Bailer

a Vancouver 2010 semifinal revenge will be enough 

He will accept the apology if you give us some medals. 

My secret guess was Tatar, good for him! 

and they are on
 
Tomáš Tatar (Ice Hockey) & Viktória Čerňanská (Bobsleigh)
 
 

In Paris also they were announced the day of the OC in the morning, so I expect the same this time as well

and Artistic Gymnastics is "Sporting Gymnastics" while Rythmic Gymnastics is god know why "Modern Gymnastics" 

It doesnt's take a genius to figure out ice hockey is popular in Slovakia hehe (for someone living in Poland where 95% of ice hockey clubs are based in southern Poland  (Tatra region) with the exception of the now defunct Stoczniowiec Gdansk or TKP (Towimor) Toruń. And it does help Jaromir Jagr was the ultimate star when I left my adolescent days (Jari Kurri was before my time but an active veteran) and probably Robert Svehla and Petrovicky were the first two I realized were Slovakian than Czech). Then again I remember Drahomir Kadlec and Bedrich Scerban and Lubomir Sekeras more than anything. Only the last one was Slovakian.
 
Overall from our 7 neighbors Czechia, Slovakia, Belarus get the positive vibes. Ukraine a solid 4th. Lithuania also a positive median. Germany and Russia are down the order to say the very least for historical purposes 

Can we borrow a medal or two from you? 

Can we borrow a medal or two from you? 

Can we borrow a medal or two from you? 

Yeah, we don't really pay much attention to it.  We have one athlete who managed to qualify, but the sport overall is pretty much nonexistent here. The two sports you mentioned are probably our best chances this year. Hockey is the most popular sport, almost like a second religion in the country, and has been for decades. Biathlon and Alpine skiing are also closely followed due to recent years of success.
 
I know about Ski Jumping (and Volleyball when it comes to summer sports), but are there any other sports with a strong and successful history in Poland? There must be more disciplines that have brought consistent international success or have a particularly big following.
 
I went to Krakow a few years ago, it's a beautiful place with a great atmosphere. The city has a unique charm that really stays with you. It's not surprising that everyone who visits ends up praising its stunning architecture and historic character.

Cheering for you as well!

Cheering for our southern neighbors to win a medal (hockey & Fialkova being the realistic options  ).

I'm very happy to meet everyone here for the first time, and I hope to participate in in-depth exchanges during the upcoming Milan Winter Olympics and even various future events.

And played 15 minutes tonight. 

Kira Mária Kapustíková will represent Slovakia in both W Ski Jumping Individual events, was today officially announced
 
The 16 years old girl will be our youngest athlete at the Games.

Time for more personal and detailed predictions:
 
 will have it hard this time.
 
I'm trying to stay realistic about our chances. We're not going there as favorites in most events, and deep down I know it would be a big surprise if we suddenly overperformed or even dominated. Still, sports have a beautiful way of ignoring expectations.
 
We're never predicted to do amazingly well at either edition of the Olympics, so I’m desperately hoping for moments that will stay with everyone in the country for years, whether it's a final that keeps people glued to their screens or a performance that will make us proud. Just one medal could mean so much. It would bring real emotions and something to cheer for to a country that isn’t going through its best period right now. And on the rare occasion of a hockey miracle, celebrations in the streets wouldn't be an oddity.
 
It all comes down to four sports, the rest are out of reach:
 
Alpine Skiing is a big mystery, and it will all come down to Petra, whether she'll compete and eventually shock everyone with a heroic result. That's the best-case scenario. Biathlon can be the dark horse, you never know how things turn around. The women's relay is probably our biggest chance, but all four of them need to deliver great performances. As for Ice Hockey, our national sport, I'll always believe in another fairytale. I'll always believe we'll pull off a miracle. Since I wasn't alive yet when we won gold at the World Championships, I can only resort to watching old videos and imagine how amazing it must have been to watch as your country is the champion of the world in something. Best on the planet. Even the silver years later was amazing, but I was too young to actually remember it, so it's time for another hockey euphoria in the country. Ski Mountaineering is a bit overlooked in the media right now, but I believe we have a huge chance of winning a medal in one of the events. Our athletes aren't minnows.  
We're a small country, still relatively young. There's not much we're known for in the world, but sports are a perfect way to build a national identity, to stop people from thinking you're still part of a state that ceased to exist decades ago. Doing well in sports is one of the few things these lesser-known countries can show off, not just the ones in Europe.
 
I'm desperately hoping for a medal, and we all want those two weeks of the Olympics to be amazing and full of unforgettable moments.

Well, 53 looks good. I'm pleasantly surprised after not having any expectations.

Absolute 4D chess from our federation, announcing her when the quota was not available, and now she will actually compete. 

God, I hope not.
 
 

Time for more personal and detailed predictions:
 
 will have it hard this time.
 
I'm trying to stay realistic about our chances. We're not going there as favorites in most events, and deep down I know it would be a big surprise if we suddenly overperformed or even dominated. Still, sports have a beautiful way of ignoring expectations.
 
We're never predicted to do amazingly well at either edition of the Olympics, so I’m desperately hoping for moments that will stay with everyone in the country for years, whether it's a final that keeps people glued to their screens or a performance that will make us proud. Just one medal could mean so much. It would bring real emotions and something to cheer for to a country that isn’t going through its best period right now. And on the rare occasion of a hockey miracle, celebrations in the streets wouldn't be an oddity.
 
It all comes down to four sports, the rest are out of reach:
 
Alpine Skiing is a big mystery, and it will all come down to Petra, whether she'll compete and eventually shock everyone with a heroic result. That's the best-case scenario. Biathlon can be the dark horse, you never know how things turn around. The women's relay is probably our biggest chance, but all four of them need to deliver great performances. As for Ice Hockey, our national sport, I'll always believe in another fairytale. I'll always believe we'll pull off a miracle. Since I wasn't alive yet when we won gold at the World Championships, I can only resort to watching old videos and imagine how amazing it must have been to watch as your country is the champion of the world in something. Best on the planet. Even the silver years later was amazing, but I was too young to actually remember it, so it's time for another hockey euphoria in the country. Ski Mountaineering is a bit overlooked in the media right now, but I believe we have a huge chance of winning a medal in one of the events. Our athletes aren't minnows.  
We're a small country, still relatively young. There's not much we're known for in the world, but sports are a perfect way to build a national identity, to stop people from thinking you're still part of a state that ceased to exist decades ago. Doing well in sports is one of the few things these lesser-known countries can show off, not just the ones in Europe.
 
I'm desperately hoping for a medal, and we all want those two weeks of the Olympics to be amazing and full of unforgettable moments.

Gratulujeme!  @Jan Linha @stepansevs

Gratulujeme!  @Jan Linha @stepansevs

I really hope Nordic Combined doesn't get scrapped. Actually, I believe the Winter Olympics should keep growing with new sports and disciplines (3x3 Hockey, Ice Cross, Speed Skiing, Ice Climbing), otherwise they won't feel like a true celebration of sports like their summer counterpart.