Reply to: Poofters Froth Wyoming Plans Ahead

[Mich the Tester]

So it's a bit of a jolly for the privileged few at tax payers expense. Fair enough.

[VectraMan]

Yes; firstly, many of the 'best nations' WILL be there in many sports; commonwealth countries like Jamaica, Kenya and so on in Athletics, NZ and Australia in the cycling and so on. They might not all send their strongest teams or their best known athletes, but that might actually be a good thing for younger athletes who are gaining experience at or close to the highest level; an up and coming English or Scottish athlete gets to compete against up and coming Kenyans, Jamaicans and so on who will be his competitors in world champs or olympics in a few years time.

International tournaments are an experience in themselves with the intensity of competition and all the athletes living in close quarters during the competition, so it's worthwhile for them to get that experience before going off to the olympics or world champs in their sports; some sportspeople have all the talent and do all the training but are overwhelmed when they reach the world stage and never reach their potential; this is a step up. So it's not a pointless exercise at all for many athletes although I can imagine that for the fans it's a little strange.

So it's a bit of a jolly for the privileged few at tax payers expense. Fair enough.

[darmstadt]

Well, I understand how it can be worthwhile to the athletes for the reasons you have outlined above but that doesn't mean it merits blanket media coverage for the next 2 weeks.

Not in Euroland it won't I wonder if there will be a big UKIP turnout as they're all for the Commonwealth

[Sysman]

The only place I saw any of the World Cup was on the TV in the chip shop. Which bit of "Don't watch it" is so hard to achieve?

I managed to avoid it quite easily.

Though I did stick the headphones on when the neighbours started to get excited.

[Mich the Tester]

Well, I understand how it can be worthwhile to the athletes for the reasons you have outlined above but that doesn't mean it merits blanket media coverage for the next 2 weeks.

Well complain to the meejah then.

[zoco]

Yes; firstly, many of the 'best nations' WILL be there in many sports; commonwealth countries like Jamaica, Kenya and so on in Athletics, NZ and Australia in the cycling and so on. They might not all send their strongest teams or their best known athletes, but that might actually be a good thing for younger athletes who are gaining experience at or close to the highest level; an up and coming English or Scottish athlete gets to compete against up and coming Kenyans, Jamaicans and so on who will be his competitors in world champs or olympics in a few years time.

International tournaments are an experience in themselves with the intensity of competition and all the athletes living in close quarters during the competition, so it's worthwhile for them to get that experience before going off to the olympics or world champs in their sports; some sportspeople have all the talent and do all the training but are overwhelmed when they reach the world stage and never reach their potential; this is a step up. So it's not a pointless exercise at all for many athletes although I can imagine that for the fans it's a little strange.

My advice to those who don't like sport or don't see the point of it; don't watch it and don't whine about it.

Well, I understand how it can be worthwhile to the athletes for the reasons you have outlined above but that doesn't mean it merits blanket media coverage for the next 2 weeks.

[Mich the Tester]

If you're an athlete is there much point bothering with an international competition where all the best nations aren't invited?

Yes; firstly, many of the 'best nations' WILL be there in many sports; commonwealth countries like Jamaica, Kenya and so on in Athletics, NZ and Australia in the cycling and so on. They might not all send their strongest teams or their best known athletes, but that might actually be a good thing for younger athletes who are gaining experience at or close to the highest level; an up and coming English or Scottish athlete gets to compete against up and coming Kenyans, Jamaicans and so on who will be his competitors in world champs or olympics in a few years time.

International tournaments are an experience in themselves with the intensity of competition and all the athletes living in close quarters during the competition, so it's worthwhile for them to get that experience before going off to the olympics or world champs in their sports; some sportspeople have all the talent and do all the training but are overwhelmed when they reach the world stage and never reach their potential; this is a step up. So it's not a pointless exercise at all for many athletes although I can imagine that for the fans it's a little strange.

My advice to those who don't like sport or don't see the point of it; don't watch it and don't whine about it.

[TheFaQQer]

30k to buy a new flat what is this the 1970's ????

In the end she got over £80k in compensation, and she now lives with her son.

[VectraMan]

Don't watch BBC Breakfast: they're promoting it like mad. Apparently the entire country has been eagerly awaiting the games and the day is finally here! Huzzah!

If you're an athlete is there much point bothering with an international competition where all the best nations aren't invited?

[original PM]

I think the opening ceremony is today sometime.

And to all the haters out there yes it is not as big or popular or glamarous as the Olympics/World cup etc.

However the athletes that represent these nations have still been training hard for the past 4/8/12 years to even have a chance at a one time opportunity to represent their country at something.

You may think it is tosh and thats fine but feel free to not pollute the air with the noise of your incessant whining.

Ta

oPM

[Bunk]

Has it started yet?

How long before I can crawl out from under my stone???

Nope, get back under your rock. We'll tell you when you can come out.

[zoco]

Has it started yet?

How long before I can crawl out from under my stone???

[Old Greg]

Either they married someone knowing this to be the case and should shut up and take it, or they should stop scrounging and get their own place.

Of all the things to get irate about in the world, other people enjoying sport has to be near the bottom of the list.

Not if your list is as long as xog's.

[Dactylion]

30k to buy a new flat what is this the 1970's ????

No he told you - GLASGOW!!!
You could buy half of Sauchiehall Street for 30K

[d000hg]

Unfortunately, some sport haters live with a sport loving family. To avoid it you have to spend all your home time in the shed.

Either they married someone knowing this to be the case and should shut up and take it, or they should stop scrounging and get their own place.

Of all the things to get irate about in the world, other people enjoying sport has to be near the bottom of the list.