Belle

Erik Karlsson  is the 6th defenseman in the history to hit 100 points in one season. And that in one of the worst teams in the league. 
 
Elias Pettersson  also made his first 100 points season.
 
Right now two  goalies top the goalie stats, Linus Ullmark and Filip Gustavsson.
 
Not too bad for Sweden. 

Congratulations 
 
So happy for @Finnator123 and . Such a great song. 
 
About  well I hope for a little better placement. But I still will pick songs in Swedish sometimes.
 
Absolutely fantastic hosting @Cobi. Thank you 

MEDAL TABLE
 
32 out of the 38 nations have won at least one medal!
 
The most succesful nation without a medal was , that received points from 14 nations. Some countries in the top10 such as  or  received points from less nations than Sweden.
 
On the other hand,  only scored points from 8 nations, but 3 of them gave them their gold medal, achieving an oustanding 5th place in the medal table. A much better result than the 27th place in the scoreboard.
 
 proved once again that they have the most succeful entry of the edition. They received points from 24 different nations and 12 of these put the Italian entry in their top3! The closest nations in this stat were  and , with 21 nations giving them at least one point.
 
# NATION G S B 1   ITALY 6 2 4 2   DENMARK 4 1 2 3   FINLAND 3 2 2 4   NORWAY 3 1 1 5   INDONESIA 3 0 0 6   GERMANY 2 4 2 7   SERBIA 2 1 3 8   USA 2 1 2 9   PORTUGAL 2 1 0 10   HUNGARY 2 0 1 11   NETHERLANDS 1 3 2 12   SPAIN 1 3 0 13   UKRAINE 1 1 2 14   IRELAND 1 1 1 14   GREAT BRITAIN 1 1 1 16   LITHUANIA 1 0 1 16   ROMANIA 1 0 1 18   SLOVENIA 1 0 0 18   CROATIA 1 0 0 20   FRANCE 0 2 2 21   CZECH REPUBLIC 0 2 1 21   CHINA 0 2 1 23   SLOVAKIA 0 2 0 23   POLAND 0 2 0 25   MEXICO 0 1 2 26   INDIA 0 1 1 26   MALTA 0 1 1 28   GREECE 0 1 0 28   KAZAKHSTAN 0 1 0 28   ARGENTINA 0 1 0 31   CHILE 0 0 3 32   BRAZIL 0 0 2 33   SWEDEN 0 0 0 33   MOLDOVA 0 0 0 33   BULGARIA 0 0 0 33   NEW ZEALAND 0 0 0 33   ISRAEL 0 0 0 33   TUNISIA 0 0 0

Congratulations 
 
So happy for @Finnator123 and . Such a great song. 
 
About  well I hope for a little better placement. But I still will pick songs in Swedish sometimes.
 
Absolutely fantastic hosting @Cobi. Thank you 

Congratulations 
 
So happy for @Finnator123 and . Such a great song. 
 
About  well I hope for a little better placement. But I still will pick songs in Swedish sometimes.
 
Absolutely fantastic hosting @Cobi. Thank you 

Congratulations 
 
So happy for @Finnator123 and . Such a great song. 
 
About  well I hope for a little better placement. But I still will pick songs in Swedish sometimes.
 
Absolutely fantastic hosting @Cobi. Thank you 

Congratulations 
 
So happy for @Finnator123 and . Such a great song. 
 
About  well I hope for a little better placement. But I still will pick songs in Swedish sometimes.
 
Absolutely fantastic hosting @Cobi. Thank you 

What an amazing thriller. 

NEW ZEALAND
¡Hola!
*Kia ora tātou*  
  HUNGARY   10          UKRAINE   9    USA   8    BRAZIL   7    GREAT BRITAIN   6    DENMARK   5    SWEDEN   4    FRANCE   3    MOLDOVA   2    KAZAKHSTAN   1

All-out Germany vs USA war, nothing new  

IRELAND
 
Good morning from Ireland!  
  BRAZIL   10          GERMANY   9    USA   8    MALTA   7    LITHUANIA   6    INDIA   5    SWEDEN   4    SLOVENIA   3    MOLDOVA   2    HUNGARY   1 

Very nice indie pick, I really enjoyed it

Thank you @Werloc and the other juries that voted for 
 
I know bringing in a song in Swedish is risky and we will not challenge for a top 10 place. But I don’t care. Sometimes I just want to show you what’s popular in Sweden. 

Thank you @Werloc and the other juries that voted for 
 
I know bringing in a song in Swedish is risky and we will not challenge for a top 10 place. But I don’t care. Sometimes I just want to show you what’s popular in Sweden. 

LITHUANIA
¡Hola!
*Hello, Totallympics members. Second edition in a row where
my votes surprise me, very very strong contest, I liked 18 songs, I think *
 
  ITALY   10          NEW ZEALAND   9    SWEDEN   8    ARGENTINA   7    NETHERLANDS   6    IRELAND   5    CHILE   4    CZECH REPUBLIC   3    INDIA   2    USA   1 

GREAT BRITAIN 
 
Good morning, this is Great Britain calling. What an amazing contest it's been so far (discounting our horrific start), which was kicking off by an absolutely cracking opening ceremony courtesy of @Cobi. So, without further ado, here are the votes from the British Jury.    
  GERMANY   10          ITALY   9    FINLAND   8    FRANCE   7    IRELAND   6    INDIA   5    CHILE   4    BRAZIL   3    CZECH REPUBLIC   2    SWEDEN 

