Sochi Olympics Thread

[G R E Y]

Putin jeers quickly drowned out with cheers. Awkwaaaaard.

It'll be interesting to see the reaction when the Ukrainian athletes enter the stadium.

[Point forward]

Russians do have a sense of humor.

[G R E Y]

Was that...Boney M they just played? LOL What, no "Rasputin"?

[G R E Y]

WOW a collection of pianists playing Rachmaninoff... and they cut to commercial ffs...

[G R E Y]

Beautiful closing ceremonies overall, especially the fireworks at the end!

[The Duke]

Is that like a Super Extended Version of the Russia Anthem the 1000 kids were singing.
That anthem puts the rest to shame....

[mojomarc]

Is that like a Super Extended Version of the Russia Anthem the 1000 kids were singing.
That anthem puts the rest to shame....

Its pretty, but the fact that it is the old Soviet anthem reworked means a large chunk of Russians are opposed to it. But at least the references to Lenin and Stalin have been removed.

[kyphi]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ol ... s/5976875/

USA won't send presidential delegation to Sochi Paralympics

The USA will not send a presidential delegation to the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi because of host Russia's military action in nearby Ukraine.

"In addition to other measures we are taking in response to the situation in Ukraine, the United States will no longer send a Presidential Delegation to the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi," White House National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said in a statement on Monday. "President Obama continues to strongly support all of the U.S. athletes who will participate in the Paralympics and wishes them great success in the Olympic competition."The Games run March 7-16 in the same area as last month's Winter Olympics.

Patrick Sandusky, chief communications and public affairs officer of the United States Olympic Committee, said the USOC had been advised of the decision by the White House. "We encourage all Americans to support our athletes by watching them compete on NBC, NBCSN and on TeamUSA.Org," Sandusky said in a statement. "As a sports organization, we will continue to fully support the amazing men and women that comprise Team USA at the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, and we encourage all Americans to support our athletes by watching them compete on NBC, NBCSN and on TeamUSA.org."