Winter World University Games 2023

[hckošice 15,824]

Just now, heywoodu said:

Well I know none of them, so spill it, who is Mr Superstar in this match?  

Denis Bakala played at World Juniors a couple of years ago for us but in the bottom defensive pairs

[heywoodu 16,142]

2 minutes ago, hckošice said:

Denis Bakala played at World Juniors a couple of years ago for us but in the bottom defensive pairs

So you're saying if he were to switch nationality , he'd be the best Dutch player of the past 20 years, right, got it!

Edited January 11, 2023 by heywoodu

[hckošice 15,824]

5 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

So you're saying if he were to switch nationality , he'd be the best Dutch player of the past 20 years, right, got it!

I doubt it

 

This is just like a bunch of hobby lads skating around, I see this is like me younger playing with friends and died after 10 minutes Absolute amateur level

[Grassmarket 4,108]

Just now, hckošice said:

I doubt it

 

This is just like a bunch of hobby lads skating around, I see this is like me younger playing with friends and died after 10 minutes Absolute amateur level

I guess all the decent players of that age are on pro contracts & thus ineligible.  Even in  only a few University teams in any sport are heading to international kevel.

[heywoodu 16,142]

3 minutes ago, hckošice said:

I doubt it

 

This is just like a bunch of hobby lads skating around, I see this is like me younger playing with friends and died after 10 minutes Absolute amateur level

Oh well, that's often the level of university sports in general, apart from those 3-4 countries that take it somewhat seriously  (and the main one isn't even there of course)

[Olympian1010 8,274]

6 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

Oh well, that's often the level of university sports in general, apart from those 3-4 countries that take it somewhat seriously  (and the main one isn't even there of course)

 
I actually can appreciate this tournament more if it’s just a bunch of university level players getting an international experience they otherwise wouldn’t without this tournament. I think those are the players this event should be for in some ways (developmental for younger athletes or last hurray for older athletes unlikely to compete at a higher level).

Edited January 11, 2023 by Olympian1010

[Grassmarket 4,108]

9 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

It’s like how  sends actual service members to the CISM Military World Games, instead of some hand-picked athletes from the special elite training group set up to help them fund their Olympic journey. 
 

I actually can appreciate this tournament more if it’s just a bunch of university level players getting an international experience they otherwise wouldn’t without this tournament. I think those are the players this event should be for in some ways (developmental for younger athletes or last hurray for older athletes unlikely to compete at a higher level).

Different countries do different things.  The old Communist countries usually take FISU very seriously & send strong teams.   Here in  we have one recognised Sports University, and others which have specific programmes which produce lots of international athletes, like obviously Oxford & Cambridge in Rowing or Stirling in Swimming.  Otherwise our young Olympic-track athletes are kept on the circuit where they are earning international points for FIS, ISU etc.  Probably the only  athletes here who really have serious ambitions for the future will be the two Curling teams, because there aren't that many serious international Curling competitions out there. 

 

But it's still fun, because all sport is good when it is between athletes on the same level.  Doesn't have to involve Messi & Benzema to be exciting.

Edited January 11, 2023 by Grassmarket

[heywoodu 16,142]

Meanwhile I'm still trying to navigate the FISU.tv site to figure out where to watch  

[Grassmarket 4,108]

3 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

Meanwhile I'm still trying to navigate the FISU.tv site to figure out where to watch  

There are 4 Channels that don't start till the Opening Ceremony tomorrow, and three basic channels just for the hockey prelims, but only one is working now, labelled Cheel Arena. 

 

LIVE: Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games - FISU.tv

Edited January 11, 2023 by Grassmarket

[heywoodu 16,142]

Just now, Grassmarket said:

There are 4 Channels that don't start till the Opening Ceremony tomorrow, and three basic channels just for the hockey prelims, but only one is working now. 

Oh duh, I entirely overlooked the one that says 'LIVE' in a bright-red box