The results of the last World Cup are indeed distorted. Mainly due to the lack of Miho Takagi , Graeme Fish and Zhongyan Ning . Below I indicate per distance which changes I expect.
Women:
500 - We missed Nao Kodaira , but the question is how good she still is. She seems to have passed her peak. Your prediction based on the WCH seems realistic.
1000 - We missed Miho Takagi , she is the big favourite in the medium distances. She will fight with Bowe en Leerdam for the gold.
1500 - We missed Miho Takagi , pretty sure she will win this. Wiklund was a very unexpected winner. Next year I expect Bowe , Wüst and Golubeva for the silver and bronze medal.
3000 - We missed Miho Takagi and Ayano Sato . Still I think the favourites for the medals are De Jong , Schouten , Wiklund , Voronina and Sablikoba .
5000 - We missed no one. Big fight next year between Schouten , Sablikova , Weidemann , Wiklund and Voronina . Reigning Olympic champion Esmee Visser may come back next year.
Pursuit: Japan will win the gold. 100% sure.
Men:
500 - We missed Tatsuya Shinhama , many other Japanese sprinters and Tingyu Gao . They can change the podium, although Russia remains a favorite.
1000 - We missed Zhongyan Ning , who will win a medal in front of his home crowd. Again the Russians are favorite, although I'm not pretty sure if Kulizhnikov may start in connection with his doping history.
1500 - We missed Zhongyan Ning , no way the Dutch will get a clean sweep. Anyway, Nuis and Krol remain the other favorites.
5000 - We missed Graeme Fish . Normally he fights with Van der Poel and Roest for the gold.
10000 - We missed Graeme Fish and TJ Flowers , will be exciting to see them compete with Van der Poel .
Pursuit: Japan becomes better and better, I expect a close battle with Norway, Netherlands, Canada and Russia.
A complete list of all qualification events coming up in next few weeks and months. Keep me updated on any date changes, cancelations etc. (if there will be any
UPCOMING QUALIFICATION EVENTS
FOR TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES
DATE
SPORT
EVENT
VENUE
LINKS
November 21, 2020
November 28, 2020
Sport Climbing IFSC European Championships 2020
Moscow
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
November 24, 2020
November 28, 2020
Sailing EUROSAF RS:X European Championships 2020
Vilamoura
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
December 17, 2020
December 20, 2020
Sport Climbing IFSC African Championships 2020
Cape Town
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
December 19, 2020
December 20, 2020
Sport Climbing IFSC Oceanian Championships 2020
Sydney
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
January 19, 2021
January 24, 2021
Women's Water Polo FINA Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Trieste
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
February 14, 2021
February 21, 2021
Men's Water Polo FINA Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Rotterdam
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 2, 2021
March 6, 2021
Sailing ASAF Nacra 17 Foiling Asian Championships 2021
Shanghai
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 4, 2021
March 6, 2021
Rowing FISA American Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Rio de Janeiro
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 8, 2021
March 13, 2021
Sailing WS 470 World Championships 2021
Vilamoura
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 12, 2021
March 14, 2021
Men's Handball IHF Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 1 2021
Podgorica
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 12, 2021
March 14, 2021
Men's Handball IHF Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2 2021
Montpellier
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 12, 2021
March 14, 2021
Men's Handball IHF Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 3 2021
Berlin
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 14, 2021
March 17, 2021
Table Tennis ITTF World Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Doha
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 18, 2021
March 20, 2021
Table Tennis ATTU Asian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Doha
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 18, 2021
March 21, 2021
Wrestling UWW European Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Budapest
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 18, 2021
March 30, 2021
Men's Football CONCACAF Under 23 North American Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Guadalajara
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 19, 2021
March 21, 2021
Women's Handball IHF Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 1 2021
Llíria
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 19, 2021
March 21, 2021
Women's Handball IHF Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2 2021
Győr
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 19, 2021
March 21, 2021
Women's Handball IHF Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 3 2021
Podgorica
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 20, 2021
March 21, 2021
Slalom Canoeing CAC African Championships 2021
La Seu d'Urgell
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 21, 2021
March 26, 2021
Sailing WS 49er, 49er FX & Nacra 17 Foiling Lanzarote International Regatta 2021
Lanzarote
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 22, 2021
March 28, 2021
Archery WAA American Championships 2021
Monterrey
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
March 26, 2021
March 28, 2021
Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup 2021 (Sofia)
Sofia
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 2, 2021
April 4, 2021
Wrestling UWW African & Oceanian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
El Jadida
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 5, 2021
Fencing FIE Adjusted Official Ranking as of April 5, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 5, 2021
April 7, 2021