Seriously, Italy just decided to make me feel stupid  

PARADE OF NATIONS (4/4)
 

 
 PORTUGAL - PORTUGAL 
Artist: Sara Carreira
Jury Member(s): @kungshamra71
 
 ROMANIA - RUMANÍA 
Artist: David Ciente & Irina Rimes
Jury Member(s): @IoNuTzZ
 
 SERBIA - SERBIA 
Artist: Marija Šerifovic
Jury Member(s): @NikolaB
 
 SLOVAKIA - ESLOVAQUIA 
Artist: Heľenine oči
Jury Member(s): @hckošice
 
 SLOVENIA - ESLOVENIA 
Artist: Nina Pušlar
Jury Member(s): @justony
 
 SPAIN - ESPAÑA 
Artist: Ana Mena
Jury Member(s): @Cobi
 
 SWEDEN - SUECIA 
Artist: LALEH & DARIN
Jury Member(s): @Belle
 
 TUNISIA - TÚNEZ 
Artist: KASO
Jury Member(s): @amen09
 
 UKRAINE - UCRANIA 
Artist: Jerry Heil, alyona alyona & Ela
Jury Member(s): @Illya
 
 USA - ESTADOS UNIDOS 
Artist: Judah & the Lion
Jury Member(s): @Olympian1010@owenp_23 @dezbee2008

Hi! I’m so excited for tomorrow’s show. 
 
I will be online all the day except for a little bit of AM. I will get home visit to check my teeth. 
 
Look out I will then bite if you don’t vote correct 

Hi! I’m so excited for tomorrow’s show. 
 
I will be online all the day except for a little bit of AM. I will get home visit to check my teeth. 
 
Look out I will then bite if you don’t vote correct 

MADRID BEARS
 
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. The city has a long and rich history, dating back to the 9th century.
 

 
In the 16th century, Madrid became the capital of Spain under the reign of King Philip II, who made the city a center of culture and politics. During this time, many of Madrid's most famous landmarks were built, including the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Plaza Mayor.  Throughout the centuries, Madrid has played an important role in Spain's history, including during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s. The city was heavily bombed during the war, but it was later rebuilt and has become one of Europe's most vibrant and modern cities.
 
Today, Madrid is home to over 3 million people (6.5 million if we consider the metropolitan area) and is known for its rich culture, art, and cuisine. It is also one of the world's most important financial centers and is home to many multinational companies and organizations. Tourists flock to the city to explore its historic landmarks, including the Prado Museum, the Retiro Park, and the Puerta del Sol.
 

 
The bear is a symbol of Madrid because of a legend that dates back to the Middle Ages. According to the legend, the city's founder, King Alfonso VI, was out hunting in the forests near the city when he saw a group of bears. The sight of the bears inspired him to choose the area as the site for the city of Madrid.
 
Over the years, the image of a bear has become closely associated with Madrid, and it is now the city's official emblem. The bear is often depicted standing on its hind legs and leaning against a tree, while eating the fruit from the tree with its front paws. This image can be seen on the city's coat of arms, on street signs, and in many other places throughout Madrid.
 

 
 
TYPICAL FOOD:
 
Madrid is known for its delicious and hearty cuisine, which includes a variety of traditional dishes. Some of the most popular dishes of Madrid include:
 
Cocido Madrileño: A stew made with chickpeas, vegetables, and different types of meat, such as pork, beef, and chorizo. Huevos rotos: Fried eggs served on top of a bed of potatoes and sometimes ham or chorizo. Callos a la Madrileña: A stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla (blood sausage). Bocadillo de Calamares: A sandwich filled with fried squid rings. Churros con chocolate: Fried dough pastries served with a thick hot chocolate dipping sauce. Patatas bravas: Fried potatoes served with a spicy tomato sauce.  
These dishes are often accompanied by a glass of tinto de verano (a refreshing wine-based drink) or a caña (small glass of beer). Madrid is also known for its tapas culture, where small plates of food are served with drinks in bars and restaurants, making it an excellent place to try a variety of traditional Spanish dishes.
 

 
MEMBERS OF THE TEAM:
 ITALY @SteveParker@Pablita @Henry_Leon  SERBIA @NikolaB  POLAND @rybak  UKRAINE @Illya  SWEDEN @Belle

Chotis
 
"Chotis" is a dance and music style that apparently originated in Bohemia in the late 18th century, quickly making its way to other parts of Europe and America. It is characterized by its slow and graceful rhythm, and is often performed as a ballroom dance.
 
The chotis is usually performed by couples, who dance to the accompaniment of a small orchestra or a single piano. The dance is characterized by its smooth, gliding steps and elegant movements, and is typically performed in a relaxed, leisurely manner.
 
The chotis was very popular in Spain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was considered one of the most sophisticated and refined forms of Spanish dance. Although its popularity has declined in recent decades, the chotis remains an important part of Spanish cultural heritage, and is still performed and appreciated in Madrid.
 

Sardana
 
A sardana is a traditional folk dance originating from Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It is typically performed in a circle, with dancers linking arms and performing coordinated steps in time with the music. Sardanas are typically performed to the accompaniment of a cobla, a type of Catalan wind orchestra, and are often accompanied by singing. The sardana is considered an important part of Catalan cultural heritage and is a symbol of national identity. It is typically performed at celebrations and festivals, and is considered a joyful and celebratory dance that brings people together.
 

 

ARMAND DUPLANTIS NEW WORLD RECORD 6.22 in France!!!!