Olympian1010 7,479 Posted August 19, 2019 #151 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I’m joining in a little late, but I just got out of class for the day . Ready for a fun ceremony “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 7,479 Posted August 19, 2019 #152 Share Posted August 19, 2019 This ceremony’s going old school. All the time teams are lining up in rows on the field. It reminds me of footage for the early Olympics. “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 3,574 Posted August 19, 2019 #153 Share Posted August 19, 2019 It's really sad see that the stadium is empty... They could invite some school Olympian1010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestmen 2,566 Posted August 19, 2019 #154 Share Posted August 19, 2019 There is no show , only one banal parade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestmen 2,566 Posted August 19, 2019 #155 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I didn't watch the beginin , did they boo our delegation? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,479 Posted August 19, 2019 #156 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Just now, bestmen said: There is no show , only one banal parade The show is at the end. Just like the last edition “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 7,479 Posted August 19, 2019 #157 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I could do some really flattering commentary for the athletes parade. “Here comes a country that’s president less for half the year” “Ah here comes the country with the biggest Ebola outbreak” “These athletes are here despite the unrest in their home over their presidents effort to end a long standing democracy” “There’s been a lot issues of race lately, but theses athletes are here compete” “this country is going through an extreme famine currently”. It’s a good thing the Olympic Channel hasn’t hired me yet Disclaimer: Yes, I’m aware of the serious issues that cause these events in Africa, but I find joking and talking about them one way of raising awareness internationally “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...
bestmen 2,566 Posted August 19, 2019 #158 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Sudan & south Sudan together just like Koreans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,479 Posted August 19, 2019 #159 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Just now, bestmen said: Sudan & south Sudan together just like Koreans At least the Koreans didn’t go to war over ethnic differences, force their countries into famine, make a new country, and then start a civil war in said new country. South Sudan has not won a medal at the African Games yet. “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 7,479 Posted August 19, 2019 #160 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I like that they show a sign language interpreter on the screen. A nice little touch for inclusion “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...
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