Rowing FISA European Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Varese
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 8, 2021
Women's Football AFC Asian Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2018 - 2021 (Fourth Round, First Leg, Week 2)
Seogwipo
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 8, 2021
April 11, 2021
Sprint Canoeing COPAC American Championships 2021
Curitiba
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 9, 2021
April 11, 2021
Wrestling UWW Asian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Almaty
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 13, 2021
Women's Football AFC Asian Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2018 - 2021 (Fourth Round, Second Leg, Week 2)
Suzhou
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 13, 2021
April 17, 2021
Table Tennis ULTM Latin American Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Rosario
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 15, 2021
April 16, 2021
Fencing FCA Asian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Seoul
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 16, 2021
April 18, 2021
Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup 2021 (Tashkent)
Tashkent
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 17, 2021
April 24, 2021
Sailing WS Semaine Olympique Française 2021
Hyères
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 18, 2021
April 23, 2021
Diving FINA World Cup 2021
Tokyo
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 21, 2021
April 25, 2021
Artistic Gymnastics UEG European Championships 2021
Basel
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 21, 2021
April 25, 2021
Table Tennis ETTU European Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Odivelas
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 23, 2021
April 24, 2021
Trampoline Gymnastics FIG World Cup 2021 (Brescia)
Brescia
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 24, 2021
April 25, 2021
Fencing EFC European Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Madrid
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 23, 2021
Fencing CAE African Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Cairo
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 29, 2021
April 30, 2021
Fencing CPE American Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Panama City
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 29, 2021
May 2, 2021
Slalom Canoeing COPAC American Championships 2021
Rio de Janeiro
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 29, 2021
May 2, 2021
Trampoline Gymnastics UEG European Championships 2020
Sochi
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 30, 2021
Weightlifting IWF Absolute Ranking as of April 30, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April 30, 2021
May 2, 2021
Slalom Canoeing ACC Asian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Pattaya
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April TBD, 2021
Women's Football FIFA Olympic Games Qualifying Play-Off 2021 (First Leg)
Yaoundé
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
April TBD, 2021
Women's Football FIFA Olympic Games Qualifying Play-Off 2021 (Second Leg)
Santiago
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 1, 2021
May 2, 2021
Athletics WA World Relays 2021
Chorzów
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 1, 2021
May 4, 2021
Artistic Swimming FINA Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Tokyo
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 4, 2021
May 12, 2021
Men's Sailing WS Finn Gold Cup 2021
Porto
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 5, 2021
May 7, 2021
Sprint Canoeing ACC Asian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Pattaya
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 5, 2021
May 7, 2021
Rowing FISA Asian & Oceanian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Tokyo
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 6, 2021
May 9, 2021
Wrestling UWW World Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Sofia
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 7, 2021
May 8, 2021
Taekwondo WTE European Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Sofia
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 7, 2021
May 9, 2021
Slalom Canoeing ECA European Championships 2021
Ivrea
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 7, 2021
May 9, 2021
Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup 2021 (Baku)
Baku
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 10, 2021
May 16, 2021
Boxing IOC American Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Buenos Aires
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 12, 2021
May 13, 2021
Sprint Canoeing ECA European Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Szeged
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 16, 2021
May 18, 2021
Rowing FISA Final Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Lucerne
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 19, 2021
May 21, 2021
Trampoline Gymnastics UAG African Championships 2021
Swakopmund
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 20, 2021
May 21, 2021
Sprint Canoeing ICF Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Barnaul
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 21, 2021
May 23, 2021
Taekwondo WTA Asian Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Amman
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 23, 2021
Karate WKF Olympic Standing as of May 23, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 23, 2021
June 6, 2021
Shooting ESC 10m, 25m, 50m, 300m & Shotgun European Championships 2021
Osijek
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 25, 2021
May 26, 2021
Artistic Gymnastics UAG African Championships 2021
Pretoria
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 26, 2021
May 30, 2021
Men's 3x3 Basketball FIBA Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Graz
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 26, 2021
