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| Aquarius |
Posted on 31-07-2012 17:47
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tonymcf wrote:
In Northern Ireland we have athletes representing Britain and others representing Ireland. It's now irrelevant about our ancestry. Also there's a woman Na Liu representing Britain in table tennis. She moved to Northern Ireland in 2001.  I didn't know that. I figure most Protestants/Anglicans represent GB, whereas most Catholics represent Eire ? |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 18:02
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"Shine on you crazy diamond" playing in the background at gymnastics team final.
Doesn't fit at all, but awesome music taste 
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| jph27 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 18:10
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Aquarius wrote:
tonymcf wrote:
In Northern Ireland we have athletes representing Britain and others representing Ireland. It's now irrelevant about our ancestry. Also there's a woman Na Liu representing Britain in table tennis. She moved to Northern Ireland in 2001. I didn't know that. I figure most Protestants/Anglicans represent GB, whereas most Catholics represent Eire ?
Normally, although I'm a Protestant who could hypothetically represent both and I'd probably chose Ireland. |
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| itsmichael |
Posted on 31-07-2012 18:36
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As expected The Usa took gold at Team Final Gymnastics (W). Russia second and Romania third. China very dissapointed fourth. Canada doing great ending up fifth. (:
Russian last two athletes failed at Floor as Chinees last athlete failed at Jump.
Good work Raismann, Wieber, Douglas, Maroney and Ross
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| tonymcf |
Posted on 31-07-2012 19:40
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Aquarius wrote:
I didn't know that. I figure most Protestants/Anglicans represent GB, whereas most Catholics represent Eire ?
I don't know about the Olympians this year really. It might still be true in that regard. In golf Graeme McDowell represented Ireland under the Irish tricolour despite being Protestant. Likewise Rory McIlroy (Catholic) is leaning towards representing Great Britain in Rio when golf returns to the games. So it does happen. To be honest though I believe they're putting sport above politics or religion. 
To explain it further, the Republic gave up it's claim on Northern Ireland in the Good Friday Agreement. However if someone in the North said "I wish to be considered an Irish citizen" then the Dublin government would agree. When the last census was collected, I declared myself Irish (and I have an Irish passport). If I wanted to I could say I'm also British (Irish-British or whatever) and both the governments in Dublin and London would accept it. Therefore sports stars in Northern Ireland can opt to represent one or the other without much fuss (except football as a number of Northern Ireland players switched to the Republic at senior level). |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 19:54
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Ouch, Phelps fucks it up big, big time...
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| kumazan |
Posted on 31-07-2012 19:57
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Phelps loses this just like beat Cavic in Beijing.
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 21:08
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But now Phelps won his 15th Olympic gold and his 19th olympic medal in the relay. Crazy man.
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 21:10
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felix_29 wrote:
But now Phelps won his 15th Olympic gold and his 19th olympic medal in the relay. Crazy man.
That guy is a legend. |
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| ruben |
Posted on 31-07-2012 21:23
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yo mamma is a legend |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 21:46
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Logghje wrote:
I don't follow hockey that much but I really like to watch it on the Olympics, it's a great sport!
I agree.
It's always a nice ending to every day, although I can't really say why.
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 31-07-2012 21:55
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felix_29 wrote:
But now Phelps won his 15th Olympic gold and his 19th olympic medal in the relay. Crazy man.
as Cippolini 42 Giro stage win |
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| alex valceanu |
Posted on 31-07-2012 21:58
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Romania got their 5th medal today .  Thats a good start for us . It is very likely that we will have more than 10. |
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| Logghje |
Posted on 31-07-2012 22:09
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Anybody knows why a goal in hockey can only be scored against the board at the bottom of the goal, and not in the net? Belgium's women hockey team played 0-0 against China, but actually scored.. The goal wasn't approved though because the ball was scored 'too high'.. 
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| Alastairhufc |
Posted on 31-07-2012 22:13
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Logghje wrote:
Anybody knows why a goal in hockey can only be scored against the board at the bottom of the goal, and not in the net? Belgium's women hockey team played 0-0 against China, but actually scored.. The goal wasn't approved though because the ball was scored 'too high'..
That rule only applies on short/penalty corners, its due to safety.
Otherwise people would be running out at the hitter who could flick the ball into the top corner (and at their heads) |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 22:14
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Logghje wrote:
Anybody knows why a goal in hockey can only be scored against the board at the bottom of the goal, and not in the net? Belgium's women hockey team played 0-0 against China, but actually scored.. The goal wasn't approved though because the ball was scored 'too high'..
A quick Wikipedia research:
For safety reasons, the first shot of a penalty corner must not exceed 460 mm high (the height of the "backboard" of the goal) at the point it crosses the goal line if it is hit. However, if the ball is deemed to be below backboard height, the ball can be subsequently deflected above this height by another player (defender or attacker), providing that this deflection does not lead to danger.
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 22:16
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USA - Tunesia in the Basketball competition is coming up. Can they do better as the Dream Team against Angola?
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 31-07-2012 22:28
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Spilak23 wrote:
USA - Tunesia in the Basketball competition is coming up. Can they do better as the Dream Team against Angola?
Obviously not:
Never thought i´d see that.
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| Logghje |
Posted on 31-07-2012 22:30
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Alastairhufc wrote:
Logghje wrote:
Anybody knows why a goal in hockey can only be scored against the board at the bottom of the goal, and not in the net? Belgium's women hockey team played 0-0 against China, but actually scored.. The goal wasn't approved though because the ball was scored 'too high'..
That rule only applies on short/penalty corners, its due to safety.
Otherwise people would be running out at the hitter who could flick the ball into the top corner (and at their heads)
A victory against 2008 Olympic finalist China would have been great, and deserved, because Belgium really dominated.. But yeah I'll just dream on Better luck next time against Team GB (another tough challenge probably?)
Belgium-Netherlands tomorrow in the men's competition, I'm very interested to see what the Red Lions can do It will be a very exciting derby |
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| Alastairhufc |
Posted on 31-07-2012 22:34
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Logghje wrote:
Alastairhufc wrote:
Logghje wrote:
Anybody knows why a goal in hockey can only be scored against the board at the bottom of the goal, and not in the net? Belgium's women hockey team played 0-0 against China, but actually scored.. The goal wasn't approved though because the ball was scored 'too high'..
That rule only applies on short/penalty corners, its due to safety.
Otherwise people would be running out at the hitter who could flick the ball into the top corner (and at their heads)
A victory against 2008 Olympic finalist China would have been great, and deserved, because Belgium really dominated.. But yeah I'll just dream on Better luck next time against Team GB (another tough challenge probably?)
Belgium-Netherlands tomorrow in the men's competition, I'm very interested to see what the Red Lions can do It will be a very exciting derby
GB women should win that but it will be close (4-2 with late winners)
Netherlands are the world number one so I expect you to lose 4-1 (sorry) |
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