The Tokyo Olympic Games 2021

[blueblueblue]

Absolutely phenomenal performance by our pair in the women’s madison .. smashed it for gold. Well done Laura Kenny and Katie Archibald.

That was a class act wasn't it.

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

That was a class act wasn't it.

Men weren't that bad as well

 

[blueblueblue]

Men weren't that bad as well

It's been a great Olympics even without the crowds. I was a bit dubious about staging them through this pandemic, but, well done Japan, It's been great.

 

[SamuraiBlue]

Three typhoons are heading across Japan today so I hope the closing ceremony isn't too badly affected. I was totally against the games but really enjoyed watching them. I, and most of the population, still haven't even been vaccinated. Money was put before the health of the people which is unforgivable.
I hope Japan get offered a chance to do it again properly in 2032 or 2036.

 

[stewart]

Three typhoons are heading across Japan today so I hope the closing ceremony isn't too badly affected. I was totally against the games but really enjoyed watching them. I, and most of the population, still haven't even been vaccinated. Money was put before the health of the people which is unforgivable.
I hope Japan get offered a chance to do it again properly in 2032 or 2036.

2032 Has already been assigned to Brisbane in Australia.

 

[Ricey]

Lauren Price wins gold in the boxing.

An outstanding medal collection from the GB Boxing team 2 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze!

 

[blueblueblue]

Lauren Price wins gold in the boxing.

An outstanding medal collection from the GB Boxing team 2 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze!

Price was a class act.

 

[blueblueblue]

Jason Kenny's win was crazy, well done.

 

[Ricey]

Jason Kenny's win was crazy, well done.

7 gold meals and 12 between husband and wife!

Could see Dame and Sir Kenny at the next honours list.

 

[blueblueblue]

7 gold meals and 12 between husband and wife!

Could see Dame and Sir Kenny at the next honours list.

That's pretty amazing isn't it.

I think you could be right...

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

It's been a great Olympics even without the crowds. I was a bit dubious about staging them through this pandemic, but, well done Japan, It's been great.

It certainly has. Dread to think how much it's cost them though, especially with no attendance money

 

[Cricko]

It certainly has. Dread to think how much it's cost them though, especially with no attendance money

Great games overall.

They will just bring out another Nintendo machine, that should cover it.

Revenue	¥1.759 trillion (2021)
Operating income	¥640.634 billion (2021)
Net income	¥480.376 billion (2021)
Total assets	¥2.447 trillion (2021)
Total equity	¥1.875 trillion (2021)

 

[Cricko]

Final Medals table...Fantastic stuff Team GB.

 

[SamuraiBlue]

2032 Has already been assigned to Brisbane in Australia.

Wow, I had totally missed that. Holding out for 2036 then ;)

 

[stewart]

Wow, I had totally missed that. Holding out for 2036 then ;)

As Australia is also now part of Asia i dont believe under the rules Asia can hold the games in 2036 it will either go to Europe or one off the north or south american countries.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Final Medals table...Fantastic stuff Team GB.

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A small country of the coast of Europe packs a big punch,nothing new there then,well done Team GB. ??

 

[blueblueblue]

Great games overall.

They will just bring out another Nintendo machine, that should cover it.

Revenue	¥1.759 trillion (2021)
Operating income	¥640.634 billion (2021)
Net income	¥480.376 billion (2021)
Total assets	¥2.447 trillion (2021)
Total equity	¥1.875 trillion (2021)

That's big money isn't it.

It's not all about the revenue (obviously that helps), it's all about what the games leave behind also. Take London 2012, Stratford was a run down area before the Olympic Village was built, now look at it, it's a trendy place these days. We got it spot on, all the venues are still being used 9 years later. The public has access to World class sporting facillities as well as the Olympion accomidation now turned into affordable homes (as affordable as London can be).

Most of the Athens Olympic venues have been left to rot which is shocking.

 

[blueblueblue]

Final Medals table...Fantastic stuff Team GB.

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We seem to pull it out of the bag every Olympics. When you compare populations, it's just crazy how we do it. The one dampner on it, our track and field is pretty weak.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

We seem to pull it out of the bag every Olympics. When you compare populations, it's just crazy how we do it. The one dampner on it, our track and field is pretty weak.

Not saying we did great and no golds was disappointing, but ….

We lost probably 3 guaranteed medals with Dina Asher Smith and Katerina Johnson Thompson’s injuries. Less likely but also possible podium finishes disappeared with Adam Gemili (injured) and Zharnel Hughes (false start). We narrowly missed out on gold in the men’s 100m relay.

We still got 6 medals in Tokyo vs 7 in Rio (and the two golds there were both won by Mo Farah).

I’d say if we underachieved anywhere it was the rowing where we’re usually very strong. But overall, Team GB did amazing. What an Olympics. My favourite event was probably the track cycling.

 

[Ricey]

Absolutely loved it as always and gutted it’s finished.