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Athletes in second/third division will be eligible for individual event medals in athletics. The rankings will be based off best marks overall (I believe). There will be no medal ceremonies for the individual events due to scheduling/lodging conflicts (athletes will be given medals by their NOCs at a later date). Link to EOC explanation: https://www.eurolympic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023_06_12_Athletics_Medals_EG2023.pdf

Also, about the state of organization, I obviously can’t have the best gauge since I won’t be attending these games in-person. However, from an outsiders perspective, I feel like there’s a lot being done right: the broadcast deal with EBU/Eurosport, a diversified sports program, solid branding (maybe more local promotion needed), involvement of the local public in the selection of mascots, relying on venues that exist rather than building expensive new facilities, etc. There’s always negativity before the European Games, but I enjoyed both of the last editions. We’ll just have to see how these go once they begin.

Honestly, not a terrible idea. One of the main arguments against the European Games is that they lack relevance. However, if the EOC turns it into more of an Olympic qualification festival that might help somewhat with that problem. It might also bring some more attention to qualification events as well. Personally, I like what Poland/EOC have done with the sports program for this edition. Olympic sports that double as qualifiers or continental championships, and then some other fun “World Games” type sports that add some intrigue to the program and introduce people to some different sports.

The “sport entries” deadline was on June 2, so delegations should mostly be finalized at this point. Thursday’s event is likely just a fun formality for the NOC.

There will only be speed climbing at the The World Games 2025. Link: https://www.ifsc-climbing.org/index.php/news/959-new-competition-format-for-the-world-games-chengdu-2025-approved Six events total (three per gender): speed climbing (two lane), speed climbing (four lane), speed climbing (relay)

Opening ceremony might be more concert-like given this lineup. Maybe similar to the style of Wrocław 2017?

I didn’t realize that LMP2 was dropped from the WEC next season. I’m glad to read they’ll still use the class at 24HLM because it has been reliably chaotic and entertaining for a while now. HyperCar definitely breathing some much needed life into top end endurance racing thankfully.

Lots of different leaders today! Definitely not a walk in the park for Toyota this year. Consistency and clean running may ultimately be their friend though.

https://europeangames.tv is available now. It has some replays from Minsk 2019 and Baku 2015. It does look like streaming might be available be there given the branding and schedules under each sport.

This has to be one of the most dramatic and entertaining editions of the 24HLM in a long time…and I’m only following the race via the live thread on motorsport.com Niche motorsport outlet Motortrend has the broadcast rights in the US. The cost isn’t terrible for the race, I just didn’t want to pay a for a month’s subscription for service I likely won’t use after today (gotta save that budget for the other major sporting events this year.)

Chaotic first few hours so far. Rain, crashes, and safety car periods.

Confirmation that Eurosport and national broadcasters will tag team these Games. Claro will have the rights in Latin American. No info yet for Asia/US/Canada.

I finished my first trip to the EU a few days ago. I thought it might be fun to post what I did in each city/country, so that users from there could give me some feedback on my visit. I technically visited four countries, although my layover was very short in Austria. I had one full day in Frankfurt, then a week in Malta, and 2 1/2 days in Athens. Frankfurt: Römer, Main Riverbank, Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, Historical Museum Malta: Ħaġar Qim Temples, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Lower Barrakka Gardens, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Saluting Battery (evening gun), Republic Street, Beach at St. Paul’s Bay Athens: Plaka, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Olympieon, Presidential Palace, Parliament (Changing of the Guard), Lykeion, Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion Megaron, National Garden, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Church of Panagias Grigorousas, Library of Hadrian, Prison of Socrates

The hype is settling in for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Down to three classes this year, but deep fields in each. Ferrari, Porsche, Peugeot, Cadillac, Toyota, Glickenhaus, and Vanwall with HyperCar entries. NASCAR with a Garage 56 entry. Definitely the most excited I’ve been in a while.

all entered athletes in the women’s bouldering at Brixen World Cup. They all failed to score a single zone, but still nice to see some new nations giving the sport a try. They would need to be ranked within the Top 36 of the Olympic Series rankings to have a shot at the universality quota.

I don’t mind the idea of a mass start whitewater event, but the course needs to be wider and longer. It shouldn’t be so start dependent. There needs to be able overtaking opportunities. I would be nice to see a Mixed C2 make its way to the program as well.

By the way, if anyone has any questions about what the event was like in-person, I’d be happy to try and answer them

@Glen If you have time/get the chance, I’d love a run down on the language landscape in Malta. Before my trip, I was under the impression that English was widely spoken in Malta, but I didn’t necessarily feel like that was the case while I was there. Maltese seemed to be the preferred language of many athletes and officials I spoke too. However, I did feel like younger athletes spoke better English, and overall seemed more comfortable with the language. Also, is it typical for people switch between English and Maltese in the same conversation. I feel like sometimes I’d overhear people speaking in English, and then all-of-sudden it would become Maltese. It also fascinated me how many of the road signs and government placards were in Maltese, but most commercial signage was in English. I never really felt like I figured out the language landscape while I was there, so I thought I’d ask some questions now that my trip is over.

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Some welcome information for users I’m sure:

Tough break for though Their best athletes (outside athletics) are probably in women’s squash and women’s table tennis.

Your message might have gone to the wrong people there I believe they were just showing the native international live feeds produced by ISB (the company that did the The World Games in 2017/2022 and European Games in 2015/2019)

Pat Casey - well known BMX Freestyle rider from competitions like thee X Games, FISE, and Red Bull circuits was reportedly killed in a dirt bike crash at another X Games athlete’s training area. I grew up watching the X Games and Red Bull circuits, so always sad when one of the athletes I enjoyed watching dies

2019 had the four live feeds on the Olympic Channel for international viewers. There was some long term controversy about Channel One (Russian channel) not paying the EOC what they were supposed to for the rights to show the Games. I’m not sure if that was ever settled.

At least in past years when we didn’t take these Games seriously, we still sent athletes