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I think when (If) women's Nordic combined is accepted in Olympic family, other nations who have already developed women's ski jumping will compete more seriously, that includes our nation. I am cheering for that inclusion, this is one of the events women should compete in long time ago (not sure why there is still no World Cup)

Telemark skiing is very popular in our country (also in other parts of Alps and Scandinavia). They have improved this sport much during the years. It used to be a "boring" giant slalom run with telemark step, now they have added 360° turn and a cross country sprint part and also, they compete in pairs (like elimination race). It is much more interesting now as it was 20 years ago, but still not so many countries compete. Usually there are around 50 men from 15 countries and only 15 women from 6, 7 countries in World cup races. This means it is still too early to add in Olympics programme, but maybe in the future, who knows.

SLOVENIA I believe this is first time in history of TISC contest, you can vote among musician for an athlete, and not some kind of athlete, but an Olympic Champion. Firstly, Tina Maze is known as best sportswoman of all time in our country. Former alpine skier took two Olympic gold medals in Sochi 2014, two Olympic silver in Vancouver 2010, become 4 times World champion and won World cup Overall title in 2013 with a record breaking 2414 points. There were hard times for Tina, before she became worldwide known. She was injured a lot, her confidence was at bottom, before she met Andrea Massi. You know the rest. This song is her only single, and it was released a day before her first race of, what was later discovered, her record season. It got very mixed reception, mostly due to her poor results in the past. People thought, she is mocking of her career and she will never be able to win again (well, guess again :P). Song title says everything - "My Way is My Decision". It is a song about Tina's courage to step forward, and doing what she does best in her own way, something not quite usual for average Slovenian. Authors are Raay (part of Eurovision duo Maraaya), Matjaž Jelen (lead singer of established Slovenian band Šank Rock) and Charlie Mason (co-writer of winning Eurovision song "Rise Like a Phoenix"). Tina Maze - My Way is My Decision

I will be posting my song in a moment. It is a song I had in mind years ago for our annual competition, but forgot about it, so years gone by and finally I can post it in our Open contest. Hope you will like it, the artist is very known to every sports fan on our forum and worldwide, so, get ready for something different from .

Ha ha, nice ! What a week for our sports, and still road race ahead of us on Sunday. And what a Grand finale, times only on climb: 1. Roglič 10:06 2. Dumoulin +0:05 3. Dennis +0:16 4. Tratnik +0:29 (great job also from him, finishing 10th) 9. Froome +0:35 This is first ever Slovenian medal in ITT at WCH and second ever in Elite competition (first one was bronze in 2001 Road Race - Andrej Hauptman, our head coach here).

Thank you guys for all support. I still can't believe what happened in Turkey. I was in Ljubljana yesterday for reception of our Golden boys, so sad not being quite good one, but nevertheless excitement was still there, with 20.000 people gathered in our capital city. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, WE ARE THE BEST, ONLY SKY IS THE LIMIT !!!

is back again, I already have song ready for you, hope @mihamiha won't mind.

TEAM SLOVENIA MEN TEAM 400 m: Luka Janežič Marathon: Rok Puhar WOMEN TEAM 200 m: Agata Zupin 400 m: Anita Horvat 400 m Hurdles: Agata Zupin Javelin Throw: Martina Ratej Athletes waiting for redistribution of places: Hammer Throw (M): Nejc Pleško High Jump (W): Maruša Černjul Pole Vault (W): Tina Šutej Discus Throw (W): Veronika Domjan

Unofficial Standings (Eurovision manner; 12-10-8-...-1) ORDER NATION POINTS 1(-) Great Britain 149 2(-) Brazil 120 3(-) Serbia 106 4(-) Iran 105 5(+1) New Zealand 92 6(-1) Malta 92 7(-) Lithuania 89 8(-) Portugal 85 9(+2) Netherlands 81 10(-1) Italy 75 11(-1) Morocco 70 12(-) Algeria 68 13(-) Tunisia 66 14(-) Indonesia 65 15(+2) Argentina 58 16(-1) Mexico 56 17(+1) Moldova 54 18(-2) Slovenia 53 19(+2) Bulgaria 53 20(-) Croatia 51 21(-2) France 50 22(+3) India 46 23(-1) Romania 42 24(-1) United States 42 25(-1) Ireland 41 26(-) Slovakia 36 27(+1) Poland 35 28(-1) Denmark 32 29(-) Germany 29 30(-) Greece 23 31(-) Canada 20 32(-) Russia 18 33(-) Kazakhstan 17 34(-) Finland 7 35(-) Azerbaijan 4 As you can see, there was suprisingly little movement among positions, 21 countries stayed on same spot, which has never happened in TISC history. Biggest improver is India, jumping for three places from 25th to 22nd. Meanwhile, Slovenia and France are the only one losing two places.

