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well, I'm a Canadian born, American raised, rum loving, beer drinking Parrotthead of Scotch-Irish heritage....the Irish might stand a chance, but the others should just stay homeRinglingRingling wrote:The only other true competitors.. The Irish, the Germans, and the Japanese.C-Dawg wrote:I heard that during the 2012 Vancouver games the Candians have petitioned for beer drinking to be included as an Olympic sport.....I'm training hard to make the team
I think someone played water polo.comtnfish wrote:What precisely is it about water polo that you think it should NOT be an olympic sport? Men's water polo has a long tradition in the Olympics (among the first sports added to the modern day Olympics - in 1900! And yes, I looked it up for the exact date, even though I was well schooled in the history), but it was until Sydney that Women's water polo had enough international support to become an Olympic event - it was a hard fought battle, since many countries out there don't think women should be playing such a rough sport.drunkpirate66 wrote:Who said it is not a sport? Not me . . . I implied that is should not be an Olympic Event. This actually raises an age old question . . .Bob Roberts wrote:What's up with knocking Water Polo? I think it's much more of a sport than synchonized diving.
What qualifies something as an Olympic Sport?
It seems to me if someone petitions for their "sport" or "event" to be part of the Olympics and there is enough interest (like water polo) they will add anything . . . badmitton to me is just ridiculous. Fun to play with cousins at bbq's in the summer . . . not, IMO, Olympic worthy. But I don't think there is a criteria, is there? Someone just has to take the time to state their case for their event . . .
to me the Olympics are basically track and field based . . . however, female gymnastics in the Summer Games and Figure Skating in the Winter Games are the big tv ratings draws. And that really is what it is all about when dealing with a world wide market.
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carry on......
I have to put my money on the Germans, tho if there is a Canadian fraternity boy of German descent... well..C-Dawg wrote:well, I'm a Canadian born, American raised, rum loving, beer drinking Parrotthead of Scotch-Irish heritage....the Irish might stand a chance, but the others should just stay homeRinglingRingling wrote:The only other true competitors.. The Irish, the Germans, and the Japanese.C-Dawg wrote:I heard that during the 2012 Vancouver games the Candians have petitioned for beer drinking to be included as an Olympic sport.....I'm training hard to make the team
Exhibition sports the next time Calgary or Montreal hosts an Olympiadbuffettbride wrote:Beer drinking on ice. Now that's a sport.
Shot luge. That's pure sport.
Beer pong. Quarters.
They are really missing a lot of Olympic opportunities here.
how bout Vancouver 2010??RinglingRingling wrote:Exhibition sports the next time Calgary or Montreal hosts an Olympiadbuffettbride wrote:Beer drinking on ice. Now that's a sport.
Shot luge. That's pure sport.
Beer pong. Quarters.
They are really missing a lot of Olympic opportunities here.
LIPH wrote:I think someone played water polo.comtnfish wrote:What precisely is it about water polo that you think it should NOT be an olympic sport? Men's water polo has a long tradition in the Olympics (among the first sports added to the modern day Olympics - in 1900! And yes, I looked it up for the exact date, even though I was well schooled in the history), but it was until Sydney that Women's water polo had enough international support to become an Olympic event - it was a hard fought battle, since many countries out there don't think women should be playing such a rough sport.drunkpirate66 wrote:Who said it is not a sport? Not me . . . I implied that is should not be an Olympic Event. This actually raises an age old question . . .Bob Roberts wrote:What's up with knocking Water Polo? I think it's much more of a sport than synchonized diving.
What qualifies something as an Olympic Sport?
It seems to me if someone petitions for their "sport" or "event" to be part of the Olympics and there is enough interest (like water polo) they will add anything . . . badmitton to me is just ridiculous. Fun to play with cousins at bbq's in the summer . . . not, IMO, Olympic worthy. But I don't think there is a criteria, is there? Someone just has to take the time to state their case for their event . . .
to me the Olympics are basically track and field based . . . however, female gymnastics in the Summer Games and Figure Skating in the Winter Games are the big tv ratings draws. And that really is what it is all about when dealing with a world wide market.
[off soapbox]
carry on......
I didn't think water polo looked all that tough 'til hubby told me that their feet don't touch the ground and they have to stay above water and throw the ball. I kinda thought at first it was just an elaborate game of keep away.Frank4 wrote:LIPH wrote:I think someone played water polo.comtnfish wrote:What precisely is it about water polo that you think it should NOT be an olympic sport? Men's water polo has a long tradition in the Olympics (among the first sports added to the modern day Olympics - in 1900! And yes, I looked it up for the exact date, even though I was well schooled in the history), but it was until Sydney that Women's water polo had enough international support to become an Olympic event - it was a hard fought battle, since many countries out there don't think women should be playing such a rough sport.drunkpirate66 wrote:Who said it is not a sport? Not me . . . I implied that is should not be an Olympic Event. This actually raises an age old question . . .Bob Roberts wrote:What's up with knocking Water Polo? I think it's much more of a sport than synchonized diving.
What qualifies something as an Olympic Sport?
