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Andorra?

I just wish there was a proper third set before a the penalty shootout if still tied.

Yes, I just watched a replay of the men’s event. However, the women’s event isn’t a available. I think the only charge I’d make to this discipline would be to increase the swimming legs from 50m to 100m each lap. Otherwise, it’s an interesting enough event.

Okay, having the kids of athletes (or relatives) bring out the flag during the opening ceremony was such a great idea

Germany has put together a beautiful venue that I believe I can see through the most pixelated stream I’ve seen in a while

The Fijians should at least get to meet Lorde after being bullied like that

That’s how Vancouver 2010 was for me. I still remember staying up much later than I was normally allowed so I could watch Vonn take gold in the women’s downhill. I also have a very fond memory of getting home from school just in time to catch the cross country skiing sprint finals.

As the appointed official greeter… By the power invested in me, I proclaim @El Analyzer and @Bulgaria87 “Totallympians.” You may argue with the trolls now

1896?

Stayed up late for the first medal event of the Games. I haven’t watched triathlete (modern pentathlon) before, so hoping for some decent streaming coverage.

Someone wake up @hckošice, there’s a Slovak swimmer in the semifinals

New results website: https://heraklion23.microplustimingservices.com/#/general-schedule

Interesting concept to take a larger indoor venue, and then smaller sub-venues inside. It’s like a beach games set up almost.

Invictus Games and Mediterranean Beach Games in between gratuitous bouts of physical therapy (hopefully)

The Lyles memes are going into overdrive this morning. FIBA and ESPN getting in on the action.

Prishtina confirmed as host of the 2030 Mediterranean Games. I’m sure there won’t be any geopolitical issues with that

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh has been nominated for IOC Membership (along with seven others). https://x.com/chklaue/status/1700145662749196321?s=46&t=eeNhSzi4Rylqjvpt-IBinQ

The IFAF rules are different from what I played in my youth league growing up. We played 8-on-8, so there was more room for position players, and you could get more creative with plays. Flag Football essentially started as a safer, developmental form of the sport. Although many parents just start their kids in tackle football anyway. For what it’s worth, I actually enjoyed playing 8-a-side flag football as kid, and I had ZERO interest in playing tackle football. However, I found myself struggling to enjoy IFAF’s version of the game last summer at The World Games. I think it would be interesting to see as a one-off at the Olympics, and does reflect local sporting culture. I’m just not sure how it will land with the wider public.

Blackman has had a great season. There really is something about TTO swimmers and the men’s 50m free though

Gauff match got delayed by 49 minutes due to a protest in the venue. US Open statement: https://x.com/usopen/status/1699980532019241147?s=46&t=eeNhSzi4Rylqjvpt-IBinQ

Oh, definitely. It’s basically the NATO+Friends Wounded Warrior Games. It’s mission certainly includes some individual rehabilitation and public awareness, along with the added bonus of strengthening political/cultural connections.

Germany has “upped-the-ante” for this year’s edition of the Invictus Games. They’ve contracted ISB (International Sports Broadcasting) as the host broadcaster, and Atos as the results provider. The Netherlands edition was pretty invisible internationally, so it will be interesting to see if this edition gets a little more attention. The LOC will also be livestreaming competitions on YouTube. will make their debut as well. Website: https://invictusgames23.de

ITG’s reporting makes it seem like LA28 wants flag football, but isn’t entirely sold on cricket, while the IOC wants cricket, but isn’t sold on flag football. I do feel like including both is a fair compromise, but they need to figure how the quota distribution will affect other sports. The point about who’s footing the bill for all the new inclusions is something I hadn’t considered either.

I really like the backside of the medals : https://heraklion23.gr/the-medals-of-the-games/

declines quotas like they’re . Why can’t they cosplay instead?