Tokyo Olympics 2020

Merlin5 · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:23

It begins today and the opening ceremony is right now on BBC 1. No spectators allowed there unfortunately but 1100 athletes taking part and hopefully Team GB brings back a nice tally of medals. I'm looking forward to 16 days of action.

iamtheoneneo · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:39

I don't know why but this games I just couldn't care less.

Merlin5 · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:51

iamtheoneneo said:
I don't know why but this games I just couldn't care less.

Yeah, that might be because there's no spectators to create atmosphere and excitement. I'm very disappointed about that but am hoping it'll become addictive once it gets going.

Feek · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:11

Not impressed with the opening ceremony so far, hopefully it'll pick up a bit.

Wizzfizz · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:14

Don't think i'll bother watching these games, i'm just not interested

Raymond Lin · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:19

I feel bad for them, there are people who wants it, some don't wants it and the rest just don't care.

Merlin5 · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:19

Feek said:
Not impressed with the opening ceremony so far, hopefully it'll pick up a bit.

Yeah it's dull. I think they had restrictions on the amount of performers close together which hasn't helped.

200sols · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:21

Damp squib.

Raymond Lin · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:23

The whole thing is done with both hands tied behind their backs, this will be one to be forgotten, or remembered by for all the wrong reasons.

200sols · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:27

^ Yes. Also for me the time difference doesn't help, won't be watching much of it live.

Merlin5 · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:36

Raymond Lin said:
The whole thing is done with both hands tied behind their backs, this will be one to be forgotten, or remembered by for all the wrong reasons.

This. Well hopefully there'll be some excitement when the actual sports events start, but yes, no crowds is a real killer.

Pigeon_Killer · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:37

I usually only watch the athletics and a few select British athletes but with Bolt gone, money being prioritised over the health and safety of the athletes and so many athletes having to pull out because of COVID I'm not sure I'll watch a single event. Having said that, really hope DAS can medal in the 100m, she's been on fire this year.

Merlin5 · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:38

Pigeon_Killer said:
I usually only watch the athletics and a few select British athletes but with Bolt gone, money being prioritised over the health and safety of the athletes and so many athletes having to pull out because of COVID I'm not sure I'll watch a single event.

Yes you will

Junglist · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:45

Bit underwhelmed with the opening ceremony but I don't think I can blame that on them, not like they can have hundreds of people performing.

It's annoying with the time difference but I'm looking forward to a lot of the events. Athletics, cycling and the boxing will be the ones I look forward to the most but I can watch any sport really. Also looking forward to the gymnastics if only to see what crazy stuff Simone Biles can do.

The_One · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:48

Normally love the olympics and watch it on tv all the time if at home but have no interest in these olympics at all

i can see them not being finished

Feek · 23 Jul 2021 at 13:17

I turned the ceremony off after less than twenty minutes.

As much as I enjoy the Olympics, I really don’t think they should be going ahead right now. I really have little interest in watching the games this time.

jsmoke · 23 Jul 2021 at 13:19

Must be weird with no crowd. Looking for to the athletics, loads of great athletes.

dave28 · 23 Jul 2021 at 13:22

Will watch some events, cycling, running, 7`s Rygby

Buckster · 23 Jul 2021 at 13:23

Thought the opening ceremony was very respectful - to me was better than normal.over the top

Shadowness · 23 Jul 2021 at 13:25

It wouldn't really be appropriate to have thousands of dancers/performers all over the place given the current climate.