It looks different to the games without stands. Well, there are stands, but only with team members and staff. There's not much to it really, but there's no other way. No atmosphere at all. Some athletes get a boost from the public, normally it is also full of Chinese, who benefit a lot from that. China has good athletes in all areas in this tournament.
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Topic: 🥶 Winter Beijin 2022 🥶 Discussion and bet thread 🥶 Winter Game 🥶 - page 7. (Read 1717 times)
February 09, 2022, 04:22:36 PM
February 09, 2022, 04:19:36 PM
Big scandal in Olympic games. Russian figure skating sensation 15 year old Kamila Valieva got positive doping test which was given prior game:
https://www.givemesport.com/87970909-winter-olympics-figure-skater-kamila-valieva-is-centre-of-russian-anti-doping-test-investigation
If it's true, she won't be punished very strictly because she is younger than 16 years. But she will be banned from further competitions and Russia will lose medals in team competition.
Start of hockey tournament was interesting. Russia struggled against Switzerland and won just 1:0. Olympic games debutants Denmark surprising beat Czech Republic 2:1
It is interesting to note how the medals are mostly being won by European countries. Neither the United States and Canada have managed to enter the top 10. And only China and the Russian altetas manage to be in the midst of so many European countries.
Perhaps this shows that these sports are for athletes with more money, making countries with fewer resources, able to present more competitive athletes.
I think we should count Russia as European country too. It's nothing surprising that European countries dominate. They have best infrastructure, suitable weather for winter sports and not that much problems with money. Also, winter sports in other continents isn't that popular, so less people participate in such competition. Though, for USA and Canada these Olympic games is big disappointment so far.
https://www.givemesport.com/87970909-winter-olympics-figure-skater-kamila-valieva-is-centre-of-russian-anti-doping-test-investigation
If it's true, she won't be punished very strictly because she is younger than 16 years. But she will be banned from further competitions and Russia will lose medals in team competition.
Start of hockey tournament was interesting. Russia struggled against Switzerland and won just 1:0. Olympic games debutants Denmark surprising beat Czech Republic 2:1
It is interesting to note how the medals are mostly being won by European countries. Neither the United States and Canada have managed to enter the top 10. And only China and the Russian altetas manage to be in the midst of so many European countries.
Perhaps this shows that these sports are for athletes with more money, making countries with fewer resources, able to present more competitive athletes.
I think we should count Russia as European country too. It's nothing surprising that European countries dominate. They have best infrastructure, suitable weather for winter sports and not that much problems with money. Also, winter sports in other continents isn't that popular, so less people participate in such competition. Though, for USA and Canada these Olympic games is big disappointment so far.
February 09, 2022, 04:12:36 PM
I won't say that it's the case, yes having more money might play a role but the skills of an athlete is the biggest factor for the wins in the competition. To some degree I can sympathize though, I mean I came from a poor country that doesn't support their athletes which ends up with some of them going to greener pastures and end up getting representing the country that appreciated them.
Look, it will be very difficult for an athlete from Africa to participate and be competitive in the Winter Olympics. For that, he needs to live in countries that have the conditions to practice winter sports and, in turn, have support to be able to make a good preparation.
I'm not saying that poorer countries can't participate and even win some medals. But in winter games, this factor is very noticeable. Because everything in itself is expensive: the equipment, the training places, etc.
February 09, 2022, 01:48:27 PM
Highlights from Day 4 of the Beijing Winter Olympics
Jonna Sundling wins the cross-country skiing gold medal for Sweden.
Matthias Mayer wins the super G and snowboarder Benjam Karl wins the parallel giant slalom for Austria.
In men's figure skating, USA's Nathan Chen sets a new world record.
Esther Ledecka wins first gold for Czech Republic in snowboarding.
Gold for France's Quentin Fillon Maillet in the men's 20km individual biathlon.
In the men's 1500m speed skating event, Kjeld Nuis (Netherlands) defends his Olympic title.
Olympic Medal Table
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm
Jonna Sundling wins the cross-country skiing gold medal for Sweden.
Matthias Mayer wins the super G and snowboarder Benjam Karl wins the parallel giant slalom for Austria.
In men's figure skating, USA's Nathan Chen sets a new world record.
