Olympian1010 7,541 Posted August 18, 2023 #1081 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said: Why Moldavia should be a surprise? It's a solid filo-NATO county. Yeah, the last elections shook stuff up. It’s notable since they are still a member of CIS. They are the only member besides Ukraine that hasn’t attended the CIS Games or University Sports Festival in Russia. Its unfortunate many BRICS and SCO members haven’t followed their lead on this. Edited August 18, 2023 by Olympian1010 “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolby 712 Posted August 18, 2023 #1082 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Olympian1010 said: Yeah, the last elections shook stuff up. It’s notable since they are still a member of CIS. They are the only member besides Ukraine that hasn’t attended the CIS Games or University Sports Festival in Russia. Its unfortunate many BRICS and SCO members haven’t followed their lead on this. There are literally 5 members in BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South Africa is not participating. So, instead of using BRICS, it would be better if we are honest and say "Why are Brazil, India and China participating?" Also, it would help us in asking the same question to other countries participating like Argentina, Mexico, Thailand and NATO member Turkey. But once we do that, we might realize that participation in these games mean nothing. Majority of the nations don't even care for the official Univerity Games, let alone Russian version of University games. Russian authorities would have approached some Universities from these countries and invited them. These universities sees it as a good opportunity to brag that their athletes represented the nations and won medals at an international event. Russia gets to brag that they got so much participation. And media gets to scare monger NATO vs BRICS/SCO like Allies vs Axis. And I find it really hilarious because except some China shrills, BRICS is considered a dead option in India. Majority of security establishment considers China as an enemy and Quad as future. And regarding Indian pariticpation in SCO, the running joke is that just as Pak was in SAARC to ensure nothing gets done there, India is in SCO to ensure nothing gets done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly_like_a_don 971 Posted August 18, 2023 #1083 Share Posted August 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Olympian1010 said: 36 countries have entered athletes into Russia’s abridged (and unaffiliated) University Games. They’ve basically left their plans for the 2023 FISU Summer University Games in place, but turned it to a competition for BRICS, SCO, and CIS nations. the notable absences amongst those political organizations. Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139958/international-university-sports-festival will also compete as a separate nation, so I’m sure that won’t cause any controversy Any streaming for the event? If someday I feel bored with nothing to watch I might just watch some action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,541 Posted August 21, 2023 #1084 Share Posted August 21, 2023 U15 Gymnasiade is underway in Rio Link: https://events.isfsports.org/isf-summer-gymnasiade-2023/ “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,541 Posted August 24, 2023 #1085 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games begin tomorrow. It looks like France TV (Reunion) might have some streaming. Official website: https://jioi2023.org Results system: https://resultats.jioi2023.org/wrs/fra/zz/frazz_general-horaire-general.htm “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,609 Posted August 25, 2023 #1086 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) On 8/24/2023 at 9:57 PM, Olympian1010 said: Indian Ocean Island Games begin tomorrow. It looks like France TV (Reunion) might have some streaming. Official website: https://jioi2023.org Results system: https://resultats.jioi2023.org/wrs/fra/zz/frazz_general-horaire-general.htm It went horribly wrong today at the opening ceremony, with a crush resulting in at least 12 deaths and 11 critically injured victims. Oddly enough, the president made a short statement after the situation, basically saying "something unfortunate happened, lots of injuries, let's be quiet for a few seconds", and then the ceremony continued with lasers and fireworks and stuff. I guess for those who didn't die while trying to get in a little before that.. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/25/madagascar-killed-in-crush-at-indian-ocean-island-games-opening-ceremony Edited August 25, 2023 by heywoodu Griff88, Olympian1010, PHI2019 and 1 other 4 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,541 Posted August 25, 2023 #1087 Share Posted August 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, heywoodu said: It went horribly wrong today at the opening ceremony, with a crush resulting in at least 12 deaths and 11 critically injured victims. Oddly enough, the president made a short statement after the situation, basically saying "something unfortunate happened, lots of injuries, let's be quiet for a few seconds", and then the ceremony continued with lasers and fireworks and stuff. I guess for those who didn't die while trying to get in a little before that.. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/25/madagascar-killed-in-crush-at-indian-ocean-island-games-opening-ceremony WTF? How horrible. I can’t believe they would continue with festivities, let alone the Games. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,609 Posted August 25, 2023 #1088 Share Posted August 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said: WTF? How horrible. I can’t believe they would continue with festivities, let alone the Games. It's the opposite for me: I would believe not cancelling the entire Games, but come on, immediately continueing the opening ceremony with fireworks and everything? On the other hand, if thousands of people were already in the stadium, cancelling the whole thing might have just caused more trouble with everyone leaving in a panic... Olympian1010 and Josh 2 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,541 Posted August 27, 2023 #1089 Share Posted August 27, 2023 “The noose tightens” seems a bit extreme for a highlights title, no? “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianlu33 3,675 Posted September 2, 2023 #1090 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Mediterranean Beach Games system seems very good, sadly the entry list quality is quite wrost than 2019/2015 https://live.heraklion23.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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