Winter Olympics

[TRC]

ANyone else think it's going to miss the roided out Russians?? Being in Sweden it's always quite a big event as they generally do well. Looking forward to it think the ioc have bottled it a bit with letting the Russians compete under non country rules.

[Nameless]

ANyone else think it's going to miss the roided out Russians?? Being in Sweden it's always quite a big event as they generally do well. Looking forward to it think the ioc have bottled it a bit with letting the Russians compete under non country rules.The IOC have acted in the spirit of the Olympics. Clean Russian athletes deserve to compete under a neutral flag.

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[Mibbes Aye]

ANyone else think it's going to miss the roided out Russians?? Being in Sweden it's always quite a big event as they generally do well. Looking forward to it think the ioc have bottled it a bit with letting the Russians compete under non country rules.

Looking forward to the hockey. The NHL aren't on board but a few big names will be playing regardless.

[nellio]

Agree about the hockey. I usually look forward to it but not sure now.

I thought it was in S Korea?

[Mibbes Aye]

Agree about the hockey. I usually look forward to it but not sure now.

I thought it was in S Korea?

It is in South Korea. I think the poster meant that he lives in Sweden and the WO is a big deal there :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I similarly misunderstood the OP, was sure it was in South Korea not Sweden :greengrin

A wonderful country that I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of years living and working in, I'm watching as much to see how the country is shown to the world as the sport itself...i usually enjoy the winter olympics more than the summer games anyway...

[ekhibee]

My knowledge of some of the sports in the Winter Olympics is really limited, but I was just watching a snowboarding event which was really exciting, then back to curling which, to me, is really boring in comparison. There's obviously a lot of skill involved in curling, and credit to the competitors too, but I really can't get into it at all. It looks like bowls on ice to me.

[Jim44]

My knowledge of some of the sports in the Winter Olympics is really limited, but I was just watching a snowboarding event which was really exciting, then back to curling which, to me, is really boring in comparison. There's obviously a lot of skill involved in curling, and credit to the competitors too, but I really can't get into it at all. It looks like bowls on ice to me.

Curling certainly requires skill and accuracy but it’s a bit more than that. Tactics and chess-like strategy is important. I’ve never curled in my life but I don’t mind watching it.

[heretoday]

Curling certainly requires skill and accuracy but it’s a bit more than that. Tactics and chess-like strategy is important. I’ve never curled in my life but I don’t mind watching it.

It's OK. Beats some of the games I've endured at ER in the past.

[Scouse Hibee]

Curling has been enjoyable but the ice hockey and speed skating has been fantastic entertainment.

[Haymaker]

Curling has been enjoyable but the ice hockey and speed skating has been fantastic entertainment.

:agree:

[Mibbes Aye]

My knowledge of some of the sports in the Winter Olympics is really limited, but I was just watching a snowboarding event which was really exciting, then back to curling which, to me, is really boring in comparison. There's obviously a lot of skill involved in curling, and credit to the competitors too, but I really can't get into it at all. It looks like bowls on ice to me.

Curling is like bowls for me. Never played either, but they have a strange hypnotic effect and I can end up watching either for hours.

[heretoday]

Curling is like bowls for me. Never played either, but they have a strange hypnotic effect and I can end up watching either for hours.

Steve Cram is Mr Curling too!

[greenlex]

The speed skating has been enjoyable this morning.

[ekhibee]

The speed skating has been enjoyable this morning.
I see Elise Christie fell over again, didn't that happen at the last Winter Olympics and didn't she get disqualified then as well? I do feel for her, she's a really good speed skater but this wasn't her stronger event.

[hibsbollah]

I see Elise Christie fell over again, didn't that happen at the last Winter Olympics and didn't she get disqualified then as well? I do feel for her, she's a really good speed skater but this wasn't her stronger event.

I like your empathy, it reflects well on you. My first thought was, repeatedly falling over in major finals might be a sign that she should find herself a sport shes actually good at. But im a **** like that :greengrin

Im liking Chloe Kim at the snowboarding. Fantastic.