Esther Ledecka wins first gold for Czech Republic in snowboarding.
Gold for France's Quentin Fillon Maillet in the men's 20km individual biathlon.
In the men's 1500m speed skating event, Kjeld Nuis (Netherlands) defends his Olympic title.
Olympic Medal Table
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm
A good start from Germany, Norway and the Netherlands - in the last Olympics, these teams took 2nd, 1st and 5th place respectively, apparently they are going to repeat their success at least. The rest of the favorites like the US and Canada will have their say a little later, I think that in order to more or less represent the overall position of the teams in the distribution of places, we must wait until at least a third of the medal sets are distributed.
February 09, 2022, 12:31:01 PM
It is interesting to note how the medals are mostly being won by European countries. Neither the United States and Canada have managed to enter the top 10. And only China and the Russian altetas manage to be in the midst of so many European countries.
Perhaps this shows that these sports are for athletes with more money, making countries with fewer resources, able to present more competitive athletes.
I was seeing the medal tally on 9th Feb and as per your saying all medals were for athletes from EU with few going to China and ROC. No athlete from underdeveloped country was able to win any medal. Winter games are expensive as they require specific environment which is not in everyone reach.
February 09, 2022, 07:31:54 AM
It is interesting to note how the medals are mostly being won by European countries. Neither the United States and Canada have managed to enter the top 10. And only China and the Russian altetas manage to be in the midst of so many European countries.
Perhaps this shows that these sports are for athletes with more money, making countries with fewer resources, able to present more competitive athletes.
I won't say that it's the case, yes having more money might play a role but the skills of an athlete is the biggest factor for the wins in the competition. To some degree I can sympathize though, I mean I came from a poor country that doesn't support their athletes which ends up with some of them going to greener pastures and end up getting representing the country that appreciated them. Perhaps this shows that these sports are for athletes with more money, making countries with fewer resources, able to present more competitive athletes.
February 09, 2022, 07:11:54 AM
It was somewhat predictable - she was one of favorites to win. I still can't forget 2018 Olympics when she won gold medal both in snowboarding and skiing giant slalom. It was something incredible because she mainly focus on snowboarding. Will she participate in skiing giant slalom this time?
The women's giant slalom competition for Beijing 2022 already took place on Monday. Sara Hector (Sweden) won gold, while Federica Brignone (Italy) claimed silver and Lara Gut-Behrami (Switzerland) won bronze. I don't believe Ester Ledecka competed in that discipline this time.
February 09, 2022, 03:45:55 AM
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It is interesting to note how the medals are mostly being won by European countries. Neither the United States and Canada have managed to enter the top 10. And only China and the Russian altetas manage to be in the midst of so many European countries.
Perhaps this shows that these sports are for athletes with more money, making countries with fewer resources, able to present more competitive athletes.
February 08, 2022, 07:57:23 PM
Betting sites may be part of EU and USA boycott that's why they are not listing winter Olympics games on there websites. I was on stake.com but couldn't find any event related to winter Olympics, I was interested in Alpine. Can you share link where I can bet on Alpine?
You must be kidding if you say that sportsbooks would boycott Olympic Games because political reasons. I don't know how you searched, but I can find all Olympics events on Stake and Alpine skiing is listed on the top of All Sports. Other crypto sportsbooks aslo have it.After all at the end of the day casinos are a business and as long as what they are doing is not illegal then they have no reason to forfeit a possible source of income.
I don't think sportsbooks are going to be political when it comes to olympic games. They are in the gambling business, so they won't be that emotionally affected by their government's sentiments. Unless, the government itself instructed them to boycott this event, which is unlikely to happen. And if the casino is not listing the event, it may not be political reasons but they think that it is not profitable from their end.
February 08, 2022, 06:29:57 PM
it's fun to watch short track. Continuous action and sensation, and there have been quite a few falls. That makes it extra fun. Skating is a lot less fun to watch. Those short distances are still OK, but if you're going to watch the 5000 meters then it might be best to do that with a beer in your hand, or 2. Plenty of time to eat it. I am curious who will finish at the top in the medal table. China?
