A couple of weeks ago I wrote a blog post with the title: If You Win Gold at the Olympics, but There Are No Fans There, Did It Really Happen?.
Well, after two nights of watching the Olympics, I can confirm the answer I gave two weeks ago with a resounding yes!
There is just something magical about an Olympics Opening Ceremony and watching athletes from around the world competing against each other.
From my perspective, I have not noticed any difference in the excitement I feel in watching these athletes compete, despite the lack of fans in the stands.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that there is no significant breakout of COVID, and I wish all the athletes the best.
Citius – Altius – Fortius.
Faster – Higher – Stronger.
Go Team USA!
So the Olympics are going on? What channel?
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multiple channels. If you can find a TV Guide at your local CVS, it should give you the full schedule…
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I only get three channels, but to get one of them I have to climb on the roof and adjust my antenna. I hope that’s not the channel the Olympics are on.
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antenna adjustment is one of the events in this year’s Olympics…
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I’ll bet it comes after pole vaulting.
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and roof sliding…
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I would say yes too- I’m having a lot of fun watching them too!
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The spirit of competition still makes it worth viewing. Sports and competition always make me interested.
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same here…
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I agree. The lack of fans has not made a difference in how much I enjoy watching. And although I feel for the athletes, it does not appear to effect them either. At least, not from the looks on their faces when they take the gold!
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I am always amazed that people come from all over the world; different training styles, different training conditions, and then they race each other and less than one tenth of a second sometimes separates them…
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I think if a tenth of a second keeps you from a medal you should still feel mighty proud!! If I was competing there would be a whole lot more than a tenth of a second separating me and the other athletes. LOL!
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besides the time differences, no one would want to see me in a Speedo…
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I’m so with you on this!!!
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I’ve been watching some of the Olympics. I missed the opening ceremony though. USA basketball sent a weak team and looks like it is paying the price. You’re right. Watching the competition is still fun and exciting.
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While I certainly hope that the U.S. will win the gold in basketball, it is nice to see what a global sport it has become…
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The world is catching up talent wise, and even superior talent is no guarantee. I’m still digesting the 3 on 3 concept.
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the three on three is a bit hard to wrap my head around as well…
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I haven’t watched any of it yet, I tend to get more interested when the athletics starts. But now that we’ve started winning some golds maybe it’s time I should take a look…
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Great Britain seems to be doing quite well…
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A bit of a mixed bag so far, but I was very pleased for Tom Daley.
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their last dive was phenomenal…
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It was, wasn’t it. Still nervous watching the Chinese pair who went after them, though!
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the Chinese pair had a great final dive as well…
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SO far, I’ve only watched men’s and women’s (little girl’s) skateboarding. This is the thing I love most about the Olympics. I get to watch and learn about sports that I’m never exposed to, I see some mountain biking happened over the past 24 hours, so I’ll definitely check that out.
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I’m not surprised you will be checking out the mountain biking. I was just watching handball today, a sport I don’t know too much about…
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The Olympics cost a lot of money to host, but they put your city’s name in big marquee lights around the globe, and that is priceless advertising. Besides, they’re fun. They’re a chance to see beautiful bodies in motion, moving with precision and strength, being put through the paces. Nothing like a little sweat left on the television lens.
— Catxman
http://www.catxman.wordpress.com
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well said! and it’s kind of nice that they only happen every four years…
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We’ve been watching the replays at night but I must remember to check the schedule each morning to watch live.
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I’ve been watching a combination of live and recorded…
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