After three hours of reading and cheering I finally got through this another successful edition of TISC. First of all, congratulations to GB for another win, I was the first (and for quite a long time only one) to give them 12 points. Next, thank you to all, who gave points to our song, especially to , giving us maximum possible. I was quite surprised, knowing Slovenian language is quite complexed for most of you, but this is one more proof music is still no.1 in your hearts, as well as in mine. @mihamiha, thank you for choosing Nina Pušlar, she is one of my favourite singers, so it was not hard to go with your choice. I am not so often on this site, but some things never changed. Soon you will see a table with results put in official Eurovision style, so without 11 and 9 points. I can't wait for next contest, I believe I already have a song chosen, will just have to beat my fellow member from Slovenia. Till next time wishing you a lot of musical enjoyment!

It's OK, I am very busy lately, so I checked the schedule a couple of days ago, when I knew it would be my turn at 12.15. No worries, I am already used to it.

Once again, I was beaten by organizers, have fun for the rest of the day.

It is only fair to post lyrics for our representative Nina Pušlar. I tried my best to translate it in English so you can understand the meaning of song Nina is singing in our native language. As you already know, title is "To mi je všeč", in English "That's what I like". There you have it, as the title says, I hope you will like it. Slovenian lyrics English lyrics

Hello, I will be also part of Slovenian delegation, as always. I hope you will like song mihamiha chose for our country.

Sorry not being so often on forum. I watched every single match from this championships. The only thing missing was a 9 - dart finish, other than that it was very exciting, especially between MVG and RVB, final also was not bad, but Gary was too weak on doubles in the middle of the match. Anyway, I can't wait for next one in December.

Slovenia will compete in Women's relay first time after Ruhpolding last season. They will not wait on whether Mlakar or Klemenčič could make standard on Saturday in Ridnaun. Instead Andreja Mali will took farewell from competitive biathlon and once more help girls to better result. So, our team will compete with Gregorin, Eržen, Poje and Mali.

Our team is really crazy, but after all, home race is not something you should throw away that easily.

Thank you so much on such quick and accurate answer. Our media said Mlakar and Klemenčič will compete in Ridnaun on Saturday to gain those points, so I am little confused.

Man, you really have quite a discussion here. Tell me, heywoodu, what are chances for Tina Mlakar and / or Polona Klemenčič achieving standard to compete in Pokljuka for women relay. We need one of them to qualify (besides Gregorin, Eržen and Poje)?

Slovenia Team Size prediction for Winter Olympic Games 2018 PyeongChang Ski Sports Alpine Skiing (10-12) - There were eight skiers in Sochi, but prospects are quite good. Among men there are Kranjec, Kosi, Kline most likely to compete in Korea. Women have even more chances with Drev, Bucik, Ferk, Lavtar, Štuhec,... So, if standards are not set too high, we could see at least 10 skiers. Cross Country Skiing (6) - All hopes are on ladies, especially in sprint. (Višnar, Fabjan, Čebašek, Einfalt, Razinger, Lampič) Men compete very rarely in World Cup. Ski Jumping (9) - No doubt about sending full quota in sport, where we are top 3 nation in the world. Nordic Combined (1) - Gašper Berlot ended his career, so now it all depends on Marjan Jelenko. Young guns are still well behind, especially in XCO part. Too bad, it was very close having full team in Sochi. Freestyle Skiing (2) - Filip Flisar and Blaž Ogorelc should qualify in ski cross, I am not sure what is happening in other disciplines, where mostly our skiers in different series, not in World cup. Snowboarding (8) - I expect full alpine men's team and Gloria Kotnik among ladies. Tim Kevin Ravnjak and Cilka Sadar should most likely compete in freestyle section, there are still some youngsters very talented (Kralj, Štante, Pribošič,...) Biathlon (6-7) - Men should qualify with complete team. As for women, Andreja Mali is not competing anymore, Teja Gregorin is quite old, but still in the mix, Anja Eržen should try to fill our mixed relay team. Chances for having women relay are really small, because we don't even have enough girls with permission to compete in World cup. Skating Sports Speed Skating (0) - Not gonna happen for many years. We don't even have any indoor rink for speed skating. Short Track Speed Skating (0) - We had a guy competing in ECH, but he was quite behind. It is most likely to try get a quota maybe in 2022 or more 2026. Figure Skating (1) - Daša Grm has most chances to qualify. I am not sure, what is current position in men's category. Sleigh Sports Luge (1) - There is so little money in this sport. Our national championships take place in Innsbruck, cause we do not have any artificial track closer. I still believe we will achieve international standard at least with Danej Navrboc or Žiga Biruš. But you have to know something, Slovenia had two international quota for Sochi (Navrboc, Sirše), which dissapeared because of our hockey team. (not our players, but because of federation members). Skeleton (1) - As far as I know, Anže Šetina is not competing anymore, but we have Sara Lavrenčič, who occasionally show up on ladies tour. Bobsleigh (0) - There were some fund raises 10 years ago, but now having a bobsleigh team would be completely insane. Team Sports Curling (0) - Pyongchang is too close for our federation, existing only few years. Our men competed second year in a row at ECH in B group, so they could maybe with good development be Olympics contenders for 2026, if not sooner. Ice Hockey (25) - No doubt here, Slovenia will have men team at the Olympics for second time in succession. Women, however, already failed to qualify. Total Optimistic Prediction - (80) If there were a lot of alpine skiers (close to 15), full biathlon team and also a team in nordic combined. Total Pessimistic Prediction - (50) With our hockey team already in, highly unlikely. But supposing to cross out all sleigh and skating sports and to compete in our basic sports (Alpine sking, CC Skiing, Biathlon) only with individuals. Total Realistic Prediction - (65) That would mean one athlete less than in Sochi, where this team was most numerous.

