2024 Olympics

[ha_banos]

Just sat here waiting for wife to get ready and put it on then TV, just to see what's going on.

Watching some wall sprint climbing thing. Lasts around 5 seconds each round. Knock out competition. Looks odd to me. Decent sized live audience. At least will be over quick

Any interest in there games? Anyone light up a nice cigar and catch up the highlights?

World wars, USA Vs China
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[mcdee]

I've enjoyed watching the games in general, the big events anyway. Not smoked any specific cigar for them. I should maybe look out a QdO or French regional for them.

[oskihen]

Tbh first time I've not watched the Olympics. No reason just hasn't seemed to been of interest this time round.

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[ha_banos]

I just found that 'Breaking' has debuted in the Olympics. Lol. When's ballet in? Or ballroom maybe?

https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c2dgxp5n3rlo

https://x.com/inluvin3days/status/1821985100764213601?t=0CmZau1rrMC_hh76yKl4ug&s=19

[simwells]

I just found that 'Breaking' has debuted in the Olympics. Lol. When's ballet in? Or ballroom maybe?

https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c2dgxp5n3rlo

https://x.com/inluvin3days/status/1821985100764213601?t=0CmZau1rrMC_hh76yKl4ug&s=19

It's also the first “sport” removed for 2028 already!


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[ha_banos]

It's also the first “sport” removed for 2028 already!


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🤣

The Aus 36 year old PhD in break dancing culture probably caused that with the roo hop signature move .. I kid not..

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[jerryr]

I haven't watched much other than the cycling. I haven't felt the urge.


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[PeeJay]

I switched it on yesterday and saw some cycling, the commentator was getting very excited about the action and then I noticed in the corner of the screen that there was 144 laps to go, no f*****g way.

[Emaresee]

astonished to hear that boxing is off the list of olympic roster ...

[PeeJay]

astonished to hear that boxing is off the list of olympic roster ...

Yeah but cricket in Los Angeles?!

[jerryr]

astonished to hear that boxing is off the list of olympic roster ...

It will be replaced by competitive knitting or crocheting.


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[NorthernPuro]

In general I've really enjoyed the games. As usual there are a few obscure (to me) “sports” but they don't dominate.

Liked how they used the city and its landmarks as part of the show. Some great photos in link below.

Great entertainment over a couple of weeks when most other sports having a break.

Now time for the Vuelta 🚲

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-c9425ca9-5c30-4ae0-b059-3eae6abcc18f

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[grumpybaldy]

astonished to hear that boxing is off the list of olympic roster ...

Seriously? Perhaps just renamed? Women's is now 'wife beating' and men's...what?