2026 Olympics Day Sixteen General Thread - Time To Say Arrivederci

[allezfred]

 

[allezfred]

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-disqualifies-its-own-olympic-bobsleigh-team-for-lying-to-officials/

In a shock move, Israel’s bobsleigh team has been disqualified from completing its competition today in the four-man bobsleigh event by Israeli Olympic officials.

In a statement to the Times of Israel, the Olympic Committee of Israel says it has barred the team from competing today after one of its athletes lied to Olympic officials in order to allow their teammate, Ward Fawarseh, to compete in their stead.

 

[allezfred]

The IOC are unbelievable….

FIFA boss Infantino's Board of Peace appearance does not violate political neutrality, IOC says

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's presence at the inaugural meeting of The Board of Peace this week alongside United States President Donald Trump and other heads of state does not violate any Olympic Charter rules on political neutrality, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.

www.reuters.com

 

[allezfred]

Eileen Gu wins the women’s freestyle skiiing halfpipe.

 

[allezfred]

Germany wins gold and silver in the four man bob. Switzerland spoils the German sweep.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Time for the Heated Rivalry gold medal hockey game!

 

[made_in_canada]

Time for the Heated Rivalry gold medal hockey game!

I’m awake! Go Canada!

 

[allezfred]

If Canada win, they will overtake Japan and Austria on the medals table….

 

[allezfred]

Despite watching Heated Rivalry (twice), I still don’t know how many periods (?) there are in an ice hockey game.

 

[skategal]

Time for the Heated Rivalry gold medal hockey game!

I’m not watching. I’m a jinx.

DH thinks it will be a blowout for USA as Crosby is out injured.

He’s not watching either.

DS had a sleepover last night. He’s up but the other kid still asleep. lol.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Despite watching Heated Rivalry (twice), I still don’t know how many periods (?) there are in an ice hockey game.

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I’m not watching. I’m a jinx.

DH thinks it will be a blowout for USA as Crosby is out injured.

He’s not watching either.

DS had a sleepover last night. He’s up but the other kid still asleep. lol.

Yeah, Crosby being out isn’t good news.

 

[miffy]

Eileen Gu wins the women’s freestyle skiiing halfpipe.

I’m so cross, I meant to watch this but overslept. Happy for Eileen, and for Zoe Atkin who won a final medal for Team GB! Her sister Isabel won a bronze at the Olympics too, in 2018 Slopestyle

 

[made_in_canada]

I get pissed off every time they show Gretzky

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I get pissed off every time they show Gretzky

Same! I'm convinced he's jinxing the team.

 

[Spikefan]

Finally!

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Ok, I took a swig of maple syrup and have a cranberry mimosa garnished with a red maraschino cherry ready to go for the third period!.

 

[Coco]

After a slow 1st period, Canada has come alive.

3rd period is going to be amazing!

Here's a gifted link (I hope!) about the US goalie, Connor Hellebuyck.

Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck opens up about mental health, children’s book: ‘I know my truths’

The message of Hellebuyck's book is about finding adults who can help, even when kids can't.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

I can't believe Canada has had so many shots on goal without scoring a second one.

 

[made_in_canada]

I’m not sure I can handle OT. My kids keep asking why I’m swearing

 

[made_in_canada]

Damn it.

 

[CassAgain]

Do you believe in (minor) miracles?

 

[marbri]

3 on 3 OT is just bullshit

 

[Buzz]

If the U.S. wins we buy them buffalo wings but if we win they buy us poutine!

 

[marbri]

If the U.S. wins we buy them buffalo wings but if we win they buy us poutine!

Are you watching on delay?

 

[Buzz]

Nope. Watching bobsledding. Saving it till later. Just got home from night shift.

 

[allezfred]

Hard luck Canada. Behind Japan and Austria it is for you on the medals table.

 

[Rob]

Hate 3 on 3 but loving it today! Sorry Canada, you were killing it for 2 periods.

 

[skipaway]

FSU can’t get away from Coldplay…playing in arena after win!

 

[Cachoo]

It has been a long time since the US men have won a gold medal in hockey. A long damn time. Kind of speechless right now.

 

[Buzz]

Oh well I’ll still watch it later anyway.