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Well, I don't have any autographs from any real athlete. My friend's autograph from when he was 9 years old doesn't count, because you know, he wasn't a real athlete. However, I did appreciate it at that time.

I have joined. We can create a private league, or if it is just you and me, a duel between or club/team. My username is of course, Wumo and my club/team is Latający Duńczycy. I hope this means "Flying Danes or the Flying Danes" in Polish? One question, @Vojthas. Do you have one or more teams?

Strange, maybe. Complicated, indeed. This season of BMG will very much be used as sort of a prototype to see what works and doesn't. I'm curious to see which biathletes benefit most from this point system?

I'm sorry, I have not responed before now. To answer your questions: 1) It will be much more clear when I open the Biathlon Manager Game Thread. 3f, now been changed to 3e) I know it's not so clear, but what I write is what I mean. An example to clarify. J.T. Boe scores 150 points in the first WC round. You would like to earn some points via the transfer system, so you choose to "sell" J. T. Boe. You then choose to "buy" L. Hofer for your team to replace J. T. Boe. Hofer scored 80 points in the first WC round. The difference is +70 points (150-80), so 70 points are added to your total score. Let's say your 10 biathletes have scored a total of 670 points after the first WC round. You decide to make the aforementioned transfer. Your total score will then be 740 (670+70) when the second WC round starts. I hope this has clarified how the transfer system works. And yes, I'm a bit crazy. Or that is what some of my friends tell me when I come up with ideas like these. Anyhow, thanks for the good luck. I probably need it. To all, I have deleted some paragraphs in the rules. Nothing drastically, the point system is still the same. @heywoodu I don't know what the price could be? Maybe a personal autograph from a certain Brazilian female biathlete? According to my knowledge, you seem to know one very well.

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You MUST hide your post. To do that, you have only to delete the space between the bracket "[" and the text "hide" in "[ hide]" at the beginning of prediction post. Do the same at the end of prediction post with "[ /hide]" too. [ hide] ATP Finals - Knockout Round November 16th - November 17th, 2019 4 Athletes, Semifinals and Final Semifinals Date & Time (GMT) Athlete 1 T1 T2 Athlete 2 November 16th 2019, h. 14:00 Stefanos Tsitsipas Roger Federer November 16th 2019, h. 20:00 Dominic Thiem Alexander Zverev [ /hide]

Today, an unsual event in Danish sports and ice hockey happened. Ice hockey player, Kristian Jensen, who plays in the Danish Ice Hockey League for Frederikshavn White Hawks, was found guilty of violence - in having given a player a severe blow to the head during a match in September. He got a suspended sentenced of 20 days in prison for his action. It's very rare a violent action during a sport match in up in court in Denmark and a player/athlete gets a sentence. The court was aware that the ice hockey player had already been severely sanctioned by the Danish Ice Hockey Union by giving him a 17-match suspension. However, the general justice system must intervene in such situation, it was stated from the court. - The legal order must provide protection next to the ice hockey system, said judge, Jeanette Thørholm Andersen, as she presented the grounds for the verdict You can watch the episode below:

https://totallympics.com/index.php?/topic/17-totallympics-international-song-contest-discussion/&do=findComment&comment=188978 Ireland could give the hosting rights to USA for TOISC 2018 because at that time the rules above was not in the TISC rulebook. After TOISC 2018 in USA, the rules for section 9 in the TISC rulebook was changed from this: SECTION 9 - FUTURE HOSTING RIGHTS: 9. (a) Upon completion of the relevant song contest, the winning nation will automatically be awarded the rights to host the subsequent Totallympics International Song Contest 1 year later. 9. (b) If the winning nation wishes to decline the hosting duties, a discussion will be raised in the relevant TISC thread to discuss hosting options and allowing users to put forward their bid to become the next hosts. To this: SECTION 9 - FUTURE HOSTING RIGHTS: 9. (a) Upon completion of the relevant song contest, the winning nation will automatically be awarded the rights to host the subsequent Totallympics International Song Contest 1 year later. 9. (b) If the winning nation wishes to decline the hosting duties, the runner-up of that edition will then be awarded the opportunity to accept or decline the hosting rights. If the runner-up also declines the hosting duties, the 3rd placed nation of that edition will have the opportunity to accept or decline the hosting rights. 9. (c) In the event that the hosting rights are declined by the top 3 ranked nations at the previous edition of the relevant TISC, an open bid process will be conducted in order to award the hosting rights. This process will be open to all candidates, first-time hosts as well as previous hosts. A random draw will take place with each candidate being awarded a number of tickets in the draw. The more tickets a candidate has entered, the better their chance of being selected as host. Here is the process for how the tickets will be distributed: Each candidate automatically awarded 1 ticket each in the draw. However, additional tickets awarded as follows - did not host in the previous 5 editions (+1 additional ticket) - did not host in the previous 10 editions (+1 additional ticket) - did not host previously (+2 additional tickets) - took part in the previous bidding process (+1 additional ticket). For first-time hosts, they will add an additional ticket for each edition they are unsuccessful for in bidding, thus increasing their chance slightly with each unsuccessful bid. This increase will only be available for first-time hosts. Additionally, if a first-time host missed 2 consecutive bidding campaigns, then their tickets no longer carry forward and they lose those additional tickets.

