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My favorites so far are could definitely find it’s way onto the top part of the list at the live shows with crisper vocals and enhanced staging (which Moldova traditionally accomplishes). might finally find itself outside my top five this year @rybak

An interesting legal dilemma in weightlifting.

It really is a shame that isn't eligible for universality quotas because they had a decent comp in both genders. Plus, Chelsea Tuach has done so well at the regional level recently.

A bit harsh considering her age and experience in the sport. If I'm not mistaken, she made it further than people expected.

2027 Pan American Games host city will be elected on March 12.

Nice to see in a sport that's not really known for its universality (at the top level).

winning the team quota would be quite something, honestly.

Not sure what will be broadcast, but curling is live on the ICSD YouTube Channel right now.

Conversely, it also gets rid of the “dead year” during each cycle. Although, I’ve read there won’t be a formal word championships in 2026. World Athletics wants to do some sort of top flight invitational though.

Resano had a good showing last year though. Plus, she attended the training camp and her NOC had the benefit of knowing about possible quote before the deadline to submit universality applications. Jarrad (assuming her NOC submitted an application), probably has a strong case too.

Jarrad advanced to repechage 4, so that should put her in the top 50, correct? also has two women in repechage 4.

I don't know why I didn't consider that more. I bought a light rail ticket in Frankfurt and that made travel so easy. I was little more worried about the language barrier in Athens. I don't think it was problem in Plaka/Monastiraki, but I wasn't sure about the rest of the city. I speak "un poquito español," but I'm only fluent in English.

beats the 2-0 at the women’s CONCACAF Cup. I believe this is only the second time they’ve beaten the US

You guys should visit Malta. I could never drive in that country I didn't get to see any sports events, but I did check to see if any international stuff was in town. Greek football and basketball seem intense, so I think I'd want a local guide/friend if going to a game. I think I had the rice only version of Gemista. My family eats a similar American version with rice and meat for dinner quite frequently. Chicken gyros were also a wonderful surprise, since those are less common in the US. I had some sort of Lemon Lambchop that was pretty good too. Paying for water during a meal was my least favorite thing about Greece and Europe. Water is viewed as a right in the United States. Most places offer it for free, even if you don't purchase any other drinks or food.

@Makedonas @Wumo Just realized the Acropolis Museum and National Archeological Museum are two different things. I went to the first, not the later. I stayed at hotel near the "Plaka" district. I mostly explored the area around the Acropolis, Parliament, and Panathinaiko Stadium. I used one of the "all access" passes offered for the major archeological sites, which I made very good use of during my short time in the city. I stepped inside the Church of Panagias Grigorousas, but I wished I visited a few more Orthodox churches. I wanted to go to the Athens 2004 Olympic Park, but I was too busy exploring other places. Plus, I wasn't big on spending money for transportation. The taxi ride from the Acropolis district to the Athens International Airport was NOT pleasant on my wallet. I ate at a few places, but I liked the vibe of a place called "Cave of Acropolis," so I ate dinner there every night I was in Athens. They had live music and a nice view of the Parthenon. If I were to return to Athens, I'd probably focus more on modern Greek culture, or areas outside the main tourist area. I normally want a very "authentic" experience when I travel to a foreign country (I want to know what daily life is like, and be engrossed on the local culture), but I felt like I needed to visit the big sites since I had the opportunity. Outside of Athens, I'd be open to visiting Olympia/Patras, any of the islands, and maybe Thessaloniki as a tourist.

Okay, but there'd still be a glaring issue if they win that appeal. ROC still technically fielded then an "ineligible" athlete, as Valieva's doping infringement is backdated to December 25, 2021. To quote the statement released by CAS after the ruling:

Here’s a fun one for everyone.

@Werloc rapping alter-ego

10/10 on architectural planning. I spent a solid hour just looking at the ruins under the museum. Who knew Ancient Greek sewage design could be so interesting? I would threaten the national supply of "Gemista" if I ever immigrated to Greece.

No, I almost couldn't finish my initial listen through. I usually prefer the annual as well, but this feels very "mid." Like, there are NOT a lot of songs I dislike, but there also aren't a lot of entries I find interesting.

Can't wait for them to send Daddy Calzone next year

It'd be a lot more boring if that was the case.