[lord bunberry]

I’ve been watching loads of the Winter Olympics for the first time. I have to say I’ve become hooked on it. I found the whole carry on with the ski jump and the wind to be a bit tedious though.

[ekhibee]

I like your empathy, it reflects well on you. My first thought was, repeatedly falling over in major finals might be a sign that she should find herself a sport shes actually good at. But im a **** like that :greengrin

Im liking Chloe Kim at the snowboarding. Fantastic.
Christie would probably be really good at the snowboarding, they all seem to fall over as well :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

Britain up and running in the medal table. Looking good for at least one medal in the women’s skeleton bob as well. I’ve been absolutely hooked on all this years events, especially the curling.

[CropleyWasGod]

Question.

In the figure skating and ice dancing, are the couples allowed to be same-sex?

Edit.... too slow, Hibs.net. They're not .

[lord bunberry]

Question.

In the figure skating and ice dancing, are the couples allowed to be same-sex?

Edit.... too slow, Hibs.net. They're not .
They can definitely be same sex in the single skating :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Curling is like bowls for me. Never played either, but they have a strange hypnotic effect and I can end up watching either for hours.

Same for me. Never played bowls or curling in my life but if they are on TV I can sit and watch for hours.

[lord bunberry]

Elise Christie fell again in the semi final. It was her fault this time though. The final run of the skeleton is coming up. Britain in with a good chance in this one.

[Pretty Boy]

Elise Christie fell again in the semi final. It was her fault this time though. The final run of the skeleton is coming up. Britain in with a good chance in this one.

From my limited knowledge of the sport that looked some run by Yarnold. Think she's got the gold.

[Pretty Boy]

And the other British lady gets the bronze as well.

[hibsbollah]

Elise Christie fell again in the semi final. It was her fault this time though. The final run of the skeleton is coming up. Britain in with a good chance in this one.

:faf: she loves falling over. Floor gymnastics is maybe her sport.

[Pretty Boy]

I feel sorry for Christie. World champion in a sport Scotland has little heritage with and still in contention for an Olympic medal.

Yet representing her country on the biggest stage she is being subjected to some pretty grim abuse on social media, primarily from middle aged men who look as though their biggest achievement is 'earning' a £200 fee for a Jeremy Kyle appearance. 'I wish my wife went down as easy as you you fat loser ****' was one of the tamer reactions I can recall

[hibsbollah]

I feel sorry for Christie. World champion in a sport Scotland has little heritage with and still in contention for an Olympic medal.

Yet representing her country on the biggest stage she is being subjected to some pretty grim abuse on social media, primarily from middle aged men who look as though their biggest achievement is 'earning' a £200 fee for a Jeremy Kyle appearance. 'I wish my wife went down as easy as you you fat loser ****' was one of the tamer reactions I can recall

Im glad she's alright and there's no broken bones. She just seems to have a ridiculous tendency to **** it up at crucial moments in a way that I find quite funny. I'd never dream of abusing an athlete on social media, horrible thing to do.

[Pretty Boy]

Im glad she's alright and there's no broken bones. She just seems to have a ridiculous tendency to **** it up at crucial moments in a way that I find quite funny. I'd never dream of abusing an athlete on social media, horrible thing to do.

Yep there's a big difference between a bit light hearted joking and pretty vile abuse.

[Magnus]

I laugh everytime the curlers are referred to as athletes, so the news that one has been suspected of doping has raised levels of amusement.

[Geo_1875]

Im glad she's alright and there's no broken bones. She just seems to have a ridiculous tendency to **** it up at crucial moments in a way that I find quite funny. I'd never dream of abusing an athlete on social media, horrible thing to do.

She's had more coverage for falling over (admittedly quite a lot) than she'd have got for winning.

[heretoday]

Same for me. Never played bowls or curling in my life but if they are on TV I can sit and watch for hours.

UK have a couple of stunners in the Women's team. Better than last time they won with that old boiler as skip. Rhona something.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I watched the slopestyle last night - pretty impressive. A bit pointless and I do wonder how you get into a sport like that but a decent watch.