SECTION 9 - FUTURE HOSTING RIGHTS: 9. (a) Upon completion of the relevant song contest, the winning nation will automatically be awarded the rights to host the subsequent Totallympics International Song Contest 1 year later. 9. (b) If the winning nation wishes to decline the hosting duties, the runner-up of that edition will then be awarded the opportunity to accept or decline the hosting rights. If the runner-up also declines the hosting duties, the 3rd placed nation of that edition will have the opportunity to accept or decline the hosting rights. 9. (c) In the event that the hosting rights are declined by the top 3 ranked nations at the previous edition of the relevant TISC, an open bid process will be conducted in order to award the hosting rights. This process will be open to all candidates, first-time hosts as well as previous hosts. A random draw will take place with each candidate being awarded a number of tickets in the draw. The more tickets a candidate has entered, the better their chance of being selected as host. Here is the process for how the tickets will be distributed: Each candidate automatically awarded 1 ticket each in the draw. However, additional tickets awarded as follows - did not host in the previous 5 editions (+1 additional ticket) - did not host in the previous 10 editions (+1 additional ticket) - did not host previously (+2 additional tickets) - took part in the previous bidding process (+1 additional ticket). For first-time hosts, they will add an additional ticket for each edition they are unsuccessful for in bidding, thus increasing their chance slightly with each unsuccessful bid. This increase will only be available for first-time hosts. Additionally, if a first-time host missed 2 consecutive bidding campaigns, then their tickets no longer carry forward and they lose those additional tickets.

Bob and Mike Bryan will retire after US Open 2020. https://www.atptour.com/en/news/bryan-brothers-retirement-announcement-2019 The Bryan brothers have captured an Open Era record 118 trophies in 25-season careers, including all four Grand Slams, all nine ATP Masters 1000s, Nitto ATP Finals (four titles) and Olympic gold medal. They also own the all-time team record for Grand Slam titles (16) and ATP Masters 1000 crowns (39).

Update - Week 45 - November 04 to November 10 - 2019 No new qualified athletes in this week. Qualified Quotas Overview Men (Total Quota: 451) Women (Total Quota: 443)

I can open the Biathlon Manager Game thread next week. If users need more time to discuss the points systems and format, I will wait a bit. I will open the Biathlon Manager Game thread about one week before the start of the World Cup at latest. I have made templates in the thread for the managers, so they don't have to write PM's to me when they select their team. I have also decided to post the standing of BMG in the thread instead of making a separate excel document. There are also more, but managers will see what that are when the Biathlon Manager Game thread opens.

Artist to be announced on 25 November Bulgaria returns to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2020 and will announce the artist or group who will represent the country in Rotterdam with a press conference on 25 November in the capital Sofia. During the event BNT will also present the production company behind the 2020 Bulgarian entry and the partnering music production company from the UK. The new focus of the Bulgarian participation in Eurovision will be the long-term commercial success of the artists representing Bulgaria in the contest. Another priority will be the development of the creative industry in the country through the international partnerships made possible by the project. The participation in the biggest music event in the world will be used as a platform to showcase the positive image of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian people. Source: Vasil Ivanov, Head of Press, Eurovision Bulgaria 2020

Update - Week 44 - October 28 to November 03 - 2019 Men's Marathon +1 https://www.iaaf.org/athletes/ukraine/oleksandr-sitkovskyy-219297 Women's Marathon +1 https://www.iaaf.org/athletes/south-africa/gerda-steyn-322580 Qualified Quotas Overview Men (Total Quota: 451) Women (Total Quota: 443)