May 30, 2021
Women's 3x3 Basketball FIBA Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Graz
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 28, 2021
May 30, 2021
Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG World Cup 2021 (Pesaro)
Pesaro
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 29, 2021
May 30, 2021
Open Water Swimming FINA Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Fukuoka
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 29, 2021
June 6, 2021
Surfing ISA World Games 2021
El Sunzal/La Bocana
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 31, 2021
Athletics WA World Rankings as of May 31, 2021 (Marathon and 50km Race Walk)
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 31, 2021
Swimming FINA World Rankings as of May 31, 2021 (Relay Events)
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
May 31, 2021
June 6, 2021
Archery WAE European Championships 2021
Antalya
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 4, 2021
June 6 2021
Men's 3x3 Basketball FIBA Universality Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Debrecen
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 4, 2021
June 6 2021
Women's 3x3 Basketball FIBA Universality Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Debrecen
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 4, 2021
June 9, 2021
Boxing IOC European Olympic Games Qualifier 2020 (Day 4-8)
Villebon-sur-Yvette
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 6, 2021
Shooting ISSF World Ranking List as of June 6, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 7, 2021
Tennis ATP World Rankings as of June 7, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 7, 2021
Tennis WTA World Rankings as of June 7, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 7, 2021
June 13, 2021
Modern Pentathlon UIPM World Championships 2021
Cairo
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 9, 2021
June 13, 2021
Rhythmic Gymnastics UEG European Championships 2021
Varna
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 11, 2021
June 13, 2021
Karate WKF Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Paris
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 14, 2021
Beach Volleyball FIVB Olympic Ranking List as of June 14, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 14, 2021
Modern Pentathlon Olympic World Ranking List as of June 14, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 15, 2021
Badminton BWF World Ranking as of June 15, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 18, 2021
June 21, 2021
Archery WA Final Olympic Games Qualifier 2021
Paris
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 19, 2021
June 20, 2021
Men's Rugby Sevens WR Final Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Monaco
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 19, 2021
June 20, 2021
Women's Rugby Sevens WR Final Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Monaco
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 21, 2021
Men's Golf IGF Olympic Rankings as of June 21, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 24, 2021
June 27, 2021
Men's Beach Volleyball AVC Asian Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
Xiamen
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 21, 2021
June 27, 2021
Men's Beach Volleyball CAVB African Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
TBD
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 21, 2021
June 27, 2021
Men's Beach Volleyball CEV European Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
TBD
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 21, 2021
June 27, 2021
Men's Beach Volleyball CSV South American Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
TBD
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 23, 2021
June 27, 2021
Men's Beach Volleyball NORCECA North American Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
Colima
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 24, 2021
June 27, 2021
Women's Beach Volleyball AVC Asian Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
Xiamen
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 21, 2021
June 27, 2021
Women's Beach Volleyball CAVB African Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
TBD
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 21, 2021
June 27, 2021
Women's Beach Volleyball CEV European Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
TBD
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 21, 2021
June 27, 2021
Women's Beach Volleyball CSV South American Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
TBD
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 23, 2021
June 27, 2021
Women's Beach Volleyball NORCECA North American Continental Cup 2018 - 2020 (Final Round)
Colima
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 25, 2021
June 27, 2021
Rhythmic Gymnastics PAGU American Championships 2021
Guatemala City
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 27, 2021
Swimming FINA World Rankings as of June 27, 2021 (All Events except Relay Events)
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 28, 2021
Women's Golf IGF Olympic Rankings as of June 28, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 28, 2021
Judo IJF World Ranking List as of June 28, 2021
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 29, 2021
Athletics WA World Rankings as of June 29, 2021 (All Events except for Marathon and 50km Race Walk)
Ranking
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
June 29, 2021
July 4, 2021
Men's Basketball FIBA Olympic Games Qualification Tournament 2021
Various Cities
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
Postponed
Artistic Gymnastics FIG World Cup 2021 (Doha)
Doha
Discussion Thread
Results Thread
Qualification Tracker
Well, happy reading then I have both books, the part with the Hochschorners is the funniest, with their quote, there five rings at the Olympics, so we want five golds, one for each ring...it did not last too long, however