February 08, 2022, 05:58:41 PM
Finally tomorrow men hockey competition will begin. Without NHL players, but still, one of main events of Olympics. Just 2 games tomorrow - Russia vs Switzerland and Czech Republic vs Denmark. Both games have clear favorites, so, I'll put parlay on Russia and Czech Republic wins.
In terms of strategy and technical skills it reminds me snooker a bit.
Esther Ledecka wins first gold for Czech Republic in snowboarding.
It was somewhat predictable - she was one of favorites to win. I still can't forget 2018 Olympics when she won gold medal both in snowboarding and skiing giant slalom. It was something incredible because she mainly focus on snowboarding. Will she participate in skiing giant slalom this time?What an amazing performance by Italy in the mixed Curling, it was my 1st-time watching an entire match of this sport and...
It is very funny to watch and a very technical sport to play.
Indeed, it was very solid performance from Italy. I haven't watched mixed curling before, so it was strange that athlete who release stone then start to sweep ice himself.It is very funny to watch and a very technical sport to play.
In terms of strategy and technical skills it reminds me snooker a bit.
February 08, 2022, 05:10:20 PM
Betting sites may be part of EU and USA boycott that's why they are not listing winter Olympics games on there websites. I was on stake.com but couldn't find any event related to winter Olympics, I was interested in Alpine. Can you share link where I can bet on Alpine?
You must be kidding if you say that sportsbooks would boycott Olympic Games because political reasons. I don't know how you searched, but I can find all Olympics events on Stake and Alpine skiing is listed on the top of All Sports. Other crypto sportsbooks aslo have it.After all at the end of the day casinos are a business and as long as what they are doing is not illegal then they have no reason to forfeit a possible source of income.
I don't think sportsbooks are going to be political when it comes to olympic games. They are in the gambling business, so they won't be that emotionally affected by their government's sentiments. Unless, the government itself instructed them to boycott this event, which is unlikely to happen. And if the casino is not listing the event, it may not be political reasons but they think that it is not profitable from their end.
February 08, 2022, 04:58:51 PM
What an amazing performance by Italy in the mixed Curling, it was my 1st-time watching an entire match of this sport and...
It is very funny to watch and a very technical sport to play.
It is very funny to watch and a very technical sport to play.
February 08, 2022, 03:20:03 PM
Highlights from Day 4 of the Beijing Winter Olympics
Jonna Sundling wins the cross-country skiing gold medal for Sweden.
Matthias Mayer wins the super G and snowboarder Benjam Karl wins the parallel giant slalom for Austria.
In men's figure skating, USA's Nathan Chen sets a new world record.
Esther Ledecka wins first gold for Czech Republic in snowboarding.
Gold for France's Quentin Fillon Maillet in the men's 20km individual biathlon.
In the men's 1500m speed skating event, Kjeld Nuis (Netherlands) defends his Olympic title.
Olympic Medal Table
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm
Jonna Sundling wins the cross-country skiing gold medal for Sweden.
Matthias Mayer wins the super G and snowboarder Benjam Karl wins the parallel giant slalom for Austria.
In men's figure skating, USA's Nathan Chen sets a new world record.
Esther Ledecka wins first gold for Czech Republic in snowboarding.
Gold for France's Quentin Fillon Maillet in the men's 20km individual biathlon.
In the men's 1500m speed skating event, Kjeld Nuis (Netherlands) defends his Olympic title.
Olympic Medal Table
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm
February 08, 2022, 03:51:27 AM
I just watched the mixed competition of ski jumping and that was one of the weirdest competitions that i have ever seen and a really bad advertisement for the sport. There were 3 teams that had big chance to win a medal that were disqualified because the suits of the female athletes where to big. Therefore Germany, Austria and Japan have all been disqualified. In the end Slovenia won the gold medal, which was to be expected because they were the big favorites to win this one before, but the second place of Russia and the third place of Canada where a total surprise and were only possible because of the bans of the other nations. I guess no one placed a bet on a podium like that.
Yeah, at first I didn't even understood what's going on. From what I read they used same suits in individual competition, so, it's very strange that it become not ok to use after few days. It's true that such podium is possible only in such occasionApparently, there are very specific rules regarding equipment, to prevent lighter athletes from having advantages. Therefore, the equipment must be adjusted to the athlete's weight.
The fact that they used the same equipment the day before, and were not penalized, may be related to the weight of the other athletes or not having been detected by the juries. I do not know...
