18 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Because they support genital mutilation of children?

No, because they're against the torture of molluscs.

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

Canada fans bemoan 'rigged' Olympic final vs. USA after clear error by officials - Ice Hockey - Sports - Daily Express US

www.the-express.com/sport/ice-hockey/199990/Canada-fans-USA-penalty-winter-olympics

Don't blame me for the poor sportsmanship of my countrymen. It's a team sport, no one play can or should be taken as so important. Simply put, they couldn't seal the deal.

Nothing wrong with the Yanks winning every half century or so. Now back to the NHL season!

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

Sports is not politics, even some superpowers want it to be.

In that case Norway rule the world by the wintersport games.

Olympics is politics to some extent, because a lot of money is invested in training athletes, coaching.

So medals reflect the success of the entire athletic coaching machine of a country.

Just like if one country has more nobel prize winners, it means their scientific training is better ...

8 hours ago, Alan Zweibel said:

Anyway, by the logic espoused by Riclag, the country that finds the greatest support for its values, which are considerably to the left of the United States, is Norway.

Norway (population: 5.7m) beats US (342m) to top Winter Olympics medal table

Country wins most golds (18) in Winter Games history

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/22/winter-olympics-2026-medal-table-standings-norway

What is there left to say but

Norge! Norge! Norge!

Norway killed them. Well done.

35 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

So medals reflect the success of the entire athletic coaching machine of a country.

Wpuld be interesting to see spending on say the top 10 medal countries. Norway is top dog but do they spend the most on their athletes.

1 minute ago, blaze master said:

Wpuld be interesting to see spending on say the top 10 medal countries. Norway is top dog but do they spend the most on their athletes.

I think The nordics is those countries who spends most government fundings than any other countries pr capita, but that doesn't say much when we are all together 3 countries only 16 million or so.

Just wait and see what China plan and will do

China is aiming to build a 7 trillion yuan (US$980 billion) sports sector by 2030 – complete with a series of “internationally influential” sports companies and events – as the world’s second-largest economy shifts to a consumption-driven mode, according to a new central government directive.

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3324467/global-games-outdoor-activities-china-aims-us980-billion-sports-economy

Ai

China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) aims to transform the nation into a global sports powerhouse by investing heavily in public fitness, venues, and industry growth. The strategy aims for a 5 trillion yuan (approx. $700B+) total output for the sports industry by 2025

, with an ultimate target of 7 trillion yuan by 2030. 

Gov.cn

Key aspects of China's sports spending and development plan (2021–2025) include:

• Public Infrastructure Investment: Over 5.65 billion yuan ($791M) was invested to support the free or low-cost opening of public sports venues, with over 3,370 venues subsidized by the end of 2025. By late 2024, there were 4.84 million sports venues, averaging 3 square meters per person.

• Industry Growth Targets: The sports industry output is expected to surpass 1.5 trillion yuan for equipment manufacturing, with the broader, total, sports-related industry output aimed at 5 trillion yuan by the end of 2025.

• Key Focus Areas: Significant investments are directed toward the "ice and snow economy" (target 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027), outdoor sports facilities (2,055+ flight/car camps, 914+ ski resorts), and promoting "Village Super League" style grassroots events.

• Funding Sources: While the General Administration of Sport (GAS) drives policy, funding is heavily supplemented by the national sports lottery and commercial, event-related, and consumer spending. 

  English.gov.cn +6

Just now, Hummin said:

I think The nordics is those countries who spends most government fundings than any other countries pr capita, but that doesn't say much when we are all together 3 countries only 16 million or so.

Just wait and see what China plan and will do

China is aiming to build a 7 trillion yuan (US$980 billion) sports sector by 2030 – complete with a series of “internationally influential” sports companies and events – as the world’s second-largest economy shifts to a consumption-driven mode, according to a new central government directive.

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3324467/global-games-outdoor-activities-china-aims-us980-billion-sports-economy

Ai

China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) aims to transform the nation into a global sports powerhouse by investing heavily in public fitness, venues, and industry growth. The strategy aims for a 5 trillion yuan (approx. $700B+) total output for the sports industry by 2025

, with an ultimate target of 7 trillion yuan by 2030. 

Gov.cn

Key aspects of China's sports spending and development plan (2021–2025) include:

• Public Infrastructure Investment: Over 5.65 billion yuan ($791M) was invested to support the free or low-cost opening of public sports venues, with over 3,370 venues subsidized by the end of 2025. By late 2024, there were 4.84 million sports venues, averaging 3 square meters per person.

