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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 23, 2014 7:24:35 GMT -5
The Commonwealth Games has its opening ceremony tonight at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, with action getting underway tomorrow (July 24th), running until August 3rd, with the closing ceremony taking place at Hampden Park, where the athletics takes place. If you're not aware, the Commonwealth Games has an interesting mix of countries taking part, who are either members of the Commonwealth, or affiliate territories. These include the hosts Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland (who all compete separately, not together like they would at the Olympics), plus the likes of Australia, Canada, South Africa, India, Jamaica, Pakistan, New Zealand, and several other Caribbean, African and Oceanic countries. It's the third largest multi-sport event in the world, after the Olympics and the Asian Games, and is known as the "Friendly Games" due to its relaxed atmosphere. I'm not expecting for this thread to get as much play as an Olympics thread would, since the Americans aren't involved, but hopefully the Brits, Canadians and Aussies on here will be interested... www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28419129 |
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jul 23, 2014 8:06:31 GMT -5
Considering that Australia usually dominate these (we haven't been topped in the medal tallies since the last time these were in Scotland in 1986), its a bit surprising that there is little to no buzz.
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Post by Hurbster on Jul 23, 2014 8:29:57 GMT -5
My parents have gone up to Glasgow for the Games.
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Jul 23, 2014 11:38:30 GMT -5
***WARNING LANGUAGE***
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Post by thirteen3 on Jul 23, 2014 11:46:12 GMT -5
I love having my city being disrupted for a run and jump competition.
Now I know how it feels to live in London.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 23, 2014 12:05:20 GMT -5
I didn't really appreciate what it was like for someone outside of London to try and come in during the Olympics until I tried to book a weekend trip to Glasgow (I wanted to go this past weekend for some wrestling shows) - train tickets and hotel prices were absurd. I was isolated from this during London 2012 mainly because I live in London, and Oyster prices (the electronic travel card Londoners use to get about at cheaper rates) remained constant.
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Post by Hit Girl on Jul 23, 2014 13:32:00 GMT -5
This will be a good event. I always enjoy the Commonwealth Games. They should have had a football tournament in this for U21's though. Would be valuable experience for younger players, especially from the Home Nations.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 23, 2014 13:39:11 GMT -5
This will be a good event. I always enjoy the Commonwealth Games. They should have had a football tournament in this for U21's though. Would be valuable experience for younger players, especially from the Home Nations. make it a 7-a-side competition, like what they had in he paralympics, using the hockey pitches on alternate days always look forward to the major world games, and might take a trip up to glasgow next week |
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Post by Hit Girl on Jul 23, 2014 14:05:11 GMT -5
Celtic Park is an incredible stadium. Looks great tonight.
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Post by craigdanbeaton on Jul 23, 2014 14:55:26 GMT -5
I live less than a mile away from Celtic Park, my work is on the other side of the Athlete's village (Nothing better than walking past a fleet of armed guards at 6am, nothing better)... there's a reason I've taken the next two weeks off and staying in for that time (apart from ICW of course).
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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 23, 2014 15:05:05 GMT -5
Goddamnit Barrowman.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 23, 2014 15:08:12 GMT -5
this is frikking AWESOME  |
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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 23, 2014 15:20:31 GMT -5
ROD STEWART IN BACOFOIL.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 23, 2014 15:28:56 GMT -5
missed the red arrows flying over, was looking out the front when i should have been at the back |
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Post by G✇JI☈A on Jul 23, 2014 15:31:34 GMT -5
Not really paying attention, but I heard a cover of The Proclaimers' '500 miles' , looked up to see a couple snogging in the middle of the stadium.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 23, 2014 15:32:31 GMT -5
couple from the scottish ballet end may not have been planned |
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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 23, 2014 15:36:55 GMT -5
They're preparing random chairs for all the athletes.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jul 23, 2014 15:38:08 GMT -5
ikea is apparently empy AND HERE COME THE ATHLETES |
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Post by G✇JI☈A on Jul 23, 2014 15:42:06 GMT -5
Well the athletes better make sure they put their chairs on tables at the end of the night..
Make it easier on the cleaners
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Post by G✇JI☈A on Jul 23, 2014 15:49:29 GMT -5
Funfact: Keeley Hawes was the voice of Lara Croft in the early Tomb Raider games.
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