Some very personal thoughts for someone's first time as host: As first time host I did not really know what to expect. I had only previously been a spectator to one TISC and participated in one other, so my TISC-experience was quite small. Fortunately for me, I have had Agger as co-host who has participated many times in TISC and hosted one previously. I knew they were a lot preparation done before a TISC even opens. The most demanding thing during the preparation process was to come up with ideas and an a concept for this TISC. I'm not a person filled with many creative ideas, so this process felt at time frustrating. For me, I felt I had to live up to many different expectations from the users here on the forum. But due to not being overly creative, I often ended up being frustrated with myself. I began to question if I was a good enough host. It even develop into thinking if I was good enough as a person. TiSC and my studies took so much of my time that I did not have time to just sit down and relax. I was really stressed and I couldn't sleep much. This could not go on for much more time. One day, I sat down and said to myself, "Stop blaming yourself and try to live up to everybody's exceptions. Don't think you have to create something new, use ideas you like and adjust them to your liking". After this, I was much more at peace with myself. I started to believe in my own ideas and I didn't care if I used an idea someone had used before. It was okay. When the Grand Final ended yesterday evening/night, I cried, It had been such an emotional rollercoaster for me. All what I have written above seems to tell that I should have said stop during the process before it came to me questioning myself, and yes I should have probably done that, but I didn't. Instead I have been through a personal process where I have learned to accept my own limits. I never thought hosting a song contest on a sports forum would learn me something about my own personal life. I don't think my story is at all a good representaton of hosting an edition of TISC. Don't be scared to host. it's fun when your product is finally done, but it can feel frustrating during the process. TISC is, after all, about trying to create a stronger community here on Totallympics. I will give a special thank you to @Agger, @OlympicIRL and @vinipereira. Thanks to @Agger for the help preparing for TISC as co-host. Credits to his work on the presentation of the different cities and towns. Thanks to @OlympicIRL for his help with different ideas, especially his idea for a point format for the TISC Team Challenge. Thanks to @vinipereira for his help with the design of the logo. It would not have been possible without you. And lastly, thanks to all who have been so kind to have shown their interest and passion for TISC once again

My personal votes: 12 pts. - Amazing vocals from the great Morten Harket. The lyrics felt very personally to me and during my listenings I often shed a tear or two when listening to the song. 11 pts. - This song was already on my own playlist. This is one of my favourite songs by The Stone Roses. I simply adore it. It was long my canditate for the 12 points, but the Norwegian entry was, as I have described above, something truly special for me. 10 pts. - During my first couple of listenings, I didn't like this song. But after more listenings, it really grew on me. The chorus is really what makes this song great. The person or persons who composed this do know how to make a hell of catchy chorus. 9 pts. - This song is truly great. I don't understand a single word, but that doesn't affect this song. Amazing and mesmerizing vocals and great instrumentation overall. Some of the best folk music I have heard in a very long time. 8 pts. - Here comes a story. In my childhood, I was exposed to ABBA a lot, as my parents were and are massive fans of them. I have seen and heard many ABBA musicals. One time we were in Paris on vacation and we went in and saw an ABBA musical in one the theaters. It was in French of course and none of us understood much what was going on, but we just came to listen to the music. I'm impressed I haven't grew tired of their songs. They do really know how to write good pop songs. Mamma Mia is not at all my favourite ABBA song, but still enough to become fifth in my ranking. 7 pts. - A great song with a great message. Loved many elements in this song. Once again, the chorus was a big factor why it ended sixth in my ranking. From here, the songs were very close to each other. All good songs with some good or great elements. 6 pts. - Usually hiphop or hiphop-inspired songs are not really my taste. But the one factor this song came in, and you may have guessed it, the chorus. 5 pts. - It was not in my top 12 at first, but it was yet another song which grew on me the more I listened to it. The chorus has really get stuck in my head. 4 pts. - Electro-swing can be good and this was one of those cases for me. I like the overall vibe of the song. The chorus did not get stuck in my head, like some other songs on my list. However, the song is so good overall that it makes the cut. 3 pts. - I don't have any specific comments about this song. Good overall song, with a good chorus. I just like it. 2 pts. - The vibe/mood of this song is great. It's the reason why it makes my top 12. 1 pt. - It just feels good to have another rock song on the list. Reserves were . Portugal was particular close to make my top 12. Overall, I have 5-6 songs I like from this edition. But I will say, almost all other songs in this editon I wouldn't mind listen to from time to time. will be added to my own personal playlist. It's always good to have some new songs between my many 5-15 mins long progressive metal and melodic metalcore songs.

Me when I see the bill:

Grand Final Scoreboard NETHERLANDS 194 BRAZIL 64 AUSTRALIA 172 MEXICO 63 SWEDEN 171 SLOVENIA 61 HUNGARY 167 LITHUANIA 59 UNITED STATES 127 KAZAKHSTAN 58 SPAIN 118 SLOVAKIA 57 NORWAY 113 TUNISIA 54 ROMANIA 110 GREAT BRITAIN 48 ALGERIA 109 ARGENTINA 47 PORTUGAL 98 INDONESIA 42 SERBIA 87 MOLDOVA 41 IRELAND 81 POLAND 39 FINLAND 81 CHILE 37 FRANCE 79 INDIA 37 CROATIA 78 GREECE 29 CANADA 74 EGYPT 28 MALTA 74 P. R. OF CHINA 25 DENMARK 73 NEW ZEALAND 20 ITALY 71 The Host Jury and the Organizing Commitee can now reveal the final scorboard for TOISC 2019. Top 3 1. The Netherlands 2. Australia 3. Sweden A huge congratulations to the top 3! Lastly, a big thank you to all entries and their delegations, national juries and of course the fans for have created an amazing atmosphere here in Arena Fyn, Odense, today. Please notice me if there are any mistakes in the scoreboard. I will then fix them tomorrow. May you all have a good day, evening or night. I'm tired, so it's goodnight from me!

