Olympic Opening Ceremony

[oldude]

Watching the opening ceremony this morning, I am struck by a couple things. Of course there are no fans, everyone is wearing masks and teams are walking into the stadium in a somewhat disorganized manner.

But what strikes me most is that many of the athletes and teams are celebrating joyously as they enter the stadium, as if just getting to these Olympics is like winning a gold medal. I know that there are mixed emotions about holding these Games during a pandemic. Personally, I am happy for all the athletes that have worked incredibly hard to get to Tokyo.

Looking forward to watching Sue lead the US team into the Olympic stadium.

 

[eebmg]

US will enter as a future host just in front of Japan who enters last.

For the glory of Sport.

 

[oldude]

US will enter as a future host just in front of Japan who enters last.

For the glory of Sport.

I assume that is correct. But I note that the Japanese alphabet is considerably different than ours, so the nations are entering the stadium in a strange order to Westerners. For instance, after Greece, the next two nations were Iceland & Ireland.

 

[Waquoit]

US will enter as a future host just in front of Japan who enters last.

For the glory of Sport.

Are we a future host?

 

[eebmg]

How hard would it have been to set up some large screens in the stadium and feed live fans from every country? Like the NBA / WNBA virtual fans? That might have been a fun effort.

Are we a future host?

LA 2028 (Paris 2024)

 

[oldude]

Are we a future host?

LA - 2028

 

[bluedevil]

US wins the gold medal for ugliest outfits which you can purchase at your local Target.

 

[oldude]

US wins the gold medal for ugliest outfits which you can purchase at your local Target.

For the record, the “eco-friendly” US Olympic clothes were once again designed by Ralph Lauren. The company has frequently designed US clothing in past Olympics, and frequently been criticized for their sartorially creations.

 

[Waquoit]

US wins the gold medal for ugliest outfits which you can purchase at your local Target.

That's what happens when you sell apparel sponsorship rights to Garanimals.

 

[bluedevil]

That's what happens when you sell apparel sponsorship rights to Garanimals.

And the poor guy from Tonga couldn't even afford a shirt to wear.

 

[oldude]

US coming in. Have to appreciate the large contingent, in no organized fashion, coming into the stadium cheering “USA, USA!” Sue and Eddie Alvarez both mic’d up for the occasion to contribute their thoughts as co-flag bearers on the occasion.

 

[JellyBean]

Always one of my favorite moments of the Olympics.

 

[Blakeon18]

Australia [Brisbane] just selected for 2032.

 

[MilfordHusky]

 

[UConnCat]

 

[UConnCat]

 

[UConnCat]

 

[Kaizen]

You can view all Olympic games schedules and results from ESPN.

Summer Olympics Schedule - ESPN

Check out this full schedule for Summer Olympics events

www.espn.com

 

[EricLA]

Oh My! Yes, whoever said "Gold medal for ugliest uniforms", even without seeing any other team, I tend to agree. They look like they are dressed for a bad redneck BBQ. Whoever said "Garanimals", LOL!!!! But no matchey! Girraffe for the bottom, and Zebra/Horse for the top!

Having said that, I do like that they put white jackets on Sue and Eddie...

Side note, I live in LA and while I want to retire back to San Diego, I have committed to stay here thru the 2028 Olympics. I am so excited about that - how many people can say in their lifetime they lived in a city that hosted an Olympics? It will be so cool!!

 

[Kaizen]

Another schedule from Olympics.com.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Results - Gold, Silver, Bronze Medallists

Official list of medal winners and results by sport at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Celebrate medal-winning moments by the world's top athletes.

olympics.com

 

[LesMis89]

For those of us in a certain age range and up,

There was a Nancy Bird sighting...

 

[ClifSpliffy]

polo rules. excellent threads. classy.

 

[Carnac]

Oh My! Yes, whoever said "Gold medal for ugliest uniforms", even without seeing any other team, I tend to agree. They look like they are dressed for a bad redneck BBQ. Whoever said "Garanimals", LOL!!!! But no matchey! Girraffe for the bottom, and Zebra/Horse for the top!

Having said that, I do like that they put white jackets on Sue and Eddie...

Side note, I live in LA and while I want to retire back to San Diego, I have committed to stay here thru the 2028 Olympics. I am so excited about that - how many people can say in their lifetime they lived in a city that hosted an Olympics? It will be so cool!!

I attended the many events during the 1984 Olympic Games here in Los Angeles. If I’m still here in 2028, I’ll double my pleasure. I plan on going to as many events as I can (especially USA basketball and track and field). If Simone Biles is still participating, seeing her in person is a must. Tomorrow is not promised.

 

[Alydar]

The US apparel has always been ridiculous. The only worse examples are the US Ryder Cup shirts (golf). It's like all that matters to the committee is that they stand out. The Ryder Cup shirts are marketed at golf courses and in my life I've never met anyone wearing or even buying one. Horizontal stripes aren't a good look for many middle-aged men.

 

[Kaizen]

The US apparel has always been ridiculous. The only worse examples are the US Ryder Cup shirts (golf). It's like all that matters to the committee is that they stand out. The Ryder Cup shirts are marketed at golf courses and in my life I've never met anyone wearing or even buying one. Horizontal stripes aren't a good look for many middle-aged men.

No wonder US Olympic apparel is so ugly ...

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Olympics, But Make It Fashion! Take a Peek at Team USA’s—and Team Canada's—2020 Looks

While the 2020 Olympics won’t lack for drama on the fields, on the courts or in the pools, a big question on many fans’ minds will be more fashion-forward: Who are you wearing?When it comes to Team USA, the answer is: Ralph Lauren, but also… Kim Kardashian? Yep; the celebrity-turned-Skims...

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