Loving that these more 'urban' sports are doing so well. So many kids will be inspired and skateboarding/BMX is so much more accessible for the vast majority of our teenagers than rowing is.Wow, the grumpy rowers with all the millions thrown at them, now upstaged by a thirteen year old girl on a skateboard
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Still internally irritated all these sports have made their Olympic debut before netball (still not even been added to the list) it’s very good they have but when your own sport still isn’t there it’s a little sad 
Definitely more deserving of a place than golf, in my opinion.Still internally irritated all these sports have made their Olympic debut before netball (still not even been added to the list) it’s very good they have but when your own sport still isn’t there it’s a little sad
What's holding it back? Is it the lack of gender balance? I coach cheerleading which has just been recognised by the IOC, and read that one of the obstacles that might hold us back from competing at the games is that it's primarily a female based sport. I don't know how accurate that is though. Historically in the UK we have struggled to recruit male athletes - a lot of boys who join the sport as kids will leave in their teens as it's not "cool" although I do think they might be attracted back as young adults.Still internally irritated all these sports have made their Olympic debut before netball (still not even been added to the list) it’s very good they have but when your own sport still isn’t there it’s a little sad
I'm just happy we are recognised for now so I have a legitimate case when people tell me it's not a sport
That vertical climbing race was crazy.
The velodrome has been a bit ropey this year hasn't it? Team GB hasn't performed like they usually do (good that Laura Kenny and co claimed silver though).
she won world titles after being hospitalised with a kidney stone.
I really hope this isn’t the end for her, I’d love to see her dominate in Paris at her coaches home olympics
Thrilled that Italy have just won the men’s pursuit! Denmark didn’t deserve to make that final anayway!
What are the Italians having for breakfast this year?!
Yeah it must be great to be Italian this year! Really glad Denmark didn't win
The show jumping final is a beefy and technical course!
And Cian for Ireland has just gone clear with only one time penalty but his horse has had a nose bleed so I wonder what is going to happen?
And Cian for Ireland has just gone clear with only one time penalty but his horse has had a nose bleed so I wonder what is going to happen?
No room for error on the course is there! The Japanese guy was fantastic and his horse so beautiful.
Seeing the athletes emotions at winning medals, especially first timers, makes me sad that they can’t celebrate the moment with their families. It’s a moment for their parents/family as much as the competitor
I just watched the women’s skating and thought all those young girls probably just wanted to hug their parents after competing but couldn’t. Especially after seeing Sky Brown celebrating with her dad. Is he a part of her couching team? Or did they make an exception as she’s only 13? Anyway, was so pleased to see her win a bronze medal especially after falling on her first two runs. I don’t think I would’ve been able to compose myself as well as she did.
I would (hope) that children are able to have a parent there. After everything that’s happened with gymnastics surely a parent needs to travel with them.
I watched Diving yesterday and the Chinese athlete who won Gold cried and cried when he won and on the podium which is unusual for them as quite often they are so composed. It took him years be chosen for the team and he achieved 2 Gold medals. Bravo
Yeah I’d imagine minors would need a responsible adult/parent/carer with them. Doesn’t seem right otherwise, safeguarding nightmare.
I heard during the skateboarding medal ceremony (still not slept lol) that Sky is in the under 16‘s team GB surfing team and hopes to compete in both surfing and skateboarding in Paris. That girl is super talented!
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Poor KJT. The girl can't get a break. 
Absolutely gutted for KJT 
That jump off was brilliant! Another gold 
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