Could’ve done with the commentators explaining what was going on instead of saying he’s gone for the texan270 and that though. They were really annoying me after about 10-15 minutes of garbage while I’m working out what the blue lines on the snow were for.

[Hiber-nation]

Just when you think you've seen everything Elise gets disqualified. Crazy sport.

[Geo_1875]

Just when you think you've seen everything Elise gets disqualified. Crazy sport.

Wins nothing so will now revert to being Scottish.

[lord bunberry]

Just when you think you've seen everything Elise gets disqualified. Crazy sport.
Heartbreaking for her. I thought she was unbelievably brave to get up and start again after the fall at the start, she could hardly walk. I don’t really understand the sport properly, but I think her disqualification was harsh.

[hibsbollah]

Just when you think you've seen everything Elise gets disqualified. Crazy sport.

I mean c'mon. It's just ridiculous now.

[theonlywayisup]

I mean c'mon. It's just ridiculous now.

:agree: in the previous race she's the victim of a sliding challenge Tom Forsyth would have been proud of an that's deemed to be acceptable. Now she's disqualified for what appears to be just the usual bumps you see in every race.

[The_Exile]

I see a Russian curler has been disqualified for doping. I might not be understanding the sport very well, but what would make someone feel the need to dope at Curling? It's not that strenuous is it? Would performance be enhanced significantly?

[CropleyWasGod]

I see a Russian curler has been disqualified for doping. I might not be understanding the sport very well, but what would make someone feel the need to dope at Curling? It's not that strenuous is it? Would performance be enhanced significantly?

"Meldonium, a substance that increases blood flow and improves exercise capacity" according to the BBC.

These stanes are heavy....:greengrin

It's also used like Viagra, so he may have used it recreationally. If he has, it's a bit bloody stupid when it's on the banned list.

Again, these stanes are heavy. :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

"Meldonium, a substance that increases blood flow and improves exercise capacity" according to the BBC.

These stanes are heavy....:greengrin

It's also used like Viagra, so he may have used it recreationally. If he has, it's a bit bloody stupid when it's on the banned list.

Again, these stanes are heavy. :greengrin

If he's been using it like Viagra they'll not be heavy anymore!

[WeeRussell]

If he's been using it like Viagra they'll not be heavy anymore!

Maybe he got sick of having to do all that brushing for friction until his rock hit the spot.

Coat. Getting.

[Hiber-nation]

When did Steve Cram become a curling expert? His criticisms are way OTT, especially from someone with no background in the sport. Bring back Dougie Donnelly...

[ekhibee]

I watched something called the "skeleton" which is a bit like the bobsleigh but face first. It looks really dangerous, but most of them seem to get round in one piece. The potential for injury must be quite high, and the results could be really horrendous. Can't really think why anybody would want to do it, but whatever floats your boat I suppose.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

How do folk find out they have an aptitude for it? Waiters tripping up on St Moritz High Street, landing on their teatrays then hurtling away down the hill?

[Golden Bear]

I see a Russian curler has been disqualified for doping. I might not be understanding the sport very well, but what would make someone feel the need to dope at Curling? It's not that strenuous is it? Would performance be enhanced significantly?

Possibly as a means of calming nerves and making it easier to perform under pressure?

[Jim44]

I watched the Germany v Russia ice hockey final this morning and wondered why Russia was referred to as Russia, when they are banned as a nation in the Olympics. I thought they were referred to as OAR. Is it not a bit of a waste of time banning them and then acknowledging them at the same time?:crazy:

[nellio]

I watched the Germany v Russia ice hockey final this morning and wondered why Russia was referred to as Russia, when they are banned as a nation in the Olympics. I thought they were referred to as OAR. Is it not a bit of a waste of time banning them and then acknowledging them at the same time?:crazy:

Officially they were OAR but the commentators just called them Russia. The hockey players will all be clean anyway as the KHL is the biggest league in the world outwith the NHL. The player are regularly drug tested.