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We made it bitches! Team of one for !

This is confirmed. LVL takes Bissonnettes spot on the team. She will need to compete in the k1 500.
 
Canada also received a reallocation in women's road race. Allison Jackson is the last named athlete to the team
 
Bring on the games!

Info.tokyo2020.org
 
It's rather useless unless you have a login (which I suspect from past games, you must have an accreditation card)

Not sure which discipline but got an additional spot in cycling. Working back on the info available... it was a women's quota.

Been told July 13th is when their "info" system goes live so around there or after we should see the website getting updates to athletes etc.

Info.tokyo2020.org
 
It's rather useless unless you have a login (which I suspect from past games, you must have an accreditation card)

Andreescu pulling out if a tournament  Say it aint so. This is the most non-shocking Olympic news this year 

I think  is missing in this poll 

And went bankrupt?

And hosted the Olympics 

Here are some medal chance predictions for Canada. OFC, nothing is guaranteed, but worth looking at.
 
Archery: 
Just looking at seasonal performances by both Duenas and Barrett do not inspire confidence. However, the mixed team did make the final 8 of two events this season, so I think the mixed team has an outside shot at winning a medal.  
 
Athletics:
Andre De Grasse in 200m, Marco Arop in 800, a medal in 5000 (either Ahmed/Knight), Warner in decathlon and Dunfee in walk should be medal chances that actually go onto medal. De Grasse in 100, Bishop in 800, Rogers in hammer and Lepage in Decathlon have an outside chance. 5 should medal, a further 4 chances that may or may not medal. Newman in pole vault, Crew in shot, women's 4x400 relay, men's 4x100 relay, Stafford in 1500, Ahmed in 10000, have outside chances as well.  
 
Basketball:
Anything but a medal would be a major disappointment.  
 
Boxing:
Veyre, Thibeault and Bujold are medal contenders, hoping for at least one medal between the three. 
 
Canoeing (sprint):
C1 and C2 in women should win medals, maybe even 2 medals in C1. No other boats will likely win a medal.  
 
Cycling Road
Apparently the course is very hilly, which plays into the strengths of Michael Woods.  
 
Cycling track
One medal in women's team pursuit and a medal in women's sprint should be expected. 
 
Diving:
I think 3 medals at a minimum here. Both women's synchro events and an individual medal for the women. The men have an outside shot in the 10m events.  
 
Golf:
Brooke Henderson has an outside shot at a medal. 
 
Gymnastics:
Hoping for at least 1 medal in artistic (through the women) + a medal in trampoline
 
Judo:
5/6 judoka (minus Guica) have a chance to medal, 4 are ranked, so have a favourable draw. Hoping for 2 medals, which would be the most in one games in this sport for Canada 
 
Karate:
Hard to gauge but Gaysinsky has beaten all of his opponents in the competition before except Gogita of Georgia, so if he arrives in the best possible form he could challenge for a medal.
 
Rowing;
Hard to gauge due to lack of competition caused by covid. I think the men could win a medal, while the women could get up to 4 medals. 
 
Rugby sevens:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Sailing:
Hoping the best Sarah Douglas shows up, if she does, she has a chance to become the first Canadian female sailor to win an Olympic medal. All other boats have almost no chances
 
Skateboarding:
Berger and Papa both finished in the finals at the recent Worlds, with a strong performance they could have a chance to medal. 
 
Soccer:
Hard to say, but the women should be in the convo for a medal. 
 
Sport climbing:
Sean McColl should be in the conversation for a medal
 
Softball:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Swimming:
Hoping the men can pull out a medal, but I doubt it. The women: 200m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 100m and 200m back should provide medals. The 100m free is an outside chance. The three women's relays also provide chances along with the 200im and 400im. 
 
Taekwondo:
Skylar Park is ranked third and hopefully she can win a medal.
 
Tennis:
So hard to predict, but the women's doubles team can do damage. Maybe a medal in mixed is also possible since the size of the field is small. 
 
Triathlon:
Mislawchuk should be a favourite for a medal ,since he won the test event on the same course. However, hard to guess because so many factors can go wrong. 
 
Beach volleyball:
Humana-Parades and Pavan have struggled lately, but hoping they can get it together 
 
Weightlifting:
Charron + Santavy should medal. 
 
