games as there is no section to that here.
What's everyone most looking forward to? Obviously, Usain Bolt in the 100m, and for me it's the Judo events as well! Also always enjoy a nice bit of Weightlifting and Tae-kwon-do!
I'm looking forward to dai green lifting gold I hope. I like the martial arts as well and the judo is something I'm looking forward to. The boxing I like as well as the football.
I like the boxing. Also normally end up watching the swimming and the hockey. Gymnastics too. And the basketball, will be supporting Greece.
How about sports that should be in there ? I would like to see rugby in there, but Karate should have been, a friend of a friend was hoping that he would get an opportunity to compete.
Wonder no more , you didn't say we couldn't mention discussing the skill, athleticism,concentration,mental and physical strength and how to look good wearing skimpy beachwear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8uqqk2dlXQ
Athletics, football, boxing, cycling and rowing for me. Not fussed on gymnastics although I appreciate the skills involved. Equestrianism doesn't do it either but will watch basketball and hockey. The swimming should be interesting as we have some decent medal hopes there.
Cycling for me - wish I could have got tickets but like most people I know got nowt. Beach volleyball - as long as you avoid the GB girls you'll be ok. They're not the highest quality but I don't know your limits......
HAHAH! We have one girl in the Judo team who might pique your interest, I can't remember her name but she's our lowest weight fighter! I always enjoy watching the squash in the commonwealths (no idea why), so was a bit disappointed it didn't get in. I watched the hockey last time and quite enjoyed it to be fair, so I might have a look!
This one? - http://www.teamgb.com/athletes/kelly-edwards-0 Love the fact that within one page of posts we've reverted to type and gone for the 'who to perv at' approach.
that's the one! I actually have a feeling I might have trained with her several years ago but I can't know for certain! Nah but seriously I'm starting to look forward to the olympics now
The closer it gets the more exciting I think it will be apart from my daily commute which I'm dreading. Got to say I don't think London is the most tourist friendly. Yes, a lot of tourists speak English but you won't see any signs in Spanish, German, French, Chinese, etc to help the tourists and the Transport For London staff aren't the friendliest at the best of times. I'd be happy for them to have their 'Olympic bonus' (a bonus payment for simply doing their job!!!) if they learned a foreign phrase or two ('Mind the doors' - "Cuidado con las puertas" or 'Keep to the right on escalators to not avoid the local commuters' - "保持自動扶梯的右側，以避免本地乘客"). And now we have the Home Office staff striking to cause maximum disruption. That'll endear us to the foreigners.
No-no sports for me are boxing, weightlifting, sailing, swimming, diving and tennis as we've only just finished Wimbledon. What I will watch is any cycling (don't you just love the Tour de France), some athletics, gymnastics. I'm being serious here - synchronised swimming, incredibly skillful and artistic. Overall though, I much prefer the Winter Olympics.
certainly do! I actually agree with most of what you said, there are just a few exceptions some of the sprint cycling is fun though!
