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Well, two key players injured certainly doesn't help Sweden

A nice bit of overacting there...

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That first half (at least the first 20 minutes) shows why Denmark should still be mentioned among the favorites!

Hey, a positive!: For the first time I've heard somebody shout USA in a handball arena!

Where am I saying that the Danish commentators are neutral? We have one commentators pairing who are sore losers blaming the refs very often. As a former ref I really dislike them. The ones commentating the match against Croatia is usually much better, but they twice they wanted questionable reds. One could be given, the second certainly not. Really hard to say how Denmark will do. They've had one proper test and that one certainly wasn't at the expected level, but it wouldn't be the first time we've seen one bad game on the road towards the gold. I guess we'll see against Egypt. Right now Sweden are my favorites, but it's pretty close in the top.

Pretending to be hit in the head? Did you even watch it? I've seen it quite a few times as I felt at first that it was BS that Danish commentators wanted a red. It was not a clear one, but the refs should have checked it. As ever so often? Oh come on! That's some sore loser BS!

We can absolutely discuss whether he should have accepted the apology at once, but that action from Duvnjak could have given a red.

Absolutely no love for Duvnjak from the Danish spectators!

Pretty unimpressive first half from Egypt

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The refs made some pretty bad mistakes both ways. Not their beest match!

Getting closer and closer to know what I'll go for. Right now I'm mainly considering about 1½ week from the start. Would be something like: 27th: Rugby 28th: Mountain bike (possibly trying to return for some beach volley) 29th: Undecided 30th: Rowing 31st: Triathlon and possibly the late swimming session 1st: BMX (possibly some badminton or judo before) 2nd: Golf 3rd: Equestrian, jumping 4th: Beach volley (and possibly some badminton) 5th: Athletics (both sessions) I may try getting a track cycling ticket which might mean staying for the full duration. Could also throw in some handball if it fits in.

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Sipos' stupidity certainly didn't help!

Another rather questionable effort by some of the refs:

Impressive job though I do have a few doubts. Who qualifies in archery? What sailing events do you have us qualifying for? 49er, 49erFX, Nacra17, Ilca6, women's IQ foil and? Swimming feels pretty low as well though we do have some problems there. But I guess that's a question of how last year was.

And Axelsen 21-6 in first set!

Some rather worrying news: https://sport.tv2.dk/haandbold/2023-01-15-several-world-handball-championship-referees-tied-to-match-fixing

That is indeed true!

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Most medals for a nation at a Single Olympics?

Fair enough. Would just say that quite a lot of experts have Sweden among the main contenders, at least in front of Spain and close to or above France as the main challenger to Denmark (have you seen what a beast Jim Gottfridsson have been lately?). Egypt shouldn't be underestimated but at least Sweden are in front of them by quite a bit. Norway as well if they manage to pull things together.

You're certainly forgetting Sweden and Norway