Beijing Olympic 2008

[Vroomtattat]

Cant wait for the game to start tml. Love the track n field, swimming event, diving events.

 

Hope to see Phelps smash Splitz Olympic record of 7 gold.

 

Phelps? They can do magic with the new swimsuit . . . it is possible to better Spitz but I really hope not. Spitz is a legend

 

Heh hee . . . I'm on leave tomolo, 08.08.08

Edited August 7, 2008 by Vroomtattat

[Hondacub777]

agreed.but no matter what,got to give credits to phelps for taking 8 events in one game .its not easy to train on only one event and yet 8 .good luck to him.

[Bladerunner]

Sorry... me looking around too

[Bladerunner]

Ya agree, I think the best is still the 1992 Dream Team

After that, pretty much down slope liao... nevertheless, this Redeem Team still pretty good to watch

[Bladerunner]

I think starhub is broadcasting the Olympics on channel 601 - 603

[Flying_genie]

Side track a bit. Understand from Singapore media it's a 25-member Olympic contingent from Singapore. How many are actually athletes and how many are officials?

 

Out of these athletes, how many are actually born in Singapore? How many are FTs?

[Ccssgm]

Why is Jiawei dragging the S'pore flag?

 

 

Where's the respect for the National flag, wonders a STOMPer, who was aghast that Li Jiawei, Singapore's flagbearer at the Beijing Olympics, allowed a part of the flag to touch the ground.

Jeremy told STOMP in an email:

 

"While it is noted that our Team Singapore is representing us in the Beijing Olympics and hoping to bring back an olympic medal to do us proud, it is also very sad to see that our Flag Bearer at the Olympics Opening Ceremony - Li Jiawei is holding our National flag in such a position that it allows the tip of the flag to be dragged along the route.

 

"I don't see other country's flag bearer holding their own respective country's flag in such a manner that it allows the tip of the flag to touch the ground.

 

"The National Flag, a symbol of pride and a nation's identity should be treated with respect and not bed allowed to even fall, much less let the tip touch the ground and even get dragged along the route. Where is the sense of respect to the flag in this case?

 

"This doesn't quite reflect well on Singapore in the International Arena where billions of television viewers across the globe and the hundreds of thousands of spectators in the stadium saw how she mishandled the flag. She should be taken to task when she comes back from the Olympics 2 weeks from now.

 

"Perhaps the Singapore National Olympics Council could kindly comment on this matter.

 

"Lastly wishing all Singaporeans a Happy 43rd National Day and all the best to team Singapore in the Olympics."

[Chickenbackside]

Oops. Wonder if she'll get fined, haha...

 

 

 

[Princey_anne]

I saw this and in fact my family were unhappy.

[Karoon]

Day 1 : I is developing a deep liking for women's volleyball. Especially the Japanese team... HAIT!

[Ichibawa]

Cant wait for the game to start tml. Love the track n field, swimming event, diving events.

 

Hope to see Phelps smash Splitz Olympic record of 7 gold.

 

 

The opening is good especially when the torch in the stadium is lit.

[Fcw75]

Unfortunately they lost to USA.

 

Anyway, I waiting for the big game tomorrow - Men's Basketball USA vs China...The Redeem Team vs The Host with Yao Ming.

Edited August 9, 2008 by Fcw75

[David]

Kurihara

[Blackyv]

anyone know where can i download a timetable for the events with date/time???..

[Miles]

ah.... you notice Kurihara too... kawaiiii

 

she is the star spiker in the jap team, but in 3rd and 4th sets, the americans track her down... the setter had no choice but to set most of the balls to Saori and Erica (made lots of mistakes).

 

I believe they will bounce back. Just like the Russians who unthinkably lost the Italians despite having 2 players >2m tall.

[Miles]

http://en.beijing2008.cn/

[Miles]

if the americans are serious about the game, the chinese even if playing with 5 yao ming, has no chance.

 

i am looking forward to that game too....

I am guessing American starting line up to be

PG - Jason Kidd

SG - Kobe Bryant

C - Dwight Howard

SF - Carmelo Anthony

PF - LeBron James

 

with all stars, Tayshaun Prince, Dwayne Wade, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams, etc... sitting on the bench... it'll be tough for any other team to beat them if they are well prepared and are serious.

but i am surprise why wasnt anyone from Boston Celtics in the team... Kevin Garnet? Paul Pierce?

[Fcw75]

I believe this time they are pretty serious abt getting back the gold medal.

 

Can't wait for the game. bound to be exciting. The crowd will support the home team yet they will also support the NBA players.

 

As for why Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are not in the team, I think they rejected the invitation due to injury, other commitments, etc. Or maybe they dun want to stay in China for long period.

 

Ranking:

 

1. USA

2. Argentina

3. Spain

4. Serbia

5. Lithuania

6. Greece

7. Italy

8. France

9. Germany

9. Australia

11. China

Edited August 9, 2008 by Fcw75