Commonwealth Games 2022 - Birmingham

[Hollis]

Women's 10,000m was superb race!

 

[Skim]

Women's 10,000m was superb race!

McColgan really pulled it out of the bag, didn’t she? Didn’t think she was going to do it, but what a finish!

 

[Hollis]

Yep - loved it!

 

[baldrick]

Watched it live tonight, had seats right by the start line. The roar from the whole stadium when Eilish turned down the finishing straight

Proper hair standing on the back of the neck moment. Incredible run. I have loads of pics but none of the last lap! Too busy yelling along with 25 000 other people

Also hell yeah Darryll Neita! Bronze medal. Really pleased for her, she deserved that.

 

[Elpenor]

You may have seen my friend there as she’s a volunteer at the stadium helping people find their way

 

[stavros]

I briefly flicked onto my first exposure of lawn bowls this afternoon, and found myself wondering why there weren't two people frantically brushing the grass in front of the ball, like in curling.

 

[Elpenor]

At boxing now, front row seats. Feels like being in a nightclub. Have to say impressed with how well organised it is here, everyone very friendly too

 

[moomoo]

My daughter went to athletics on Thursday and said they’d got their act together regarding the park and ride and that it worked brilliantly so that’s good news.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Jake Jarman, oh what a fucking star (I've said that already of Joe Fraser, but this time I mean it). I look forward to the Paris 2024 men's gymnastics knowing who'll be in the team.

I just want to give Joe Fraser a big mummy hug, especially when he feel off the high bar, he's just so great!!

I've really enjoyed watching the diving, especially the synchronised dives, so much strength and artistry.

 

[Elpenor]

Wrestling now at Coventry - no idea of the rules but gripping stuff

 

[baldrick]

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Wrestling now at Coventry - no idea of the rules but gripping stuff

Explained: How points system works in wrestling at Commonwealth Games-Sports News , Firstpost

A wrestling bout is of 6 minutes with a 30-second interval separating two equal halves. During the bout a grappler can earn from one to upto five points from a single move.

www.firstpost.com

This is all I know but it's pretty helpful!

The Brit isn't doing too well is he

 

[Elpenor]

Nope. I’m temporarily an India supporter tonight!

 

[baldrick]

Nope. I’m temporarily an India supporter tonight!

Certainly lots of Indian wrestlers to support!

 

[stavros]

What led to netball being a solely female sport? It's a good watch, although that sudden stopping must fuck your knees up in the long term.

 

[8ball]

What led to netball being a solely female sport? It's a good watch, although that sudden stopping must fuck your knees up in the long term.

Why men’s netball is on the rise

We were intrigued to see the news this week that England Netball has announced a partnership with England Men’s and Mixed Netball Association (Emmna) to help grow the men’s game in Engl…

sportside.com

In answer to your actual question, netball was invented as a women's sport. Was called "women's basketball" at one point. I think they were both invented at the same time. Differences reflected gender expectations of the time.

 

[Skim]

What led to netball being a solely female sport? It's a good watch, although that sudden stopping must fuck your knees up in the long term.

I’ve often wondered this and your post prompted me to look it up:

Is netball a feminist triumph? Let's discuss

“Netball was invented as a women’s version of basketball, with adjustments to the rules to accommodate the restrictions of late-19th century femininity. Understood as a “non-contact” sport, it reinforced social conventions about gender-appropriate physical activities.”

Girls weren’t allowed to play football at my school, but I was SO glad we could play basketball and move around with the ball. Never hated playing netball, and played for my school, but god was it boring…

 

[WouldBe]

I briefly flicked onto my first exposure of lawn bowls this afternoon, and found myself wondering why there weren't two people frantically brushing the grass in front of the ball, like in curling.

Not sure visually impaired bowls with guide dogs around is a good idea.

 

[ice-is-forming]

Well what a bizarre decision by the ref, in the Winwood vs Chinyemba match !

Aussie boxer stunned after bizarre knockout ruling robs him of Comm Games medal

Barely seconds into the second round, Alex Winwood was floored with a one-two. He wasn’t the only one surprised by a shock ruling.

www.google.com

 

[stavros]

The women's road race looked at bit monotonous until the final few kms, but the men's was a pretty good watch. Both could've been improved with some proper hills.

I think it was Simon Brotherton commentating who came out with this head-scratcher:

"They're between a rock and a hard place, aren't they, but slightly closer to the rock."

 

[WouldBe]

I like athletics so I might watch a bit, but generally don't see much point to it when there's no team GB, no USA, no major European countries or other big hitters like China, Japan etc.

They don't take part in the European championship either.

 

[skyscraper101]

They don't take part in the European championship either.

What? No way.

 

[Petcha]

For a country who deported Djokovic and almost lynched him for being unvaccinated, this is pretty rich.

Australia's decision to field a cricketer with Covid 19 at the Commonwealth Games has sparked controversy and claims of hypocrisy given the country's hard line on lockdowns during the pandemic - and their decision to deport Novak Djokovic over his vaccination status.

Tahlia McGrath was permitted to play at Edgbaston yesterday despite testing positive. She bowled and batted in the match and also took the catch that dismissed India's star opener Shafali Verma as the Southern Stars took gold.

She batted at No4 without a mask before she was dismissed after scoring just two runs off four balls. McGrath then bowled two overs for 24 runs and also took a catch, when she held up her hands to warn her fellow players not to come and celebrate with her.

But when they won the game, McGrath jumped into the huddle and hugged her teammates. Australian bowler Megan Schutt said afterwards: 'If we get Covid, so be it'.

 

[BCBlues]

Commonwealth Games closing ceremony line-up announced

Commonwealth Games closing ceremony line-up announced

Jorja Smith, Beverley Knight and UB40 are among the acts confirmed to perform on Monday evening.

www.birminghammail.co.uk

Looking forward to this tonight

 

[stavros]

Gutted for the women's 4*400m team, because that would've been a great way to close the programme. I've always liked the 4*400, ever since Kris Akabusi overtook the American on the home straight in 1991.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I'm rather enjoying the closing ceremony. Musical Youth ftw!!

 

[planetgeli]

Panjabi MC magnificent spectacle.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Goldie and Beverley Knight are brilliant!!

 

[Plumdaff]

Panjabi MC magnificent spectacle.

My highlight. Really enjoying this line up

 

[Plumdaff]

The Selecter!

Plus a load of artists I don't know but were better than Duran Duran.

 

[editor]

I don't think many people were expecting Ozzy Osbourne at the end!