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I also need the giant feather Pom poms that look quite similar to a butt or well…

All I want is one of Aruba’s hats. So jazzy!!

I’m a fan of the parade being interspersed between all the other parts. Means the athletes are fully integrated and get to be part of the show! <3

It’s giving Stranger Things but make it Olympics and French. Propose calling it Stranger Rings

See you all tomorrow for  vs  excitement is UNREAL! 

26 minutes ago, Jinzha said:

 was leading the whole first half up until 15-14, only to go into halftime 15-17 behind versus  

Oooh after a tentative first 10 mins they’re all level. 
 

Although the crowd are bringing the vibes it’s felt like a grumpy game. 

34 minutes ago, MagyarBabu said:

For sure. "We have nothing to lose" will be my mood for the entire Games this time  .

Words to live by! Might just borrow that for use everyday. 

1 hour ago, Gianlu33 said:

Not the most interesting match ever to follow, and I imagine Netherlands-Angola will not be so different. An Olympic warm-up morning

Angola one point behind at half time, I'm loving this drama with my morning coffee! 

1 hour ago, tirtha22 said:

India's Olympic outfit was heavily criticised as the corporate designers used unsustainable cloth material and they used digital prints.

 

India has a huge heritage of textile weavers and artisans and it was considered as a missed opportunity to showcase the artistry and designs to the world.

 

Indian Olympic Outfit a dissapointment using synthetic fabric and digital prints

Definitely a huge shame, so many beautiful fabrics. 
 

I’m assuming the rationale was the usual mix of corporate rubbish and cost, but was there anything specific that might redeem this poor choice? 

6 minutes ago, mpjmcevoy said:

They've won medals in the last three Games, the only team to Stop the Netherlands in close to two decades. They've done their share; a certain changing of the guard/rebuild is usual.

I feel the change should have been more fluid rather than playing out the Rio squad until they flaked off, they've also struggled to gain momentum since Danny Kerry changed to the men - the pro league results are speaking volumes on this. Additionally their previous first choice keeper Heesh is out injured. Overall outlook not good at all  

16 minutes ago, Olympicsnell said:

I just got the podium top, got them all since london, and i would usually buy the football kit...but...*sighs*

Tempting, but then I'm a fool for anything adidas... but the selection of cotton women's kit is disappointing (https://shop.teamgb.com/products/adidas-team-gb-womens-crop-tee)

Very much hoping for a hockey medal, but this will more likely come from the Men, just gotta hope they've practiced their shootouts! 

3 hours ago, bestmen said:

Sacha zhoya of 110 m, will be  in women dress

 

https://www.liberation.fr/sports/jeux-olympiques/ceremonie-douverture-des-jo-de-paris-2024-zhoya-a-le-droit-detre-en-jupe-mais-les-femmes-interdites-de-blazer-20240723_GTQQEWKHKVFZ3KQMKV56RIJSFM/

The real controversy is that women aren't allowed to wear trousers or long-sleeved blazers. A truly wild double standard which is a shame because everyone should feel comfortable in one of their proudest moments. 

As a serial merch fiend I’ve got a back catalogue of several T-shirts/vests from 2012, but due to excessive love they’re due for retirement so I’ve picked up a few bits to wear during the games this summer:
 

Particularly excited for the friendship bracelets…! 
 

What will everyone else be wearing?

Some of Finland’s team kit modelled by high jumper Ella Junilla.

When you’ve got to compete for your country at 4pm and the rave is at 6pm