Thanks you very much for your words, @heywoodu. I could really feel I was tired here in the last phase of the Grand Final. But at least I and hopefully many you here on the forum can laugh of the mistakes I made during the Grand Final. They will probably come and haunt me for the next editions of TISC.

Grand Final Scoreboard AFTER 37/37 JURIES 10 CROATIA 78 4 SLOVAKIA 57 P.R. OF CHINA 25 BRAZIL 64 NETHERLANDS 194 NORWAY 113 LITHUANIA 59 5 ROMANIA 110 2 HUNGARY 167 IRELAND 81 6 ALGERIA 109 EGYPT 28 MALTA 74 SWEDEN 171 9 MOLDOVA 41 12 PORTUGAL 98 ITALY 71 MEXICO 63 8 GREECE 29 3 INDIA 37 TUNISIA 54 FRANCE 79 DENMARK 73 INDONESIA 42 UNITED STATES 127 FINLAND 81 GREAT BRITAIN 48 7 ARGENTINA 47 CHILE 37 POLAND 39 CANADA 74 AUSTRALIA 172 SLOVENIA 61 NEW ZEALAND 20 11 SPAIN 118 SERBIA 87 1 KAZAKHSTAN 58 The last 12 points of the TOISC 2019 Grand final goes to Portugal. But the focus in the venue right now is on the Dutch delegation and the Dutch fans. They are jumping around, hugging each other and shouting, "Caro, Caro!". What an atmosphere! The venue are in a state of euphoria. The Final Scoreboard will be revealed in a few minutes.

PORTUGAL 12 SPAIN 11 CROATIA 10 MOLDOVA 9 GREECE 8 ARGENTINA 7 ALGERIA 6 ROMANIA 5 SLOVAKIA 4 INDIA 3 HUNGARY 2 KAZAKHSTAN 1 These were the votes of Serbia. Thank you all!

SPAIN 11 CROATIA 10 MOLDOVA 9 GREECE 8 ARGENTINA 7 ALGERIA 6 ROMANIA 5 SLOVAKIA 4 INDIA 3 HUNGARY 2 KAZAKHSTAN 1

Hello fellow Totallympians, this is Serbia calling! These are the results of the votes of the Serbian National Jury: CROATIA 10 MOLDOVA 9 GREECE 8 ARGENTINA 7 ALGERIA 6 ROMANIA 5 SLOVAKIA 4 INDIA 3 HUNGARY 2 KAZAKHSTAN 1

Grand Final Scoreboard AFTER 36/37 JURIES CROATIA 68 SLOVAKIA 53 P.R. OF CHINA 25 10 BRAZIL 64 NETHERLANDS 194 NORWAY 113 11 LITHUANIA 59 ROMANIA 105 5 HUNGARY 165 IRELAND 81 2 ALGERIA 103 EGYPT 28 MALTA 74 SWEDEN 171 MOLDOVA 32 PORTUGAL 86 1 ITALY 71 MEXICO 63 GREECE 21 INDIA 34 TUNISIA 54 FRANCE 79 8 DENMARK 73 INDONESIA 42 UNITED STATES 127 FINLAND 81 12 GREAT BRITAIN 48 9 ARGENTINA 40 CHILE 37 POLAND 39 CANADA 74 6 AUSTRALIA 172 4 SLOVENIA 61 NEW ZEALAND 20 3 SPAIN 107 7 SERBIA 87 KAZAKHSTAN 57 12 points to Great Britain from New Zealand. Somehting positive for them in the last part of the Grand final. However, the biggest cheer came from the Dutch delegation and fans as no other nation can reach their total which means the Netherlands wins TOISC 2019. Congrats, Netherlands and Caro! Behind the Netherlands, Australia and Sweden are now equal in second place, but Hungary can still take a spot in the top 3 with one national jury left. There is a lot of noise in the venue at the moment, but hopefully it will be possible to hear how the last national jury of the Grand final has voted. It is the Serbian jury who will have the great honour of closing the 2019 TOISC Grand final. Serbia, can we please have your votes? P. s. I have giving up on that top 5. Foop that! But you all know how it stands at the moment anyway and often better than i do.

I have fixed it now. Thanks for noticing it