But from the looks of it, these teams have been having equipment problems throughout the season. That's why I think they're already getting into that stubbornness issue and in that sense, I think it's good to have been penalized. They're trying to cheat the rules.
Winter sports are already known, for athletes trying to beat, you can't pass up now, when they are caught breaking the rules.
February 07, 2022, 04:42:07 PM
Betting sites may be part of EU and USA boycott that's why they are not listing winter Olympics games on there websites. I was on stake.com but couldn't find any event related to winter Olympics, I was interested in Alpine. Can you share link where I can bet on Alpine?
You must be kidding if you say that sportsbooks would boycott Olympic Games because political reasons. I don't know how you searched, but I can find all Olympics events on Stake and Alpine skiing is listed on the top of All Sports. Other crypto sportsbooks aslo have it.After all at the end of the day casinos are a business and as long as what they are doing is not illegal then they have no reason to forfeit a possible source of income.
February 07, 2022, 04:00:35 PM
There was big WTF moment in women hockey today. Russia and Canada played with face masks because Covid test results of Russia didn't arrived until the game. It's something beyond ridiculous to play hockey with - like it would protect you in game where you always have close contact:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/beijing/2022/02/07/canada-russia-mask-game-delay-beijing-winter-olympics/6687649001/
In women luge competition there was at least 3 crashes, including one of favorites from Germany. Luckily nobody weren't hurt seriously, but this track looks dangerous.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/beijing/2022/02/07/canada-russia-mask-game-delay-beijing-winter-olympics/6687649001/
In women luge competition there was at least 3 crashes, including one of favorites from Germany. Luckily nobody weren't hurt seriously, but this track looks dangerous.
I just watched the mixed competition of ski jumping and that was one of the weirdest competitions that i have ever seen and a really bad advertisement for the sport. There were 3 teams that had big chance to win a medal that were disqualified because the suits of the female athletes where to big. Therefore Germany, Austria and Japan have all been disqualified. In the end Slovenia won the gold medal, which was to be expected because they were the big favorites to win this one before, but the second place of Russia and the third place of Canada where a total surprise and were only possible because of the bans of the other nations. I guess no one placed a bet on a podium like that.
Yeah, at first I didn't even understood what's going on. From what I read they used same suits in individual competition, so, it's very strange that it become not ok to use after few days. It's true that such podium is possible only in such occasion February 07, 2022, 03:15:18 PM
It seems that Norway wanted to take a break from the gold medals. We now have the ROC - Russian Olympic Committee, with more gold medals.
And it is interesting to note that the US has yet to win any gold medals.
And it is interesting to note that the US has yet to win any gold medals.
Actually, on the third day, Sweden again topped the gold medal standings. Skier Sara Hector has justified her role as the favorite by winning the women's giant slalom race, giving Sweden its third gold medal.
Source: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm
February 07, 2022, 01:34:01 PM
Sweden were pretty good today they pushed into first place after winning gold at Ski Alps.
The competition is getting more interesting now because indeed they are following each other in the medal tally.
But what happened to Norway today? are they holding back? There is no significant movement from them at this time. although indeed they only lost 1 gold medal from the top team but they are now in 6th position
The competition is getting more interesting now because indeed they are following each other in the medal tally.
But what happened to Norway today? are they holding back? There is no significant movement from them at this time. although indeed they only lost 1 gold medal from the top team but they are now in 6th position
February 07, 2022, 09:56:57 AM
It seems that Norway wanted to take a break from the gold medals. We now have the ROC - Russian Olympic Committee, with more gold medals.
And it is interesting to note that the US has yet to win any gold medals.
And it is interesting to note that the US has yet to win any gold medals.
I just watched the mixed competition of ski jumping and that was one of the weirdest competitions that i have ever seen and a really bad advertisement for the sport. There were 3 teams that had big chance to win a medal that were disqualified because the suits of the female athletes where to big. Therefore Germany, Austria and Japan have all been disqualified. In the end Slovenia won the gold medal, which was to be expected because they were the big favorites to win this one before, but the second place of Russia and the third place of Canada where a total surprise and were only possible because of the bans of the other nations. I guess no one placed a bet on a podium like that.
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