Wrestling:
Wiebe and Lappage are former Olympic and World medalists, so on a good day they could potentially medal. 
 
 
 
 

 

Knox if he keeps improving should make the final in the 200 im. 

Here are some medal chance predictions for Canada. OFC, nothing is guaranteed, but worth looking at.
 
Archery: 
Just looking at seasonal performances by both Duenas and Barrett do not inspire confidence. However, the mixed team did make the final 8 of two events this season, so I think the mixed team has an outside shot at winning a medal.  
 
Athletics:
Andre De Grasse in 200m, Marco Arop in 800, a medal in 5000 (either Ahmed/Knight), Warner in decathlon and Dunfee in walk should be medal chances that actually go onto medal. De Grasse in 100, Bishop in 800, Rogers in hammer and Lepage in Decathlon have an outside chance. 5 should medal, a further 4 chances that may or may not medal. Newman in pole vault, Crew in shot, women's 4x400 relay, men's 4x100 relay, Stafford in 1500, Ahmed in 10000, have outside chances as well.  
 
Basketball:
Anything but a medal would be a major disappointment.  
 
Boxing:
Veyre, Thibeault and Bujold are medal contenders, hoping for at least one medal between the three. 
 
Canoeing (sprint):
C1 and C2 in women should win medals, maybe even 2 medals in C1. No other boats will likely win a medal.  
 
Cycling Road
Apparently the course is very hilly, which plays into the strengths of Michael Woods.  
 
Cycling track
One medal in women's team pursuit and a medal in women's sprint should be expected. 
 
Diving:
I think 3 medals at a minimum here. Both women's synchro events and an individual medal for the women. The men have an outside shot in the 10m events.  
 
Golf:
Brooke Henderson has an outside shot at a medal. 
 
Gymnastics:
Hoping for at least 1 medal in artistic (through the women) + a medal in trampoline
 
Judo:
5/6 judoka (minus Guica) have a chance to medal, 4 are ranked, so have a favourable draw. Hoping for 2 medals, which would be the most in one games in this sport for Canada 
 
Karate:
Hard to gauge but Gaysinsky has beaten all of his opponents in the competition before except Gogita of Georgia, so if he arrives in the best possible form he could challenge for a medal.
 
Rowing;
Hard to gauge due to lack of competition caused by covid. I think the men could win a medal, while the women could get up to 4 medals. 
 
Rugby sevens:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Sailing:
Hoping the best Sarah Douglas shows up, if she does, she has a chance to become the first Canadian female sailor to win an Olympic medal. All other boats have almost no chances
 
Skateboarding:
Berger and Papa both finished in the finals at the recent Worlds, with a strong performance they could have a chance to medal. 
 
Soccer:
Hard to say, but the women should be in the convo for a medal. 
 
Sport climbing:
Sean McColl should be in the conversation for a medal
 
Softball:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Swimming:
Hoping the men can pull out a medal, but I doubt it. The women: 200m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 100m and 200m back should provide medals. The 100m free is an outside chance. The three women's relays also provide chances along with the 200im and 400im. 
 
Taekwondo:
Skylar Park is ranked third and hopefully she can win a medal.
 
Tennis:
So hard to predict, but the women's doubles team can do damage. Maybe a medal in mixed is also possible since the size of the field is small. 
 
Triathlon:
Mislawchuk should be a favourite for a medal ,since he won the test event on the same course. However, hard to guess because so many factors can go wrong. 
 
Beach volleyball:
Humana-Parades and Pavan have struggled lately, but hoping they can get it together 
 
Weightlifting:
Charron + Santavy should medal. 
 
Wrestling:
Wiebe and Lappage are former Olympic and World medalists, so on a good day they could potentially medal. 
 
 
 
 

 

Knox if he keeps improving should make the final in the 200 im. 

I’m going to be fascinated by Track Cycling and Rowing with the lack of competitions I really don’t know what the outlook is. I’ve been listening to Adam Kreek’s rowing podcast and it’s really interesting to hear athletes give their perspective. 
 
Swimming is also interesting, this is the one sport that I am more optimistic (I’m a bit more cautious with Atheltics and the Team Sports than you are). I feel like a good meet for the Canadians would see the team surpassing the 6 medals from Rio but it could be somewhere around there. Medley relay looks stronger on paper but it really depends on Taylor Ruck’s performance in the 4x100m/4x200m. Although I think Oleksiak was holding back at trials in the 200m. Liendo’s probably the best medal chances for the men. 

