2016 Rio Olympics | Ceremonies and General Discussion

[EC09]

I assume you Canadians are ahead of the US for whatever reason NBC felt like

I actually don't mind them tape delaying the closing ceremony. Opening though? It should be live somewhere.

 

[Daisy Jane]

The diverse cultural and societal aspects of a country being infused into the ceremonies and being put on display to the world is more than fine, obviously. Doesn't mean that focusing on particular things too much can seem like overkill though. Japan has an incredibly vibrant history that has nothing to do with video games and anime that will hopefully compromise a large part of their ceremonies.

Again, I doubt it will. I think it might be a big part of the closing. I lived in Asia for a while - gaming/anime is huge, and is very much intertwined with the cultural richness.

Sort of like in a sense, Vancouver's was very much Canadian history in the opening... then dancing beavers and hockey players in the closing.

 

[Cody Webster]

That Super Mario thing was pretty great

 

[Fighter]

Saudade mode ON!

See you all in Tokyo 2020!

 

[Daisy Jane]

Saudade mode ON!

See you all in Tokyo 2020!

See you in Peyongchang, South Korea! I lived there for a while. it's one gorgeous country, and I can't wait to see them host the world!

 

[SJSharksfan39]

The worst thing about the Olympics being over is no longer able to watch sports that I can only see every 4 years and being told "Nobody Cares". I'm talking about stuff like Gymnastics or Handball (especially Handball). The US doesn't air anything handball here and I don't even know how popular it is globally.

At least the Winter Olympics are in two years and we can see Skiing and international hockey, and bobsleding. We need more team sports for the winter olympics though.

 

[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

Ice fishing and snow man building should be Winter Olympic sports.

 

[Daisy Jane]

私は越えて東京2020のために興奮しています！
Watashi wa koete Tōkyō 2020 no tame ni kōfun ***** imasu!
(I am beyond stoked for Tokyo 2020!)

 

[Daisy Jane]

The worst thing about the Olympics being over is no longer able to watch sports that I can only see every 4 years and being told "Nobody Cares". I'm talking about stuff like Gymnastics or Handball (especially Handball). The US doesn't air anything handball here and I don't even know how popular it is globally.

At least the Winter Olympics are in two years and we can see Skiing and international hockey, and bobsleding. We need more team sports for the winter olympics though.

I've been starting my twitter bombarding to TSN/Sportsnet/ESPN, to show more sports shown int he Olympics and don't let them die out..

it ticks me off.

 

[EC09]

Thanks to the Winter Olympics being earlier in the year, the wait between Summer and Winter Olympics is shorter than a wait between Winter and Summer Olympics. 536 days.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

I've been starting my twitter bombarding to TSN/Sportsnet/ESPN, to show more sports shown int he Olympics and don't let them die out..

it ticks me off.

I hope that olympics channel becomes a reality. I remember many years ago there was a Universal Sports channel which showed the FIS Skiing championships. That's how I get to see Lindsey Vonn for the first time. Also, I love watching Downhill skiing and that channel aired it.

 

[EC09]

I hope that olympics channel becomes a reality.

An app was supposed to launch today, but their website keeps going down.

https://www.olympicchannel.com/

 

[Daisy Jane]

Thanks to the Winter Olympics being earlier in the year, the wait between Summer and Winter Olympics is shorter than a wait between Winter and Summer Olympics. 536 days.

still too long

I hope that olympics channel becomes a reality. I remember many years ago there was a Universal Sports channel which showed the FIS Skiing championships. That's how I get to see Lindsey Vonn for the first time. Also, I love watching Downhill skiing and that channel aired it.

I don't understand why they don't. People keep wanting to go about ratings, but in my estimation, if they promote it - and actually dedicate radio time, paper coverage, etc to it, ratings will come. in Canada - TEN. CHANNELS. dedicated to sports. sometimes they show the world championships (not advertised tough), figureskating is a big thing so is curling but.... nothing.

Create an Olympic Sport channel, and shove EVERYTHING on there. there would be ratings.