It seems to me if someone petitions for their "sport" or "event" to be part of the Olympics and there is enough interest (like water polo) they will add anything . . . badmitton to me is just ridiculous. Fun to play with cousins at bbq's in the summer . . . not, IMO, Olympic worthy. But I don't think there is a criteria, is there? Someone just has to take the time to state their case for their event . . .
to me the Olympics are basically track and field based . . . however, female gymnastics in the Summer Games and Figure Skating in the Winter Games are the big tv ratings draws. And that really is what it is all about when dealing with a world wide market.
[off soapbox]
carry on......
I saw something on US Water Polo yesterday. I knew a few Water Polo Players in High School. Those guys (and now girls) are some of the best conditioned and toughest athletes you will ever meet in your life. I hope they win the gold. Although, I think Hungary is still pretty dominant in this area.
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ph4ever wrote:WHERE'S MOLLY WITH MY MORNING RANKINGS???
ok since she hasn't posted them
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 China 22 8 5 35
2 United States 10 9 15 34
3t South Korea 6 7 3 16
3t Australia 5 4 7 16
5 France 2 7 6 15
6 Russia 3 8 3 14
7 Italy 6 4 3 13
8t Germany 6 2 3 11
8t Japan 5 3 3 11
10t Britain 2 2 3 7
10t North Korea 1 2 4 7
12t Cuba 1 3 2 6
12t Netherlands 1 1 4 6
14 Ukraine 1 0 4 5
15t Azerbaijan 1 2 1 4
15t Romania 1 1 2 4
15t Switzerland 1 0 3 4
15t Hungary 0 3 1 4
15t Kazakhstan 0 2 2 4
15t Armenia 0 0 4 4
15t Brazil 0 0 4 4
22t Czech Republic 2 1 0 3
22t Georgia 2 0 1 3
22t Zimbabwe 0 3 0 3
22t Sweden 0 2 1 3
26t Mongolia 1 1 0 2
26t Slovakia 1 1 0 2
26t Finland 1 0 1 2
26t Spain 1 0 1 2
26t Algeria 0 1 1 2
26t Austria 0 1 1 2
26t Kyrgyzstan 0 1 1 2
26t Turkey 0 1 1 2
26t Belarus 0 0 2 2
26t Chinese Taipei 0 0 2 2
26t Indonesia 0 0 2 2
37t India 1 0 0 1
37t Thailand 1 0 0 1
37t Colombia 0 1 0 1
37t Norway 0 1 0 1
37t Slovenia 0 1 0 1
37t Vietnam 0 1 0 1
37t Argentina 0 0 1 1
37t Bulgaria 0 0 1 1
37t Croatia 0 0 1 1
37t Egypt 0 0 1 1
37t Lithuania 0 0 1 1
37t Mexico 0 0 1 1
37t Tajikistan 0 0 1 1
37t Togo 0 0 1 1
37t Uzbekistan 0 0 1 1
LIPH wrote:I think someone played water polo.comtnfish wrote:What precisely is it about water polo that you think it should NOT be an olympic sport? Men's water polo has a long tradition in the Olympics (among the first sports added to the modern day Olympics - in 1900! And yes, I looked it up for the exact date, even though I was well schooled in the history), but it was until Sydney that Women's water polo had enough international support to become an Olympic event - it was a hard fought battle, since many countries out there don't think women should be playing such a rough sport.drunkpirate66 wrote:Who said it is not a sport? Not me . . . I implied that is should not be an Olympic Event. This actually raises an age old question . . .Bob Roberts wrote:What's up with knocking Water Polo? I think it's much more of a sport than synchonized diving.
What qualifies something as an Olympic Sport?
It seems to me if someone petitions for their "sport" or "event" to be part of the Olympics and there is enough interest (like water polo) they will add anything . . . badmitton to me is just ridiculous. Fun to play with cousins at bbq's in the summer . . . not, IMO, Olympic worthy. But I don't think there is a criteria, is there? Someone just has to take the time to state their case for their event . . .
to me the Olympics are basically track and field based . . . however, female gymnastics in the Summer Games and Figure Skating in the Winter Games are the big tv ratings draws. And that really is what it is all about when dealing with a world wide market.
[off soapbox]
carry on......
Of course I'm cheering for the USA however I also like to see the little guys get metals and to give credit where it's due. Those guys in gymnastics last night were freaking awesome!!!Frank4 wrote:I am happy to see Mongolia and Togo have both won medals. You have to love cheering for the little guys..part of what the Olympics is all about for me at least.
It's called Beerfest.buffettbride wrote:Beer drinking on ice. Now that's a sport.
Shot luge. That's pure sport.
Beer pong. Quarters.
They are really missing a lot of Olympic opportunities here.
One of Georgia's gold medals was in judo. The Georgian beat a Russian. They also beat Russia in beach volleyball, although I read both of the players from Georgia are actually native Brazilians.ph4ever wrote:WHERE'S MOLLY WITH MY MORNING RANKINGS???
ok since she hasn't posted them
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
22t Georgia 2 0 1 3
I had heard that both of the volleyball players were from Brazil also.LIPH wrote:One of Georgia's gold medals was in judo. The Georgian beat a Russian. They also beat Russia in beach volleyball, although I read both of the players from Georgia are actually native Brazilians.ph4ever wrote:WHERE'S MOLLY WITH MY MORNING RANKINGS???
ok since she hasn't posted them
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
22t Georgia 2 0 1 3
