Olympics 2024 - General Discussion

[Bingoman]

Commonwealth Games 2026 are going to be in Glasgow according to several sports journos on Twitter.

Accra in Ghana put they named forward a few months ago, I take it nothing came of it then?

 

[Lord Camomile]

Yeah, a quick search shows a few reports were published yesterday about an agreement has been reached with Glasgow, though sounds like it hasn't quite been officially made official quite yet.

https://www.glasgowworld.com/news/glasgow-set-to-be-announced-as-host-city-for-commonwealth-games-2026-4737747

The plan for the international event includes a two-year turnaround with a budget of £130-150million.

The Commonwealth Games Federation would provide £100million, while the remaining funds would come from tickets, sponsors, and broadcasting.
Around 10 sports would be offered during an 11 day competition in July or August 2026. Athletics and swimming are the two mandated sports with the other eight to be determined after consultation with the CGF.

The last time only 10 sports were competed in at a Commonwealth Games was in 1994. Glasgow hosted 17 sports in 2014 while the most recent Games in Birmingham in 2022 featured 20 sports.

Commonwealth Games Scotland chairman Ian Reid laid out a timeline for the announcement that suggests we will hear a decision in the next week.

 

[Petcha]

It would truly be a tragedy if she was the reason breakdancing isn't gonna get another stint. But she's apparently being lined up for Dancing with the Stars in the US so she'll be ok.

 

[skyscraper101]

So let me get this straight. Raygun basically blagged her way into the Australian olympics team, entertained everybody, and is now possibly the most famous Olympian of the tournament, with a whole heap of work which will come off the back of it.

For my money that is some gold medal hustling. Fair play.

 

[Petcha]

She has a PHD in breakdancing. And was the Oceana champion three times.

Not sure if she was taking the piss there with the intention of going viral or not!

 

[Boo Radley75]

Piece of shit child rapist Van der Velde is having a cry about people bullying him. Definitely has learned his lesson then.

Convicted rapist considered quitting Olympics

Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of rape in 2016, said Tuesday that he considered quitting the Paris Olympics amid the controversy surrounding his participation.

www.espn.co.uk

 

[krtek a houby]

Unfortunate stopover in London for Bronze medal winner, coach and caddie

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/matsuyama's-caddie-returns-home-to-japan-after-passport-stolen-after-olympics

 

[Serene]

Which Team GB members will be the next contestants in celebrity Bake-Off?

 

[maomao]

Which Team GB members will be the next contestants in celebrity Bake-Off?

Alex Yee(st)
Rosie Eccles

 

[stavros]

Adam Patty
Tom Spatchcock

 

[Aaronf]

Paralympics 2024: Rose Ayling-Ellis becomes first deaf presenter of live sport

The former Strictly winner will become the first deaf person to host live sports coverage on TV.

www.bbc.co.uk

Saw this whilst browsing BBC, it makes sense, Rose Ayling-Ellis is great.