• Industry Growth Targets: The sports industry output is expected to surpass 1.5 trillion yuan for equipment manufacturing, with the broader, total, sports-related industry output aimed at 5 trillion yuan by the end of 2025.

• Key Focus Areas: Significant investments are directed toward the "ice and snow economy" (target 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027), outdoor sports facilities (2,055+ flight/car camps, 914+ ski resorts), and promoting "Village Super League" style grassroots events.

• Funding Sources: While the General Administration of Sport (GAS) drives policy, funding is heavily supplemented by the national sports lottery and commercial, event-related, and consumer spending. 

  English.gov.cn +6

In canada at least we still have hockey....

3 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Canadian hockey fan here. Crying into my Beer Lao as we speak.

Tip of the hat to my cousins to the south, both gold medal teams were resilient and had excellent goaltending. Full marks for both wins. I guess this is America's 250th birthday, so it gives them something to celebrate. Well played.

See ya in France in 2030.

Tip of the helmet ,we''ll be there

35 minutes ago, riclag said:

Tip of the helmet ,we''ll be there

I wouldn't plan any celebrations.

Group photo: they played "Freebird" after each goal scored by Team USA.

55 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I think The nordics is those countries who spends most government fundings than any other countries pr capita, but that doesn't say much when we are all together 3 countries only 16 million or so.

Just wait and see what China plan and will do

China is aiming to build a 7 trillion yuan (US$980 billion) sports sector by 2030 – complete with a series of “internationally influential” sports companies and events – as the world’s second-largest economy shifts to a consumption-driven mode, according to a new central government directive.

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3324467/global-games-outdoor-activities-china-aims-us980-billion-sports-economy

Ai

China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) aims to transform the nation into a global sports powerhouse by investing heavily in public fitness, venues, and industry growth. The strategy aims for a 5 trillion yuan (approx. $700B+) total output for the sports industry by 2025

, with an ultimate target of 7 trillion yuan by 2030. 

Gov.cn

Key aspects of China's sports spending and development plan (2021–2025) include:

• Public Infrastructure Investment: Over 5.65 billion yuan ($791M) was invested to support the free or low-cost opening of public sports venues, with over 3,370 venues subsidized by the end of 2025. By late 2024, there were 4.84 million sports venues, averaging 3 square meters per person.

• Industry Growth Targets: The sports industry output is expected to surpass 1.5 trillion yuan for equipment manufacturing, with the broader, total, sports-related industry output aimed at 5 trillion yuan by the end of 2025.

• Key Focus Areas: Significant investments are directed toward the "ice and snow economy" (target 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027), outdoor sports facilities (2,055+ flight/car camps, 914+ ski resorts), and promoting "Village Super League" style grassroots events.

• Funding Sources: While the General Administration of Sport (GAS) drives policy, funding is heavily supplemented by the national sports lottery and commercial, event-related, and consumer spending. 

  English.gov.cn +6

The goal of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is to emulate the United States.

7 hours ago, Alan Zweibel said:

I just took a look at the list by county of the various nations and how many gold medals their athletes won (second and third place are for losers). And on a per capita basis, the following countries performed better than the USA:

3	Netherlands	10	7	3	20
4	Italy*	10	6	14	30
5	Germany	8	10	8	26
6	France	8	9	6	23
7	Sweden	8	6	4	18
8	Switzerland	6	9	8	23
9	Austria	5	8	5	18

11	Canada	5	7	9	21
12
13	South Korea	3	4	3	10
14	Australia	3	2	1	6
15	Great Britain	3	1	1	5
16	Czech Republic	2	2	1	5
17	Slovenia	2	1	1	4

Kazakhstan	1	0	0	1

In fact, out of the 19 countries that won gold medals, only 3, China, Spain and Brazil performed worse on a per capita basis.

. I'd love to pursue this further but I have to slalom away to bow down and pay tribute to America's new Viking overlords.

Norge! Norge! Norge!

So humiliating.

No one cares about the overall medal counts in the Winter Olympics. The only sports that people truly care about in the Winter Olympics are hockey, figure skating, and downhill skiing. People still remember the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980, Franz Klammer in 1976, and Torvill & Dean in 1984. However, in four years, no one will remember who won the biathlon, bobsledding, cross-country skiing, or curling. There is a reason the men's hockey gold game is the last event in the Olympics.

