[GT] Day 3 - July 29

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by troutman

I was trying to post something similar without sounding sexist. I think it is true to some extent that our men are generally competing in a much deeper pool.

It was interesting that Scott Russell mentioned that this is the first "equal Olympics". I believe that means women and men are competing against each other in the exact same sports, including various weight classes. That's a great step to take!

Edit: Although in watching the Judo replay did Deguchi literally just win the gold through multiple disqualifications? Obviously she's ranked #1 in the world for a reason, but seems like a real uncharismatic way to win a gold.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

It was interesting that Scott Russell mentioned that this is the first "equal Olympics". I believe that means women and men are competing against each other in the exact same sports, including various weight classes. That's a great step to take!

Edit: Although in watching the Judo replay did Deguchi literally just win the gold through multiple disqualifications? Obviously she's ranked #1 in the world for a reason, but seems like a real uncharismatic way to win a gold.

At that level and after a long day, it's survival. A lot of matches are 0-0 stalemates and tired athletes make mistakes leading to yellow cards.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by troutman

I was trying to post something similar without sounding sexist. I think it is true to some extent that our men are generally competing in a much deeper pool.

I don't think its sexist at all.

I think soccer is a prime example.

Why is Canada so good in women's soccer compared to men's? because so many countries that are good in soccer don't support women athletes like Canada does.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

At that level and after a long day, it's survival. A lot of matches are 0-0 stalemates and tired athletes make mistakes leading to yellow cards.

It is a ####ty and boring way to win.

It seems like Judo might have an aggressiveness issue to address.

Perhaps changes need to occur to reward aggressive but unsuccessful attacks.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

It is a ####ty and boring way to win.

It seems like Judo might have an aggressiveness issue to address.

Perhaps changes need to occur to reward aggressive but unsuccessful attacks.

It was clear from anyone watching that gold medal match that whatever was happening there was clearly against the spirit of the rules.

The whole thing was played off like a dare to the ref to see who he would penalize three times first.

[Sainters7]

EDIT: Whoops wrong thread

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

It was clear from anyone watching that gold medal match that whatever was happening there was clearly against the spirit of the rules.

The whole thing was played off like a dare to the ref to see who he would penalize three times first.

Agreed

Its a shame

Because Judo is a good combat sport

The match deserved better

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

It is a ####ty and boring way to win.

It seems like Judo might have an aggressiveness issue to address.

Perhaps changes need to occur to reward aggressive but unsuccessful attacks.

I think so. It's also the occasion. 4 years to compete in one day. You don't want to make an attack that could lead to a counter and regret it forever. But can it be changed? Would it be against judo tradition?

On the opposite side, boxing used to be boring and corrupt in the olympics now have gone full blast. 9 minutes of two fighters pummeling each other.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

I think so. It's also the occasion. 4 years to compete in one day. You don't want to make an attack that could lead to a counter and regret it forever. But can it be changed? Would it be against judo tradition?

On the opposite side, boxing used to be boring and corrupt in the olympics now have gone full blast. 9 minutes of two fighters pummeling each other.

Fortune favours the bold

Attack, dominate your opponent

That’s what people want to see