It's 9-9 in the 3rd set for Tsonga vs Ranoic
London 2012 Olympic Competition
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Why are all the gymnasts caked in make up? And why are they all 12? Isn't this supposed to be a sport?
It all feels too creepy for me. Like those beauty pageants in the deep south.
It all feels too creepy for me. Like those beauty pageants in the deep south.
Its now 11-11. Ranoic does have some resemble to the style of Federer.
Watching the women's football, United States vs. North Korea at Old Trafford.
It's now 13-13
It's artistic gymnastics. The sport is about showmanship and finesse as well as pulling off the cartwheels and landings and stuff.
They are 15-21. Mostly about 17 I think. Swimmers aren't very old but they are taller and differently built.
One of those Romanians is not a day over 11.
Then you'll be surprised to learn that 4 out of the 5 Chinese girls are 20.
Any Londoners able to weigh in on why tourism has suffered during the Olympics so far?
The whole event creeps me out. Along with those short, awkward hand movements and jigs they do in between the actual gymnastics (anyone can do that!). And all that smiling.
Art shouldn't have anything to do with sport.
I'd do most of them.
Minimum age is now 16
The Chinese look devastated. Feel sorry for them. Practically children, must have dedicated so much of their lives training for this moment. I'd have a higher minimum age limit on these things. I can't imagine a 16 year old having much of a say when it comes to this sort of thing considering she must have spent at least 4 years before that training. When you're 12 you'll pretty much go along with what your parents want you to do.
I'd do all of them.
Basically, hotels trying to cash in but the public not willing to shell out £1000 a night for a package.
21-21 now 
this match will never end
this match will never endRaonic . What a serve! Saves his 2nd MP with yet another unreturnable 222kmph serve.
Currently, as per the 1997 regulation, gymnasts must be at least 16 years of age, or turning 16 within the calendar year, to compete in senior-level events. For the current Olympic cycle, in order to compete in the 2012 Olympics, a gymnast must have a birth date before January 1, 1997.
Tsonga finally wins it. 25-23
It's not fair on Tsonga that he'll have to come back and play again tomorrow.
On which channel were you watching that match?
Big controversy over at the badminton, the competitors are trying to lose the games they are playing. There has been booing and a black card having been shown.
Why ??
Why would they do that?
Because they've finally come to realise that it's a bender's sport.
To avoid facing a dangerous opponent later on, the system allows for it apparently and those taking part were being none too subtle about it [two matches affected].
If you've paid for a ticket or have placed money on the contest you are rightly going otbe miffed.
If you've paid for a ticket or have placed money on the contest you are rightly going otbe miffed.
I can never understand a sportsperson who goes out onto a court/field of play and tries to lose. How the feck do you do it?
Idiotic that the organisers let this situation arise in the first place, though.
Idiotic that the organisers let this situation arise in the first place, though.
A loss can be a win.......caf wisdom number 26.
And there we go starting out slow.The US predictably murdering Tunisa at basketball on BBC 12.
US are now just taking the piss. Looking forward to seeing more of A. Davis, looks a very good player.
I'm sort of learning the details of the rules as the game goes, but even I'm impressed by this Davis kid.
We didn't beat the spread.Beach Volleyball still on BBC 11 - the US in great form, those white bikini bottoms are an inspired choice. Not sure of the score though
just watched the Badminton when both teams were trying to lose, what a joke both teams should of been thrown out.
You don't go into an Olympic match and want to lose, you should be trying your hardest to win all the time and if you don't want to do that, put somebody else in that does want to win.
Is it not in the oath that the players take, they try there best at all times.
You don't go into an Olympic match and want to lose, you should be trying your hardest to win all the time and if you don't want to do that, put somebody else in that does want to win.
Is it not in the oath that the players take, they try there best at all times.
Good point, forgot about the oath. BWF should kick them out.
the press and TV are putting far to much pressure on these 2 women rowers to win gold.
mind you they are very good, well in front after 500m