4 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Canadian hockey fan here. Crying into my Beer Lao as we speak.

Tip of the hat to my cousins to the south, both gold medal teams were resilient and had excellent goaltending. Full marks for both wins. I guess this is America's 250th birthday, so it gives them something to celebrate. Well played.

See ya in France in 2030.

I have to say that I dislike overtime games. It was exciting.

6 hours ago, blaze master said:

I wouldn't plan any celebrations.

Time will tell You might have something there , Crosby will be back.

6 hours ago, Fact said:

No one cares about the overall medal counts in the Winter Olympics. The only sports that people truly care about in the Winter Olympics are hockey, figure skating, and downhill skiing. People still remember the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980, Franz Klammer in 1976, and Torvill & Dean in 1984. However, in four years, no one will remember who won the biathlon, bobsledding, cross-country skiing, or curling. There is a reason the men's hockey gold game is the last event in the Olympics.

The curtain call for sport activity in the winter O ,the Hockey finale.

34 minutes ago, riclag said:

Time will tell You might have something there , Crosby will be back.

The american goalie stole the show. Crosby is old now. We have dropped a little in our dominance of hockey....but still the one to f with. 😆

6 hours ago, Fact said:

No one cares about the overall medal counts in the Winter Olympics. The only sports that people truly care about in the Winter Olympics are hockey, figure skating, and downhill skiing. People still remember the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980, Franz Klammer in 1976, and Torvill & Dean in 1984. However, in four years, no one will remember who won the biathlon, bobsledding, cross-country skiing, or curling. There is a reason the men's hockey gold game is the last event in the Olympics.

Thank you spokesman for the world Olympic audience which, as we know, consists primarily of Americans.

19 minutes ago, blaze master said:

The american goalie stole the show. Crosby is old now. We have dropped a little in our dominance of hockey....but still the one to f with. 😆

He's been kinda quite the Goalie, probably shy. But this guy is creating a stir, His love of the USA,.

8 minutes ago, riclag said:

He's been kinda quite the Goalie, probably shy. But this guy is creating a stir, His love of the USA,.

Hes an absolute monster for a goalie. 6'4 is not so common for goalies.

2 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Hes an absolute monster for a goalie. 6'4 is not so common for goalies.

A lot bigger than "Miracle on Ice" Olympics, Jim Craig he was 6'1.

47 minutes ago, blaze master said:

The american goalie stole the show. Crosby is old now. We have dropped a little in our dominance of hockey....but still the one to f with. 😆

It seems like Crosby has been around forever.

5 minutes ago, TedG said:

It seems like Crosby has been around forever.

Not to worry. We'll keep churning out stars. Ill check my local rink and let you know. 😁

The USA Ambassador to Nato reposted a moment in time,showin off Americas best, Golden Hughes Brothers,Jack & Luke. Their parents must be so proud.

Nice to see our evil top-hat tipped!

Cheaters never prosper!

45 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Nice to see our evil top-hat tipped!

Cheaters never prosper!

Its refreshing to see the Good guys in red ,white & blue all patriotic ,with the stars & stripes laying on their shoulders. Making America patriotic again .

46 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Nice to see our evil top-hat tipped!

Cheaters never prosper!

In one game finals, momentum is everything. And in hockey, having a hot goalie is pretty much unbeatable. Even more than a hot starting pitcher in baseball. Because a starter will be replaced if the game goes over 9 innings, but a goalie will be there til the end of the game.

I am happy to see so many of the American players showing gratitude to their country for the chance to represent the USA at the Games. Well done, and we will have our revenge...

hoooray. the richest country wins a hockey match. anything else is on TV?

7 minutes ago, RubenRemus said:

hoooray. the richest country wins a hockey match. anything else is on TV?

Great Sport Ice Hockey . I could never stand on the skate blades. I love watching the Game.

18 minutes ago, RubenRemus said:

hoooray. the richest country wins a hockey match. anything else is on TV?

No shortage of leftists bashing the "richest country in the world", just change the channel.

34 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

In one game finals, momentum is everything. And in hockey, having a hot goalie is pretty much unbeatable. Even more than a hot starting pitcher in baseball. Because a starter will be replaced if the game goes over 9 innings, but a goalie will be there til the end of the game.

I am happy to see so many of the American players showing gratitude to their country for the chance to represent the USA at the Games. Well done, and we will have our revenge...

Yeah, I heared the Blue Jays are going all the way this year...