Olympics 2016

drmohitg · 9th August 2016, 20:30

I am sorry for my ignorance but I never knew that Football was part of the Olympics. Just saw it in the poll attached to the thread. How come it is not advertised at par with the World cup since the stakes are competition will be nearly the same, if not better.

green_wheel · 9th August 2016, 21:44

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Originally Posted by drmohitg

I am sorry for my ignorance but I never knew that Football was part of the Olympics. Just saw it in the poll attached to the thread. How come it is not advertised at par with the World cup since the stakes are competition will be nearly the same, if not better.

This is because football teams (men) are only allowed to have 3 players above the age of 23 in their squads. This age restriction ensures that most of the established superstars of the sport do not participate in the Olympics. This is a sensible decision, as football has a bigger audience than the Olympics and you do not want one sport to overshadow the rest of the games.

carwatcher · 11th August 2016, 15:28

Indian Archers look promising and if both the archers from the women's team win next two rounds they will be pitted against each other in Semi-finals.

csnanjappa · 11th August 2016, 18:18

Both women Archers are eliminated today , one more from mens side is left :(

asingh1977 · 12th August 2016, 10:19

Why do we have to embarrass ourselves, where ever we set foot:

http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-...cle8975053.ece

Though he is saying, he only stepped on the field once, and was unaware of protocol. Why is he even there at the Olympics...? Just sit back in India, and watch it on TV. It is no place for bureaucracy and red taped ministerial qualms. Seriously.

carwatcher · 18th August 2016, 02:58

Just watched India getting its First Medal in Rio Olympics 2016.

Wrestler Sakshi Malik won Bronze in Repechage in 58Kg Wrestling.

Vinesh Phogat too would have surely won in 48Kg group but was too unlucky to suffer the dislocated knee during the fight.

Caffeinated · 18th August 2016, 23:21

Sindhu reserved a second medal for India today by entering finals.

Good match overall, but she had many unforced "out" errors which she can hopefully avoid in final tomorrow.

tbppjpr · 19th August 2016, 20:55

Sindhu playing for Gold. The game has been tensed so far by 1-1, lets see if Sindhu wins the third game to secure the Gold in Rio 2016, though task looks tough the way third game has progressed so far.

carwatcher · 21st August 2016, 20:24

I am surprised at the very few no. of posts made on this thread.
What does it really indicates, I am puzzled.

Samurai · 22nd August 2016, 15:07

It indicates that Olympics is really low priority for Indians. If you don't spend any money on developing world class athletes, we have to be satisfied with 2 medals from people got it despite the lack of support and encouragement.

But... it is all going to change now. For example, Sindhu will be get some real coaching. Wow, what a relief, move over Gopichand... real experts are finally here.

http://zeenews.india.com/sports/rio-...i_1921272.html

See how the marathon runners are treated: http://www.storypick.com/jaisha-marathon/

Fraz33r · 22nd August 2016, 23:11

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Originally Posted by Samurai

It indicates that Olympics is really low priority for Indians....

True that, Trust me this congratulations will fizzle out in a couple days and we will be back to being our original self.

We will wake up for sure when the Tokyo Olympics will start in 4 years and start asking about the same questions..

When you see the olympians, one thing is common it takes years and years of hard work to reach at that level and which starts at ground level i.e. work with kids who are 10-14 yrs of age. We need more competitions to be held. Just sports day for 3 days in 365 calendar days isn't going to cut it.

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9th August 2016, 20:30	#76
drmohitg Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Liverpool/Delhi Posts: 5,448 Thanked: 7,560 Times	Re: Olympics 2016 I am sorry for my ignorance but I never knew that Football was part of the Olympics. Just saw it in the poll attached to the thread. How come it is not advertised at par with the World cup since the stakes are competition will be nearly the same, if not better.
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11th August 2016, 15:28	#78
carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Indian Archers look promising and if both the archers from the women's team win next two rounds they will be pitted against each other in Semi-finals.
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11th August 2016, 18:18	#79
csnanjappa BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 296 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Re: Olympics 2016 Both women Archers are eliminated today , one more from mens side is left :(
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12th August 2016, 10:19	#80
asingh1977 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 466 Thanked: 728 Times	Re: Olympics 2016 Why do we have to embarrass ourselves, where ever we set foot: http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-...cle8975053.ece Though he is saying, he only stepped on the field once, and was unaware of protocol. Why is he even there at the Olympics...? Just sit back in India, and watch it on TV. It is no place for bureaucracy and red taped ministerial qualms. Seriously.
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18th August 2016, 02:58	#81
carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Re: Olympics 2016 Just watched India getting its First Medal in Rio Olympics 2016. Wrestler Sakshi Malik won Bronze in Repechage in 58Kg Wrestling. Vinesh Phogat too would have surely won in 48Kg group but was too unlucky to suffer the dislocated knee during the fight. Last edited by carwatcher : 18th August 2016 at 03:00.
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18th August 2016, 23:21	#82
Caffeinated BHPian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 120 Thanked: 177 Times	Re: Olympics 2016 Sindhu reserved a second medal for India today by entering finals. Good match overall, but she had many unforced "out" errors which she can hopefully avoid in final tomorrow.
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19th August 2016, 20:55	#83
tbppjpr BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: India Posts: 883 Thanked: 1,913 Times	Re: Olympics 2016 Sindhu playing for Gold. The game has been tensed so far by 1-1, lets see if Sindhu wins the third game to secure the Gold in Rio 2016, though task looks tough the way third game has progressed so far.
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21st August 2016, 20:24	#84
carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Olympics 2016 I am surprised at the very few no. of posts made on this thread. What does it really indicates, I am puzzled. Last edited by carwatcher : 21st August 2016 at 20:27.
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22nd August 2016, 15:07	#85
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,949 Thanked: 47,269 Times View My Garage	Re: Olympics 2016 It indicates that Olympics is really low priority for Indians. If you don't spend any money on developing world class athletes, we have to be satisfied with 2 medals from people got it despite the lack of support and encouragement. But... it is all going to change now. For example, Sindhu will be get some real coaching. Wow, what a relief, move over Gopichand... real experts are finally here. http://zeenews.india.com/sports/rio-...i_1921272.html See how the marathon runners are treated: http://www.storypick.com/jaisha-marathon/ Last edited by Samurai : 22nd August 2016 at 17:14.
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