I have to say that was the most beautiful cauldron put out ever. right up there with most beautiful as well (London's, Vancouver's, and Sydney are my top five for sure).

 

[KaylaJ]

I wonder how long it will take Time Warner to actually get the Olympic channel? That def would be neat esp leading up to the Olympics themselves.


Speaking of, nifty closing. Really like how different things were from the cauldron to the party at the end. Glad everything went off well.


One thing I won't miss about the Olympics is Bob Costas and his moral minute. Gosh, I cannot stand that guy and am only really reminded every 2 years or when he's on a baseball game.

 

[EC09]

Well, it was a pleasure folks. The Summer Olympics was a great excuse for me to start posting here again, and it will continue well past these games.

See you around.

 

[Daisy Jane]

bye bye Games..

눈에 가져와 2018 년 Peyongchang 에 여러분 모두 를 참조하십시오 !
nun-e gajyeowa 2018 nyeon Peyongchang e yeoleobun modu leul chamjohasibsio !
See you all in Peyongchang in 2018. Bring on the snow

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Universal Sports Channel failed. It's gonna be hard to bring back a similar channel.

 

[Fish on The Sand]

The diverse cultural and societal aspects of a country being infused into the ceremonies and being put on display to the world is more than fine, obviously. Doesn't mean that focusing on particular things too much can seem like overkill though. Japan has an incredibly vibrant history that has nothing to do with video games and anime that will hopefully compromise a large part of their ceremonies.

I don't know. When London decided to turn their closing ceremony to a giant concert of british musicians past and present that was pretty bad ass.

 

[EC09]

Was just watching that. The Who. Queen + Freddie Mercury on the videoboards leading a call and response.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

I don't know. When London decided to turn their closing ceremony to a giant concert of british musicians past and present that was pretty bad ass.

That was my favorite part of the closing ceremony. You can show off your culture at the opening ceremony. The closing ceremony should be everyone coming together one more time and celebrating as a united world.

 

[JA]

Both Beijing and London showcased their historical culture and history in their respective opening ceremonies, while their closing ceremonies celebrated their popular culture.

Of course, modern urban Japan almost feels entirely separated from imperial Japan. I think there will be a heavier emphasis on the present and less on the past; Japan has had two Olympic games already. Tokyo is their metropolis -- it is their hub of culture and technology. The Tokyo ceremonies should be about Tokyo, both past and present, but mostly it should highlight their rich and diverse modern culture.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

Was just watching that. The Who. Queen + Freddie Mercury on the videoboards leading a call and response.

Didn't Eric Idle and the Spice Girls make an appearence? That was fun.

 

[MMC]

I can't be the only one that cries their eyes during every closing ceremony? I hope not....

 

[QuietContrarian]

The worst thing about the Olympics being over is no longer able to watch sports that I can only see every 4 years and being told "Nobody Cares". I'm talking about stuff like Gymnastics or Handball (especially Handball). The US doesn't air anything handball here and I don't even know how popular it is globally.

At least the Winter Olympics are in two years and we can see Skiing and international hockey, and bobsleding. We need more team sports for the winter olympics though.

Handball is pretty popular in Europe and in some sense also north africa.

One champions league final had 40.000 spectators.


Brazil and Argentina play it at an ok level aswell.

There is a world cup coming up in january 2017. should be easy to stream.

The most fun is the olympics and EC though.

Best mens teams in the world are France, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and Croatia Im not sure any other mens team has medalled in the last 10-15 years other than Poland with a Bronze or two. Oh and Sweden with a freak Silver in London 2012.

Sweden was the **** in the 90s though.

 

[Eisen]

Handball is pretty popular in Europe and in some sense also north africa.

One champions league final had 40.000 spectators.


Brazil and Argentina play it at an ok level aswell.

There is a world cup coming up in january 2017. should be easy to stream.

The most fun is the olympics and EC though.

Best mens teams in the world are France, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and Croatia Im not sure any other mens team has medalled in the last 10-15 years other than Poland with a Bronze or two. Oh and Sweden with a freak Silver in London 2012.

Sweden was the **** in the 90s though.

Iceland is good too. Very popular game there.