Summer Youth Olympic Games 2018

[dcro 10,210]

Someone mentioned it, and I agree, this thread is way too crowded. We should have separate threads for each sport.

[heywoodu 15,253]

I'm surprised how well Russian taekwondo gold medalist Elizaveta Ryadninskaya is speaking English in the post-fight interview  

[hckošice 15,029]

Ecuador  

 

these games become really more and more depressing

[FC Mezhgorye 135]

Только что, heywoodu сказал:

I'm surprised how well Russian taekwondo gold medalist Elizaveta Ryadninskaya is speaking English in the post-fight interview  

In Russia now, very often, children since childhood have been learning English, both in schools and from private teachers

[Olympian1010 8,053]

Just watched an awesome taekwondo bout between Chad and Thailand on the men’s side

[heywoodu 15,253]

Just now, FC Mezhgorye said:

In Russia now, very often, children since childhood have been learning English, both in schools and from private teachers

Cool

 

Popov wasn't speaking English, but alright, I'm always pleased to see athletes from non-English speaking countries give a pretty easy interview without needing a translator, it makes certain aspects of life a lot easier for them  

[FC Mezhgorye 135]

Только что, heywoodu сказал:

Cool

 

Popov wasn't speaking English, but alright, I'm always pleased to see athletes from non-English speaking countries give a pretty easy interview without needing a translator, it makes certain aspects of life a lot easier for them  

At one time it was a big problem when athletes (especially football or hockey players) left for other countries and couldn't say anything. Because of what broke career and returned home. And now, before leaving for the USA or Canada, our young hockey players speak English well. Also when there is facebook and instagram communication of athletes who have participated in competitions since childhood, has reached a new level.

[Griff88 1,968]

Feeling blessed as Indonesian CdM live streamed the weightlifting and one of Indonesian embassy staff live streamed badminton from their respective IG

[dcro 10,210]

Also Slavics have a pretty decent groundwork for a good English accent.

[vinipereira 3,411]

Second medal for

 

Bronze in Judo