max.patch wrote:
they can get rid of that too.Dan76 wrote:
Golf is far outside the Olympic spirit.
Lost in the right direction.
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max.patch wrote:
they can get rid of that too.Dan76 wrote:
Golf is far outside the Olympic spirit.
It seems that even some of the more obscure sports have pro leagues. Not sure what the solution would be. Can't imagine a 100 meter sprint without Bolt.TrafficJam wrote:
It turns me off to see pro athletes in the Olympics. I used to be an avid Olympic watcher but have lost interest in the past decade. The only thing I've watched this time is 15 minutes of synchronized swimming. I saw some track and field, team qualification races because they were televised around the Tour de France.max.patch wrote:
they can get rid of that too.Dan76 wrote:
Golf is far outside the Olympic spirit.
Trillium wrote:
I used to coach synchronized swimming many years ago. What they do now is so much more advanced. I don't like the way it evolved to be a sport where concussions are common.TrafficJam wrote:
Synchronized swimming is oddly fascinating.
A sad aspect of pros within the Olympics is within the basketball and hockey teams. Most times within these teams the collegiate players are there to fill the spots refused by pros.TrafficJam wrote:
It turns me off to see pro athletes in the Olympics. I used to be an avid Olympic watcher but have lost interest in the past decade. The only thing I've watched this time is 15 minutes of synchronized swimming. I saw some track and field, team qualification races because they were televised around the Tour de France.max.patch wrote:
they can get rid of that too.Dan76 wrote:
Golf is far outside the Olympic spirit.
LIhikers wrote:
When we were in Maine a couple weeks ago I was surprised to see a building with a sign that indicated the place was the home of a local curling club. Who knew there are enough people in one place, interested in curling, to form a club. And yes it is, or was during the winter games, an Olympic event.
max.patch wrote:
in 2008 becky hammon played basketball for the russians in the olympics. she was born in the usa and has no russian ancestry. she played for the san antonio wnba team, and was not offered a tryout for the usa olympic team (which was a huge mistake, she is a fantastic player). she wanted to play in the olympics, and russians needed a point guard, so they paid her a boatload of money to get russian citizenship so she could to play on their team.
chief wrote:
hopefully the whore stayed in Russia.max.patch wrote:
in 2008 becky hammon played basketball for the russians in the olympics. she was born in the usa and has no russian ancestry. she played for the san antonio wnba team, and was not offered a tryout for the usa olympic team (which was a huge mistake, she is a fantastic player). she wanted to play in the olympics, and russians needed a point guard, so they paid her a boatload of money to get russian citizenship so she could to play on their team.
jimmyjam wrote:
I see a lot of that from one country but representing another. I don't think it's right.
max.patch wrote:
she is actually an assistant coach with the nba san antonio spurs.chief wrote:
hopefully the whore stayed in Russia.max.patch wrote:
in 2008 becky hammon played basketball for the russians in the olympics. she was born in the usa and has no russian ancestry. she played for the san antonio wnba team, and was not offered a tryout for the usa olympic team (which was a huge mistake, she is a fantastic player). she wanted to play in the olympics, and russians needed a point guard, so they paid her a boatload of money to get russian citizenship so she could to play on their team.
you should delete your post. makes ya look like an azzhole.
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Usually there is, but in the case above Russia helped her obtain citizenship.TrafficJam wrote:
I thought there had to be a connection, like parents or grand-parents were citizens, for someone to compete for another country...guess I was wrong.
Astro wrote:
Usually there is, but in the case above Russia helped her obtain citizenship.TrafficJam wrote:
I thought there had to be a connection, like parents or grand-parents were citizens, for someone to compete for another country...guess I was wrong.
JimBlue wrote:
interesting as the US and Russia are two of many countries where a legal process is required to revoke citizenship. However. Dual is easier.
It's kinda like voting....you just have to sow up...no qualifications.TrafficJam wrote:
I thought there had to be a connection, like parents or grand-parents were citizens, for someone to compete for another country...guess I was wrong.
You just wait kid!TrafficJam wrote:
I read that but forgot. Senior moment.Astro wrote:
Usually there is, but in the case above Russia helped her obtain citizenship.TrafficJam wrote:
I thought there had to be a connection, like parents or grand-parents were citizens, for someone to compete for another country...guess I was wrong.
chief wrote:
Call it what you like, her decision to play for Russia was a business decision. I prefer to be honest and say what I think of her.
max.patch wrote:
lol, olympics or WWE? the second coach actually got down to his underwear but this video stops short of that.
max.patch wrote:
turns out that in mongolia taking off your clothes is an acceptable way to peacefully disagree with something. now who woulda ever thunk that?max.patch wrote:
lol, olympics or WWE? the second coach actually got down to his underwear but this video stops short of that.
thestar.com/sports/olympics/20…lympic-strip-protest.html
odd man out wrote:
So for the 2024 Olympics, the candidates are:
LA
Rome
Paris
Budapest
Anyone not routing for LA? Chicago was a finalist for this year's games, but lost out to Rio.
max.patch wrote:
atlanta should bid. give us a chance to do better next time.
besides, in 8 years the braves will be ready for a new stadium.
odd man out wrote:
But they now have the worst record in baseball. Do you think they will be better in 8 years?max.patch wrote:
atlanta should bid. give us a chance to do better next time.
besides, in 8 years the braves will be ready for a new stadium.
I guess you won't be watching the winter games in '18 then, eh? :pmental note wrote:
I've had enough Orimpics to last me four years.
Grinder wrote:
I guess you won't be watching the winter games in '18 then, eh? :pmental note wrote:
I've had enough Orimpics to last me four years.
odd man out wrote:
So for the 2024 Olympics, the candidates are:
LA
Rome
Paris
Budapest
Anyone not routing for LA? Chicago was a finalist for this year's games, but lost out to Rio.
max.patch wrote:
atlanta should bid. give us a chance to do better next time.
besides, in 8 years the braves will be ready for a new stadium.