Olympics Thread
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<p>Two bits of gossip</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Guardian Text Egyptian Web', Georgia, serif;">The Aiba boxing federation has dropped a number of judges and referees at the Rio Olympics after a review of decisions at the Games. After 239 Olympic bouts, the federation said “less than a handful†of the decisions were not at the level expected. </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Guardian Text Egyptian Web', Georgia, serif;">“The concerned referees and judges will no longer officiate at the Rio 2016 </span><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.theguardian.com/sport/olympic-games'>Olympic Games</a><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Guardian Text Egyptian Web', Georgia, serif;">,†the body said, adding that the results of all the bouts would stand."</span></p>
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<p>In a clear warning to Irish boxer, Michael Conlon, and separately to the US boxing team, led by former Irish boxing coach, the well-respected Billy Walsh, they also had this to say:</p>
<p>"<span style="color:rgb(118,118,118);font-family:'Guardian Text Egyptian Web', Georgia, serif;font-size:medium;font-style:italic;">With regard to corruption, we would like to strongly restate that unless tangible proof is put forward, not rumours, we will continue to use any means, including legal or disciplinary actions to protect our sport and its R&J community whose integrity is constantly put into question. The organization will not be deterred by subjective judgements made by discontented parties. We welcome all parties to come forward and provide evidence in order to take appropriate and immediate action."</span></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, the Brazilian police have arrested the head of Olympic Ireland, Pat Hickey, on charges of ticket sales misappropriations. The Brazilian police arrested him in his Rio hotel room in the wee hours, and took him out of the hotel in his dressing gown. By chance, there was a mobile phone to capture the event. ;)</p> -
Yeah the Irish can be as corrupt as the Russians at times. The head of Irish soccer..
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Yeah they sometimes do a by funding medal table which is always a good one to look at - even by GDP is a good proxy (although a country like India has a pretty good GDP but not a lot of funding so not perfect).</p></blockquote>
<br><a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.medalspercapita.com">http://www.medalspercapita.com</a> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="canefan" data-cid="606081" data-time="1471427248"><p>
Ratpoo endears himself to olympics fans by suggesting Hamblin and the American girl who fell and helped each other finish shouldn't be celebrated. He really is a horrible fat git</p></blockquote>
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Apparently the Kiwi coach was on his way to lodge a protest when he was told he wouldn't need to...the US girl won't be able too run anyway will she? <br><br>
I don't really have an issue with it, on paper, could they both have qualified on time?<br><br>
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<p>The Women's 470 medal race (and Men's, but we've no chance in that) has been postponed till tomorrow because of shitty wind.</p>
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<p>So tomorrow NZ has one guaranteed gold and three medal chances between Lisa Carrington (who finished second in her semi, so don't pull a NZ media and pack a sad if she doesn't win gold), the 470 Women's duo and 49er FX Women's duo.</p> -
<p>If the chicksticks win, they'll have a guaranteed silver at least.</p>
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<p>I hate to cast aspersions on women (there are some male athletes who are just utter fucktards with massive entitlement issues who might well do something inappropriate far from home) but I can't help side eyeing these assault allegations coming from cleaners/maids at the Olympic Village.</p>
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<p>Was just reading an article on the most recent, where a couple of Bulgarians found some maids in their room, clearly not cleaning, and there had been thefts. Next thing the maids are claiming assault. While I personally don't believe the maids, nor condone violence of course, I have to say, if I was an athlete who had worked my guts out to get to the Olympics, and had very set routines and habits in terms of eating/sleeping/prep, I would be livid if that was disrupted. Even more livid if I was a victim of robbery (as so many seem to have been in this shithole of a city), and I could understand completely if voices were raised and gestures were made.</p> -
<p>0-0 at 1/4 time. Mrs McCaw missing a half chance.</p>
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Not sounding promising for Black Sticks
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<p>How do we look?</p>
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<p>I'm not a hockey expert, but I think we are marginally better. However, we have missed our chances, and Britain nicked a goal. We completely dominated the last 5 minutes or so of the 2nd quarter, but zilch.</p> -
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<p>I'm not a hockey expert, but I think we are marginally better. However, we have missed our chances, and Britain nicked a goal. We completely dominated the last 5 minutes or so of the 2nd quarter, but zilch.</p>
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<p>was listening on the radio for the first 2 quarters, and that wasn't how it sounded, sounded more they a deserved lead, although as you say we have had a few decent shots wide of the mark. GB start quarters strong and we finish stronger.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Pot Hale" data-cid="606127" data-time="1471455435">
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<p>Meanwhile, the Brazilian police have arrested the head of Olympic Ireland, Pat Hickey, on charges of ticket sales misappropriations. The Brazilian police arrested him in his Rio hotel room in the wee hours, and took him out of the hotel in his dressing gown. By chance, there was a mobile phone to capture the event. ;)</p>
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<p>Someone sold some tickets? What a shame the Brazilians didn't think of that</p> -
<p>Judge has ordered the US Swimmers to forfeit their Passports as they investigate their claims of robbery that are supposedly fraudulent....although one has skipped Brazil back to US.</p>
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<p>bit of blood on the dance floor!</p>
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<p>back to back PC's against Black Sticks....</p>
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<p>2nd attempt is wide...Black Sticks need to get their attacking game on!</p>
