So is it too early to start a thread?

With the geo politics of today with two major conflicts going on, we shouldn't have the Olympics anymore. If they were discontinued, I'd be very happy. 

well to be honest I feel like the olympics are one of those things where other countries can be civil with each other, I still remember that selfie with the Gymnasts with North AND South Korea

12 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

With the geo politics of today with two major conflicts going on, we shouldn't have the Olympics anymore. If they were discontinued, I'd be very happy. 

And thats just in the states.

Love the Olys and am very excited for this kind of event that brings the country together. Everyone cheering under one flag... It's that time when you actually give a **** about stuff like swimming and the 100m dash.... Because rah rah Canada! I'm down for it...

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2024/07/01/scott-wont-go-to-paris-olympics

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/japan-womens-gymnastics-captain-paris-games-smoking-rcna162666

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2024/07/20/winnipegs-scott-gets-call-for-fourth-olympics

On 2024-07-01 at 1:55 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said:

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2024/07/01/scott-wont-go-to-paris-olympics

She's 36. Playing in the Olympics & playing in a pro women's soccer league in KC are like apples & oranges. The Team Canada coaches don't think she's good enough anymore.

 

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

She's 36. Playing in the Olympics & playing in a pro women's soccer league in KC are like apples & oranges. The Team Canada coaches don't think she's good enough anymore.

 

This aged well

 

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/snoop-dogg-olympic-torch-opening-ceremony/3466508

 

7 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/snoop-dogg-olympic-torch-opening-ceremony/3466508

 

He'll be using his own version of the torch, not the official one.

That reminds me did they ever show off the torch because a I really don't remember 

in a semi related note the olympics will return to Utah in ten years

 

Edited July 24, 20241 yr by iHeart

Why would they do something so stupid? 

https://www.tsn.ca/canadian-olympic-committee-apologizes-after-staff-member-uses-drone-to-record-new-zealand-s-practice-1.2152340

 

4 hours ago, iHeart said:

in a semi related note the olympics will return to Utah in ten years

 

Calgary was re-due more than Utah. So 2042 for Calgary then and 2032 Stamps get go ahead for new stadium.

3 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Calgary was re-due more than Utah. So 2042 for Calgary then and 2032 Stamps get go ahead for new stadium.

Calgary voted against bidding. 

On 2024-07-24 at 1:50 PM, Noeller said:

Calgary voted against bidding. 

I see citizens gave thumbs down to 2026 but I guess the sentiment still exists to this year. Oh wells...maybe new urinals for McMahon.

 

Gojira will play during the opening ceremonies. Amazing! Everyone can use some metal in their life

18 minutes ago, MOBomberFan said:

Gojira will play during the opening ceremonies. Amazing! Everyone can use some metal in their life

Didn’t Godzilla fight Gojira?

https://www.tsn.ca/soccer/coc-removes-head-coach-bev-priestman-from-team-amid-drone-spying-scandal-1.2153702

That was pretty awesome.

and hard to ignore, including the phantom torch bearer, I want to know who that bearded catwalk model is and who choreographed that long dance number

Edited July 26, 20241 yr by iHeart

On 2024-07-23 at 12:58 PM, bigg jay said:

He'll be using his own version of the torch, not the official one.

I don't think I was too far off...

Man, Snoop starting to look that age....

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/soccer/fifa-bans-3-canada-soccer-coaches-1.7277691

 

The ban is for one year the women's soccer team loses six points