Paris Olympics 2024 Discussion Thread

[coffee_rules]

 

Would prefer dancing on ground? Yeh kya bachpana h?

 

Edited August 5, 2024 by coffee_rules

[coffee_rules]

2 hours ago, vvvslaxman said:

 

Emotion was pouring out after that win. It is one thing representing yourself. It is another thing representing your country.  Leander Paes gave everything when he played Davis cup for India.  There is a sense of pride that is associated with Olympic Gold.

Truly magical moment!

 

 

[bharathh]

Yesterday was such a bittersweet day.From the high of the hockey to the loss in everything else. Lakshya losing after being on top for so much fo that first game and the beginning of the second to Anish and the other shooter being in the top 6 only to mess up their last rounds so badly to eliminate themselves was so frustrating to see. Still the hockey match almost made up for it all. 

 

Any thoughts on Sen's chances against Zia? I really hope he comes back from whatever he was going through to crumble like that against Viktor to at least win the bronze. Today has nothing else to offer. No real contenders other than perhaps Sable - he should at least make the finals. 

[Number]

23 minutes ago, bharathh said:

Yesterday was such a bittersweet day.From the high of the hockey to the loss in everything else. Lakshya losing after being on top for so much fo that first game and the beginning of the second to Anish and the other shooter being in the top 6 only to mess up their last rounds so badly to eliminate themselves was so frustrating to see. Still the hockey match almost made up for it all. 

 

Any thoughts on Sen's chances against Zia? I really hope he comes back from whatever he was going through to crumble like that against Viktor to at least win the bronze. Today has nothing else to offer. No real contenders other than perhaps Sable - he should at least make the finals. 

Women's 68 Kg wrestling is today, upto semis.

Nisha Dahia is participating but medal chances look slim.

Edited August 5, 2024 by Number

[bharathh]

4 minutes ago, Number said:

Women's 68 Kg wrestling is today, upto semis.

Nisha Dahia is participating but medal chances look slim.

 

I have written off wrestling as no-hopers. Had though we would win at least one in boxing and that was not to be. 

[saransh]

5 hours ago, Gollum said:

Germany is the best attacking team this competition. Defensively we are the best.

 

Germans have scored most goals this tournament, we have conceded least. 

 

Clash of styles even though we'll be missing a key defender. 

I think we have to be more attacking, we are sure to concede a bit more with the absence of Rohidas. Hope Fulton comes up with something. We won't be able to win by parking the bus

[coffee_rules]

5 hours ago, Gollum said:

Take them with a pinch of salt but in the two FIH Pro League matches against Germany this year (both played in London)

 

We beat them 3-0 in the first

We lost 2-3 in the second

 

Last year

We beat them 3-2 and 6-3, both games in Rourkela. 

 

 

 

We should stop following Cricket and popularize Hockey, our National game. We have really improved after the high of 70s and reached the World stage again!! Invest in youth, bc!

[Lone Wolf]

Except Aman Sehrawat there is literally no hope for a medal in wrestling.

[coffee_rules]

On 7/28/2024 at 12:34 PM, putrevus said:

Does Indian men's hockey have a chance to win gold?? I stopped following hockey long time back.

 

On 7/28/2024 at 12:42 PM, Ultimate_Game said:

 

Nope. They can't get past Australia. Can't even remember when they last beat them. And then you have the  usual suspects in Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium. It would be a good result even if we get a bronze.

 

On 7/28/2024 at 12:40 PM, neel roy said:

Phir se bronze mil jaye. Tehelka mach jayega. The way they played the first match i m not hopeful 

Some respect, guys. We have a good team that can play clutch. Time to support with all positivity 

[AKane]

1 hour ago, bharathh said:

Lakshya losing after being on top for so much fo that first game and the beginning of the second

As soon as I read that he is friendly with Axelsen and practices with him........I knew he was in trouble.

[Lone Wolf]

So Rohidas will miss Semis 1 match ban 

 

[coffee_rules]

 

[deepdynamo]

Deepika Kumari is savage 

 

 

[Kron]

2 hours ago, AKane said:

As soon as I read that he is friendly with Axelsen and practices with him........I knew he was in trouble.

Dhosti. Lol that's how they end up losing. * friendship in key games. No friendship in sport until the match is over. 

[Kron]

1 hour ago, Lone Wolf said:

So Rohidas will miss Semis 1 match ban 

 

Bcci level power not there in Olympics.

We are like chahal in Olympics to influence decisions. 

[randomGuy]

22 minutes ago, deepdynamo said:

Deepika Kumari is savage 

 

 

Manhoosiat, panauti won't retire. Better be kicked out.

[bharathh]

1 hour ago, randomGuy said:

Manhoosiat, panauti won't retire. Better be kicked out.

 

She would need to get picked in trials first. That said, it's not like the options to replace her seem much better.

[neel roy]

2 hours ago, deepdynamo said:

Deepika Kumari is savage 

 

 

My name is Deepika

and my lucky number is 7

[neel roy]

1 hour ago, randomGuy said:

Manhoosiat, panauti won't retire. Better be kicked out.

Comes from same city of former ICC w cup winning captain..

[spinmatch]

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh is a legend, says Indian skipper Harmanpreet

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh hailed PR Sreejesh as a legend after the veteran goalkeeper produced a fantastic performance to help the team beat Great Britain 4-2 on penalties to reach the semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

India, who were reduced to 10 men, defeated Britain in a thrilling quarterfinal in the shootout after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.