Olympics 2016
55 replies
Tammygirl replied on 14/08/2016 23:16
Tammygirl replied on 15/08/2016 01:16
Takethedogalong replied on 15/08/2016 10:04
Posted on 15/08/2016 10:04
Been an amazing Games for us, lots of medals spread via lots of different sports. Some outstanding and inspiring performances, and plenty more still to come. Have enjoyed watching lots of different sports, rarely broadcast on TV, such as shooting, trampolining, dressage etc... as well as the more mainstream sports. Bring it on.......
Metheven replied on 15/08/2016 10:58
Posted on 15/08/2016 10:58
Spending more hours than I planned on the Olympics, my watchable sports include Rowing, Swimming, Archery, Shooting, Athletics and my favourite the Velodrome events. The contestants really have done us proud and the BBC should have a pat on the back for their coverage, but are there any presenters left in the UK, did they hire the Queen Mary to ship them out.
Fysherman replied on 15/08/2016 12:02
Whittakerr replied on 15/08/2016 12:12
Posted on 15/08/2016 12:12
Does anyone know why Golf, Tennis etc are considered olympic sports when they are obviously professional sports?
Not having a dig, just thought the Olympics were for amateur sports.
I think you will find that the majority of UK competitors are professional. Lots are funded through the Lottery and apart from sponsorship don’t have other major sources of income.
ABM replied on 15/08/2016 12:28
Posted on 15/08/2016 12:28
Does anyone know why Golf, Tennis etc are considered olympic sports when they are obviously professional sports?
Not having a dig, just thought the Olympics were for amateur sports.
Indeed, they always used to be Amateur with a Capital A, Fysherman. But I reckon with the ever growing coverage by T.V. & the money that has introduced, it could never have stayed amateur & reasonably 'clean'. Better to go Pro & control it as best we can !
Fysherman replied on 15/08/2016 13:06
ABM replied on 15/08/2016 16:02
Posted on 15/08/2016 16:02
Critical or not F, its your opinion & you are entitled to it
I'm STILL watching, while going thro' the lists for me forth coming hols and just saw a most delightful, excited young lady get a bronze for "Hammer Throw" == the very first major championship medal our ladies have ever won in that discipline. Talk about emotional !! Big Smiles, Floods of Tears Just hope somebody has a full, clear video of it for her !
ABM
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