Summer Tokyo 2021 Day 4 Thread

[BobbyMorri]

I'm not following it - what's the controversy?

its the "her" bit

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to make history as the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games, after she is named in the team for Tokyo.

www.abc.net.au

 

[pepsi]

I'm not following it - what's the controversy?

One NZ weightlifter is transgender. It's a really difficult and challenging topic.

I don't think transgender females should be allowed to compete in the female competition. Just my personal opinion.

 

[samFFC]

Matildas vs GB (unless China comes back from 5-1 down) in the Qtr finals.
Friday 6pm Japan time.

 

[Fuzzy Happy Poo]

there's supposed to be another volleyball game on after this, I think it's getting a bit late

 

[Drummond]

Put on the kettle, we're going to a 5th.

I love how into Brazil vs Dominican Republic we are! Ohh the Olympics!

 

[Royces Hart]

Great catch by the yank outfielder

 

[pepsi]

I love how into Brazil vs Dominican Republic we are! Ohh the Olympics!

Softball on one screen and volleyball on the other. Come on Japan!

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Volleyball is i guess my sport, have played and coached it for 30+ years, both kids play for the state so I am a bit biased, but some of the rallies and amazing ball recoveries etc make it such a great sport to watch.

Watching volleyball this Olympics has made me wonder a bit why Australia are so poor at it. There are over 200K registered players and it's very well-participated in school and club. Obviously it's a popular port globally hence a lot of competition, but I would've thought we'd be better than where we ranked given the likes of Cameroon, Tunisia and, even, Qatar are ranked higher in the men's and ranked 40th in the women.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Bottom of the 7th in the gold medal softball match. Japan winning 2-0. Needs 3 outs to win.

 

[samFFC]

there's supposed to be another volleyball game on after this, I think it's getting a bit late

Was due to start 15min ago - if they get on quickly shouldn't be too late.

 

[Forward Press]

its the "her" bit

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to make history as the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games, after she is named in the team for Tokyo.

www.abc.net.au

Yeah, I'm not touching this one.

Good luck to her but I suspect no matter your views any medal will be viewed with suspicion by sections of the public.

 

[The_Todd07]

5th set let’s go!! I dunno why but this Gabi chick from Brazil annoys me haha. Cmon DR!!

More than happy for her to be the future Mrs Todd.
Just have to run it by the current one first

 

[pepsi]

Matildas vs GB (unless China comes back from 5-1 down) in the Qtr finals.
Friday 6pm Japan time.

Perfect Friday night viewing. 7pm AEST. Bring it on.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

More than happy for her to be the future Mrs Todd.
Just have to run it by the current one first

 

[Anzacpaul]

Japan up bottom of the 7th 2-0.

1 out.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Japan get the first out.

 

[JP Sauce]

Watching volleyball this Olympics has made me wonder a bit why Australia are so poor at it. There are over 200K registered players and it's very well-participated in school and club. Obviously it's a popular port globally hence a lot of competition, but I would've thought we'd be better than where we ranked given the likes of Cameroon, Tunisia and, even, Qatar are ranked higher in the men's and ranked 40th in the women.

Maybe if you're tall and jumpy you get drawn into footy or basketball more so than continuing with volleyball?

 

[Anzacpaul]

What the * the softball just stopped on 7 plus

 

[samFFC]

Bottom of the 7th in the gold medal softball match. Japan winning 2-0. Needs 3 outs to win.

2

 

[pepsi]

Oh no my softball stream just ended

 

[Forward Press]

One NZ weightlifter is transgender. It's a really difficult and challenging topic.

I don't think transgender females should be allowed to compete in the female competition. Just my personal opinion.

Personally I think following international sporting medical guidelines are the best way - not all transgender people are the same - but I understand the consternation at the IOC permitting her to compete since there are legitimate questions as to whether the restrictions are too lax and there is no universal agreement as to where the line should be drawn.

It's a difficult topic which often offends and enrages. Hence, steering clear. I don't think I've said anything disagreeable on the topic.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Did the feed just drop from 7+ for the softball?

 

[Drummond]

Bang!! Wow. 4-4.

 

[samFFC]

2

1!

 

[Bugz]

WTF stream gone?