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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:20 am    Post subject: Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games Thread

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:29 am    Post subject:

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The chief of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee on Tuesday did not rule out a last-minute cancellation of the Olympics, as more athletes tested positive for COVID-19 and major sponsors ditched plans to attend Friday's opening ceremony
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[url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31847805/tokyo-2020-organizing-committee-chief-rule-cancellation-summer-olympics][/url]
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:34 am    Post subject:

Can't see this iteration of the Olympics ending well....no bubble and low vaccinnation rates or access. The only reason this is still going on as scheduled is because of the big TV money on the line.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:35 am    Post subject:

They should have been cancelled already.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:54 pm    Post subject:

I'm a huge fan of the Olympics, but these games will be joyless.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:54 pm    Post subject:

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I'm a huge fan of the Olympics, but these games will be joyless.


Only if you follow them.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:31 am    Post subject:

Japan is still very worried about COVID-19.

I'm not comfortable.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:32 am    Post subject:

Bad timing indeed but No spectators, this is no different than NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, get the testing, quarantine as necessary and play the game
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:06 am    Post subject:

Basically with no spectators for all the events, its going to be a very sad Olympics. When this event should be a celebration of the best of sports that usually don't get the attention of the organized billion dollar leagues like the NBA, NFL, MLB, club soccer, etc.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:48 am    Post subject:

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Bad timing indeed but No spectators, this is no different than NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, get the testing, quarantine as necessary and play the game


There's a big difference because this is pulling participants from all over the world with varying protocols for how their home countries have been dealing with COVID. There have already been "holes" in the bubble.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:51 am    Post subject:

Theres something like 11,000+ athletes plus all the team personnel, media, security, etc....would be a far greater challenge than anything the NBA or NFL has faced. The Japanese general public has a right to be angry that this is still going on because they know that a "bubble" would be impossible to maintain not to mention given how vulnerable the rest of the population would be effected.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:31 am    Post subject:

Who will be the Lou Williams/Danuel House of the Olympics? Which country is most likely to produce offenders?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:56 am    Post subject:

DaMuleRules wrote:
governator wrote:
Bad timing indeed but No spectators, this is no different than NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, get the testing, quarantine as necessary and play the game


There's a big difference because this is pulling participants from all over the world with varying protocols for how their home countries have been dealing with COVID. There have already been "holes" in the bubble.


Standardize the testing in Tokyo, tight quarantine then it’s no diff then US sports leagues which have been a success story. I agree with you it’s better to cancel it but push come to shove, it’s doable and the blue print is there
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 11:25 am    Post subject:

governator wrote:
DaMuleRules wrote:
governator wrote:
Bad timing indeed but No spectators, this is no different than NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, get the testing, quarantine as necessary and play the game


There's a big difference because this is pulling participants from all over the world with varying protocols for how their home countries have been dealing with COVID. There have already been "holes" in the bubble.


Standardize the testing in Tokyo, tight quarantine then it’s no diff then US sports leagues which have been a success story. I agree with you it’s better to cancel it but push come to shove, it’s doable and the blue print is there


One HUGE difference between the Olympics and US sports leagues is that the participants are not unisex and there is quite the tradition of horizontal cultural exchange which occurs quite frequently during the "games". A bunch of teens and 20 something's in quarantine, not named Lolo Jones, aren't going to spend their free time trying to get crowned the King of monopoly.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:24 pm    Post subject:

Saw some highlights of the games (soccer, softball) and there is basically zero atmosphere....pretty depressing actually.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:01 pm    Post subject:

Team USA already showing up and doing work in the swimming pool! 1 gold, 2 silvers, 3 bronze in first finals session.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:52 am    Post subject:

How is USA-France this close (45-37) when France has only one all-star in Gobert? It’s like France is actually running plays and the USA is just playing pick-up ball.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 5:19 am    Post subject:

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How is USA-France this close (45-37) when France has only one all-star in Gobert? It’s like France is actually running plays and the USA is just playing pick-up ball.


Getting dominated inside, not looking good, our team still plenty athletic but zero post plays
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 5:57 am    Post subject:

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CandyCanes wrote:
How is USA-France this close (45-37) when France has only one all-star in Gobert? It’s like France is actually running plays and the USA is just playing pick-up ball.


Getting dominated inside, not looking good, our team still plenty athletic but zero post plays


damn, embarrasing
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:04 am    Post subject:

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CandyCanes wrote:
How is USA-France this close (45-37) when France has only one all-star in Gobert? It’s like France is actually running plays and the USA is just playing pick-up ball.


Getting dominated inside, not looking good, our team still plenty athletic but zero post plays


damn, embarrasing


France goes on 16-2 run to close the game and get the 83-76 victory. Lilliard, clutchest player in the league, loses his balance on the last possession and turns the ball over to lose the game.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:37 am    Post subject:

Durant is the opposite of Carmelo. Makes shots in the NBA and misses them in the Olympics. No way that holds but it’s almost like watching a different player.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:43 am    Post subject:

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Durant is the opposite of Carmelo. Makes shots in the NBA and misses them in the Olympics. No way that holds but it’s almost like watching a different player.


Doesn’t win in the NBA either unless he’s surrounded by Curry, Klay, and Draymond.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:42 am    Post subject:

There are too many good NBA players around the world that Team USA can no longer field their 2nd and 3rd teams and expect to win a gold medal. I would be surprised if this team gets the gold during this Olympic cycle since it seems to be a down year for the roster. Also Team USA not winning the gold every Olympic cycle is actually a good thing for the game globally. It means the sport is growing in popularity around the world.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:05 am    Post subject:

governator wrote:
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CandyCanes wrote:
How is USA-France this close (45-37) when France has only one all-star in Gobert? It’s like France is actually running plays and the USA is just playing pick-up ball.


Getting dominated inside, not looking good, our team still plenty athletic but zero post plays


damn, embarrasing


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:12 am    Post subject:

The Olympics have undergone changes that caused me to lose interest in the games. Badminton, Beach volleyball, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Breakdancing, Skateboarding. I've missed the basketball games. I haven't found an Olympic schedule and where to watch.
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