Winter Youth Olympic Games 2020

[Olympian1010 7,980]

1 minute ago, heywoodu said:

Brazil and Liechtenstein qualifying in three out of four events, I'm not entirely sure if that says something about Brazil's and Liechtenstein's youth program or the general strength of the Omega Youth Series....I guess both, a little  

Liechtenstein has put legitimate funding into their program. They recently purchased a push track that can be set up anywhere with a enough room. They’ve been trying to build a program because I think it’s a sport where they think they could see some success. Brazil has a good program, there’s just not a lot of interest, and because of how the Youth Series works their ranked higher than some more traditional countries. Overall, every NOC that attempted to get a quota should get one. Really it just comes down to there was enough quotas to make everyone happy, and some NOCs just don’t want to fund a trip to the YOG.

[intoronto 5,645]

 all declined women's short track quotas. They will remain unused sadly.

 

all declined men's quotas. Replaced with   and  

[Olympian1010 7,980]

7 minutes ago, intoronto said:

 all declined women's short track quotas. They will remain unused sadly.

 

all declined men's quotas. Replaced with   and  

Damn  had a great men’s skater, but I fear he missed the age deadline. His sister could still be a medal threat.  seems to have a grudge against speed skating. Very happy for  because they were screwed out of that quota original (Swiss beat them on the host quota requirement).

[heywoodu 15,159]

6 hours ago, Olympian1010 said:

Damn  had a great men’s skater, but I fear he missed the age deadline. 

 

How did that happen, his birthday suddenly came three months too early or what?

[Olympian1010 7,980]

On 24/11/2019 at 01:13, heywoodu said:

 

How did that happen, his birthday suddenly came three months too early or what?

Must be injured or something then? If it’s the kid I was thinking of, he would have been an odds on favorite for a medal.

[dcro 10,210]

3 hours ago, Olympian1010 said:

Must be injured or something then? If it’s the kid I was thinking of, he would have been an odds on favorite for a medal.

 

It's awkward when you say "kid".

[Olympian1010 7,980]

1 hour ago, dcro said:

 

It's awkward when you say "kid".

I’ve been an adult for over a year now, so I don’t think so. It’s weird that you don’t refer to Olympic athletes as “kid” given your old age 

[intoronto 5,645]

3 more stan countries received quotas

 

      

 

Meaning only are the only ones without one. 

[Olympian1010 7,980]

15 minutes ago, intoronto said:

3 more stan countries received quotas

 

      

 

Meaning only are the only ones without one. 

What sport? Afghanistan has an opportunity, but their skiers will need to improve.

[intoronto 5,645]

24 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

What sport? Afghanistan has an opportunity, but their skiers will need to improve.

 in CC skiing

the other two in alpine.

 

has no chance for Lausanne 2020