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Exactly; why have the hosts join the qualification stage if they lack of interest in gaining a ticket will likely mean they won't field their best squad and directly affect other teams chances.

Well almost every team that was expected to advance did so, Uruguay's today win also secured Panama's. Chile is also going to advance, unless Colombia pulls a miracle win over Argentina and Venezuela defeats Chile. The only unknown position will be contested by Cuba and the US Virgin Islands; of course that will depend on the Dominican Republic hosting the final "bubble",as I hardly see Canada lifting entry restrictions before July and Cubans won't be allowed in the US Virgin Islands either.

Bien por Paola, creo con un buen programa puede llegar a pensar en la final de los 400 en Tokio, después que en 2019 quedo cerca de pasar a su primera final en un Mundial. Valente fue una sorpresa en 2019 con su doble título en la Universiada, pero tanto el como sus compañeros de relevo necesitan trabajar más duro si quieren estar en los Olímpicos

It is, thank you.

If it depended on me, I've uploaded them already.

I agree with you; let's hope they can continously update their network with content.

If no new contestant enters, can I have another try?

Exactly, what's the point of having the leaders start first and then watch how almost nobody can overtake them?

He's not inexperienced, he competed in Pyeongchang and has been competing this season in Europe. He actually has already obtained the results to be considered for a quota in Beijing, that's why my surprise.

And instead of Rodolfo Dickson. will be again represented by Von Hohenlohe , now 62 years old.

Indeed a bad change of criteria

Also, the Pan American Roller Skating Championships just finished. If I properly understood the qualification system for that discipline, they are going to announce the quotas soon enough, according to "NOC participation", whatever that means.

Fichman and Olmos advance to quarters

Sharon Fichman & Giuliana Olmos into third round

Thank you for the clarification.

And that exit will must surely cost him another go at the Olympics, since he will lost many points as he reached QF last year

Exactly, let's see how many wins by default or null matches in direct elimination events

Amazing win for Sharon Fichman & Giuliana Olmos coming back from 1-6 in the first set, to win over Hao Ching Chan & Latisha Chan , No. 5 seeds

Well, then they should adjust penalty loops to decrease disparity.

Smart, yes. In line with IOC's "free speech" policy? Probably don't.

It was about time they race the same distance as men.

Well, he received a lot of publicity after he competed at Pyeongchang, and some people started training, aiming to compete at the Olympics. Between late 2018 - early2020, between 3-5 skiers, a woman included, managed to attend cross country competitions in USA, Canada and even Finland, and this year finally one of them finished with less than 300 points in one of them. According to Chef of Mission, they will support cross country skiers all through the qualification period (as well as the alpine skiers and our skaters), so they can obtain a quota. I know Mexico is far from expecting a medal at the Winter Games in the next 20 years at least, but I think establishing a small group of athletes capable of fighting for a spot is worth it.

MEXICO Ski Sports Alpine Skiing (2) - One of each gender. Mexican born Rodolfo Dickson (a native of Puerto Vallarta, adopted by Canadians) already has achieved qualification in Giant Slalom, and currently, Sarah Schleper just needs another valid result in that same event to qualify for her 5th Olympics (first 3 representing her birth country). No other athlete is near the eligilibity right now, but von Hohenlohe is still competing at 62 so who knows Cross Country Skiing (1 ) - Probably the only winter discipline in Mexico that had a boom after Pyeongchang, with many people giving it a try; however, only one competitor, Jonathan Soto has managed to score less than 300 in a race during 2020/2021. The Mexican federation is targeting to have another participation in 2022, so if he manages to repeat that result at World Championships and some other competitions, he might join the Mexican delegation. Ski Jumping (0) - No active competitors Nordic Combined (0) - No active competitors Freestyle Skiing (0) - Only an active athlete in Moguls, but he won't qualify. Snowboarding (0) - No active competitors Biathlon (0) - A couple men made their debut at this sport last month, but they obviously will not make it. Skating Sports Speed Skating (0) - I was surprised to discover we had a couple of skaters back in 2002-2006, but obviously weren't good enough to qualify, and sadly, we'll have to wait for an Olympic debut, as there are no active skaters. Short Track Speed Skating (0) - No Mexican skater has made their debut in this discipline. Figure Skating (1) - If Donovan Carrillo improvement continued despite the pandemic, he could be the first Mexican skater in the Olympics in 30 years; On the women's side, Andrea Montesinos is still learning and given the level of powerhouses, it'll be quite difficult for her to have a real shot. Sleigh Sports Luge (0) - No way, as Mexico isn't even a member of FIL Skeleton (0) - There aren't training facilities for the sport in the country since 2011, so all interest has been lost, sadly. Bobsleigh (0) - Read above Team Sports Curling (0) - Mexican teams are still newbies in the scene, so no chance. Ice Hockey (0) - Mexican men have already been eliminated. Our women side can only hope to avoid big defeats against the Ducth & Poles and beat Turkey in October. Total Optimistic Prediction - (4) Total Pessimistic Prediction - (0) Total Realistic Prediction - (2)

Great performance @Werloc. You know I'd like you to be in Amsterdam, but I wish now this could be the start for more opportunities.

Can't wait for the results.