Here are some medal chance predictions for Canada. OFC, nothing is guaranteed, but worth looking at.
 
Archery: 
Just looking at seasonal performances by both Duenas and Barrett do not inspire confidence. However, the mixed team did make the final 8 of two events this season, so I think the mixed team has an outside shot at winning a medal.  
 
Athletics:
Andre De Grasse in 200m, Marco Arop in 800, a medal in 5000 (either Ahmed/Knight), Warner in decathlon and Dunfee in walk should be medal chances that actually go onto medal. De Grasse in 100, Bishop in 800, Rogers in hammer and Lepage in Decathlon have an outside chance. 5 should medal, a further 4 chances that may or may not medal. Newman in pole vault, Crew in shot, women's 4x400 relay, men's 4x100 relay, Stafford in 1500, Ahmed in 10000, have outside chances as well.  
 
Basketball:
Anything but a medal would be a major disappointment.  
 
Boxing:
Veyre, Thibeault and Bujold are medal contenders, hoping for at least one medal between the three. 
 
Canoeing (sprint):
C1 and C2 in women should win medals, maybe even 2 medals in C1. No other boats will likely win a medal.  
 
Cycling Road
Apparently the course is very hilly, which plays into the strengths of Michael Woods.  
 
Cycling track
One medal in women's team pursuit and a medal in women's sprint should be expected. 
 
Diving:
I think 3 medals at a minimum here. Both women's synchro events and an individual medal for the women. The men have an outside shot in the 10m events.  
 
Golf:
Brooke Henderson has an outside shot at a medal. 
 
Gymnastics:
Hoping for at least 1 medal in artistic (through the women) + a medal in trampoline
 
Judo:
5/6 judoka (minus Guica) have a chance to medal, 4 are ranked, so have a favourable draw. Hoping for 2 medals, which would be the most in one games in this sport for Canada 
 
Karate:
Hard to gauge but Gaysinsky has beaten all of his opponents in the competition before except Gogita of Georgia, so if he arrives in the best possible form he could challenge for a medal.
 
Rowing;
Hard to gauge due to lack of competition caused by covid. I think the men could win a medal, while the women could get up to 4 medals. 
 
Rugby sevens:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Sailing:
Hoping the best Sarah Douglas shows up, if she does, she has a chance to become the first Canadian female sailor to win an Olympic medal. All other boats have almost no chances
 
Skateboarding:
Berger and Papa both finished in the finals at the recent Worlds, with a strong performance they could have a chance to medal. 
 
Soccer:
Hard to say, but the women should be in the convo for a medal. 
 
Sport climbing:
Sean McColl should be in the conversation for a medal
 
Softball:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Swimming:
Hoping the men can pull out a medal, but I doubt it. The women: 200m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 100m and 200m back should provide medals. The 100m free is an outside chance. The three women's relays also provide chances along with the 200im and 400im. 
 
Taekwondo:
Skylar Park is ranked third and hopefully she can win a medal.
 
Tennis:
So hard to predict, but the women's doubles team can do damage. Maybe a medal in mixed is also possible since the size of the field is small. 
 
Triathlon:
Mislawchuk should be a favourite for a medal ,since he won the test event on the same course. However, hard to guess because so many factors can go wrong. 
 
Beach volleyball:
Humana-Parades and Pavan have struggled lately, but hoping they can get it together 
 
Weightlifting:
Charron + Santavy should medal. 
 
Wrestling:
Wiebe and Lappage are former Olympic and World medalists, so on a good day they could potentially medal. 
 
 
 
 

 

Here are some medal chance predictions for Canada. OFC, nothing is guaranteed, but worth looking at.
 
Archery: 
Just looking at seasonal performances by both Duenas and Barrett do not inspire confidence. However, the mixed team did make the final 8 of two events this season, so I think the mixed team has an outside shot at winning a medal.  
 