I am always voting for my most favourable songs, no matter from which country comes. As I said, your song was pretty close and that is all.

Totallympics Open International Song Contest Lithuania 2016 EUROVISION STYLE OF VOTING (12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1) 17(-) Portugal 51 1(-) Ireland 156 18(-) Algeria 45 2(-) Mexico 149 14(+5) Argentina 55 3(-) Canada 106 22(-2) Indonesia 37 4(-) United States 104 19(+2) Poland 44 5(-) Netherlands 94 21(+1) Serbia 38 7(-1) Finland 84 23(-) Brazil 37 8(-1) France 82 24(-) Turkey 35 6(+2) Lithuania 91 28(-3) New Zealand 27 9(-) Denmark 79 26(-) Moldova 30 10(-) Romania 73 25(+2) Azerbaijan 33 12(-1) Italy 65 27(+1) Slovakia 27 13(-1) Great Britain 61 29(-) Slovenia 26 11(+2) Bulgaria 69 31(-1) Czech Republic 20 16(-2) Malta 51 30(+1) India 22 15(-) Greece 52 32(-) Croatia 17 20(-4) Tunisia 71 33(-) Colombia 11 To summarize, 16 nations remains on their position. Difference between 1st and 2nd was only 7 points. Most places from this kind of voting benefits Argentina, jumping from 19th all the way up to 14th. Biggest fall comes from Tunisia (from 16th down to 20th).

Hi, everybody! Finally I took time to watch complete contest. Firstly would like to congratulate Ireland on another victory. Well done, Dan. Next I would like to apologize for casting my votes in a hurry. I was commentating women's volleyball match (Dinamo Krasnodar-Vizura Beograd) on TV, that is why I tried to hurry with my voting procedure during break between first and second set. Another wonderful contest is behind us, thank you so much, Werloc for excellent organization, thanks heywoodu and dcro for all stats, and of course, a big thank you to all who voted for our song: 12 - Who else could award Slovania with douze points than our very own Slavic friends. 8 - That was quite a surprise for me, thank you very much. 7 - Thank you, bestmen, your song was close to get points from me, but as you know, you already got points from Slovenia in previous occasions. 3 - 1 - My expectactions were to be in top 20, but nevertheless, 29th place means we beat a couple of nations, and what is most important, we ended in very nice company. I will publish special table very shortly with results, made in Eurovision style (with no 11 or 9 points, only top 10 nations get points). So, once again, congratulations to host and to winner, and we will see you all in UK next year !

Sorry, currently I am in a hurry, so I will see rest of competition tomorrow or on Monday. Have fun, everybody.

SLOVENIA LITHUANIA 12 ROMANIA 11 IRELAND 10 INDONESIA 9 MEXICO 8 POLAND 7 GREECE 6 MALTA 5 ITALY 4 FRANCE 3 UNITED STATES 2 CANADA 1 Hvala za vašo pozornost, se pišemo v novem letu in naj zmaga najboljši. Thank you for your attention, we will write each other in new year and may the best song wins.