Athletics:
Andre De Grasse in 200m, Marco Arop in 800, a medal in 5000 (either Ahmed/Knight), Warner in decathlon and Dunfee in walk should be medal chances that actually go onto medal. De Grasse in 100, Bishop in 800, Rogers in hammer and Lepage in Decathlon have an outside chance. 5 should medal, a further 4 chances that may or may not medal. Newman in pole vault, Crew in shot, women's 4x400 relay, men's 4x100 relay, Stafford in 1500, Ahmed in 10000, have outside chances as well.  
 
Basketball:
Anything but a medal would be a major disappointment.  
 
Boxing:
Veyre, Thibeault and Bujold are medal contenders, hoping for at least one medal between the three. 
 
Canoeing (sprint):
C1 and C2 in women should win medals, maybe even 2 medals in C1. No other boats will likely win a medal.  
 
Cycling Road
Apparently the course is very hilly, which plays into the strengths of Michael Woods.  
 
Cycling track
One medal in women's team pursuit and a medal in women's sprint should be expected. 
 
Diving:
I think 3 medals at a minimum here. Both women's synchro events and an individual medal for the women. The men have an outside shot in the 10m events.  
 
Golf:
Brooke Henderson has an outside shot at a medal. 
 
Gymnastics:
Hoping for at least 1 medal in artistic (through the women) + a medal in trampoline
 
Judo:
5/6 judoka (minus Guica) have a chance to medal, 4 are ranked, so have a favourable draw. Hoping for 2 medals, which would be the most in one games in this sport for Canada 
 
Karate:
Hard to gauge but Gaysinsky has beaten all of his opponents in the competition before except Gogita of Georgia, so if he arrives in the best possible form he could challenge for a medal.
 
Rowing;
Hard to gauge due to lack of competition caused by covid. I think the men could win a medal, while the women could get up to 4 medals. 
 
Rugby sevens:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Sailing:
Hoping the best Sarah Douglas shows up, if she does, she has a chance to become the first Canadian female sailor to win an Olympic medal. All other boats have almost no chances
 
Skateboarding:
Berger and Papa both finished in the finals at the recent Worlds, with a strong performance they could have a chance to medal. 
 
Soccer:
Hard to say, but the women should be in the convo for a medal. 
 
Sport climbing:
Sean McColl should be in the conversation for a medal
 
Softball:
The women should medal or its a disappointment. 
 
Swimming:
Hoping the men can pull out a medal, but I doubt it. The women: 200m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 100m and 200m back should provide medals. The 100m free is an outside chance. The three women's relays also provide chances along with the 200im and 400im. 
 
Taekwondo:
Skylar Park is ranked third and hopefully she can win a medal.
 
Tennis:
So hard to predict, but the women's doubles team can do damage. Maybe a medal in mixed is also possible since the size of the field is small. 
 
Triathlon:
Mislawchuk should be a favourite for a medal ,since he won the test event on the same course. However, hard to guess because so many factors can go wrong. 
 
Beach volleyball:
Humana-Parades and Pavan have struggled lately, but hoping they can get it together 
 
Weightlifting:
Charron + Santavy should medal. 
 
Wrestling:
Wiebe and Lappage are former Olympic and World medalists, so on a good day they could potentially medal. 
 
 
 
 

 

When NOC's are submitting their choice "Each NOC must nominate one accredited female athlete and one accredited male athlete from its delegation to serve as flag bearers during the Opening Ceremony parade. " 

So much for it being a choice, smh

I still remember when Italy won in 06, now 15 years later, congratulations to them. Not the best game of soccer, but it will do.
 
"Its coming home" has to be the most dumbest thing I have heard in sport, its so arrogant.

I still remember when Italy won in 06, now 15 years later, congratulations to them. Not the best game of soccer, but it will do.
 
"Its coming home" has to be the most dumbest thing I have heard in sport, its so arrogant.

sa as the history learn us, Italy will not qualify to the next world cup or flop there in preliminary round, right ?
 
anyway, Congrats Italians here , hard luck Englishmens here

lol Italy wins its second major soccer tournament in a row through PK's

The female athlete must be the IOC forcing them to pick at least one female athlete. So I'd imagine the teams with no women (like :VAN) will be naming one soon. Off course any team with just women won't need to name any men. So much for gender equality.

The female athlete must be the IOC forcing them to pick at least one female athlete. So I'd imagine the teams with no women (like :VAN) will be naming one soon. Off course any team with just women won't need to name any men. So much for gender equality.

takes bronze over