Most British athletes will not participate on Friday in the opening ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana stadium due to logistical issues, confirmed team members.
The chief executive of the British Olympic Association (BOA, for its acronym in English) explained that some athletes are still training in Belo Horizonte and other competing few hours after the inauguration, so it was decided to march with just a few dozen athletes.
"It will be a fairly small delegation. The athletes march will be about 55, more or less. Since the team total is 366 athletes is a fairly small number, but their priorities are in the competition," said Bill Sweeney told reporters in Olympic Park on Monday.
The head of the British delegation, Mark England, hopes the golfer Justin Rose and Olympic-champion Andy Murray 2012- are among athletes attending the ceremony. Australia also carry a small delegation to the inauguration, with only a third of its contingent of 410 athletes present at the opening.
The interim president of Brazil, Michel Temer, declared open the first Games in South America Friday in a televised ceremony culminates with the lighting of the Olympic flame.
Four years ago, the opening ceremony of London 2012, with thousands of athletes in the parade and at times surrealistic presentation was seen by some 900 million people worldwide. Beijing opening saw 1,200 million viewers.
The Olympic Village is located about 30 kilometers from the stadium, which means that those involved in the ceremony would have a two-hour trip in total and several more waiting before returning to their buildings at dawn.
The competitions start early the next morning, with ratings rowing and shooting at 07.30 local time. The cycling road race, delivering the first medal of the Games, also runs on Saturday and the Olympic pool will see many hours of swimming events.
marți, 2 august 2016
The path of the Argentina team in the 2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympics were also a personal revenge for Marcelo Bielsa , a milestone for the Argentina national team. With figures from the likes of Roberto Ayala , Gabriel Heinze and Cristian Gonzalez and the emergence of youth as Javier Mascherano , Javier Saviola Andres D'Alessandro and Carlos Tevez , the albiceleste was consecrated undefeated and left the country at the top.
The full squad was formed by Germán Lux, Wilfredo Caballero, Roberto Ayala, Fabricio Coloccini , Gabriel Heinze, Clemente Rodriguez, Leandro Fernandez , Javier Mascherano, Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez, Andres D'Alessandro, Luis Oscar Gonzalez, Nicolas Medina , César Delgado Carlos Tevez, Mauro Rosales , Javier Saviola, Mariano Gonzalez and Luciano Figueroa .
The route to the final: In the group stage, Argentina thrashed 6-0 to Serbia and Montenegro; He beats Tunisia 2-0 and won 1-0 against Australia . In the quarter and semi - final, the team eliminated Loco Costa Rica -4-0- and Italy -3-0-, then crowned in the final against Paraguay , 1-0.
Thus, the national team finished the tournament with victories in all matches, 17 goals for and none against. The top scorer was Carlos Tevez, with 8 goals in six matches (average 1.33).
The Olympic title won by the team of Bielsa also was the first gold medal in 52 years and the only major title that was missing from the Argentine soccer. After that championship, the rosarino coach decided to put an end to his term as of Selection.
The full squad was formed by Germán Lux, Wilfredo Caballero, Roberto Ayala, Fabricio Coloccini , Gabriel Heinze, Clemente Rodriguez, Leandro Fernandez , Javier Mascherano, Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez, Andres D'Alessandro, Luis Oscar Gonzalez, Nicolas Medina , César Delgado Carlos Tevez, Mauro Rosales , Javier Saviola, Mariano Gonzalez and Luciano Figueroa .
The route to the final: In the group stage, Argentina thrashed 6-0 to Serbia and Montenegro; He beats Tunisia 2-0 and won 1-0 against Australia . In the quarter and semi - final, the team eliminated Loco Costa Rica -4-0- and Italy -3-0-, then crowned in the final against Paraguay , 1-0.
Thus, the national team finished the tournament with victories in all matches, 17 goals for and none against. The top scorer was Carlos Tevez, with 8 goals in six matches (average 1.33).
The Olympic title won by the team of Bielsa also was the first gold medal in 52 years and the only major title that was missing from the Argentine soccer. After that championship, the rosarino coach decided to put an end to his term as of Selection.
In Brazil we are much better team than in the preparation
The star forward of the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, become the oldest national team of the United States , said at the end of the last game of preparation won by 110- 66 Nigeria , which in Brazil will be "much better team."
Anthony, which seeks to make history by becoming the first player in the United States has played in four Olympics, led the US attack with 19 points.
"No more having to go from city to city for the preparation, from now as a team we will be very different and much better," said Anthony.
"We have made an excellent preparation, we are now ready to fly tomorrow, at night, to Rio de Janeiro and began the march in search of what we trust to be a new gold medal," said Mike Krzyzewski, coach of national team US. "All the players have worked very hard and know what their responsibility."
Although the United States did not dominate Nigeria as it did in the 2012 London Games when won by 156-73, Krzyzewski was pleased and happy as seen in the field.
" We improved the offensive section regarding the match against Venezuela , and continue with the same intensity on defense against a good opponent, who has great physical power , " said Krzyzewski.
"It came with the mentality of thinking that you are my last Olympic Games, quite the opposite, with more enthusiasm than ever and happy to have a group of professionals who have worked in an exceptional way," said Krzyzewski.
The debut of the United States Rio de Janeiro will be next Saturday when they face the choice of China , in Group A, team that won twice in the five friendly matches played during preparation with a final mark of 5- 0.
"We are a talented team and all we have to do is find our best pace since the start of every game," praised DeRozan. "Now it is when everything starts and we must be ready to excel at all times."
Along with the US men's team will also travel to Brazil female, which also defends the title of Olympic champion.
Meanwhile, the US Will Voigt, who heads the selection of Nigeria, acknowledged that the national team of his country was much higher, which also play very well in transition and they can be very difficult to stop.
"We just exceeded all facets of the game and therefore never had a chance of a victory, regardless it was a friendly preparation match," Voig said.
Anthony, which seeks to make history by becoming the first player in the United States has played in four Olympics, led the US attack with 19 points.
"No more having to go from city to city for the preparation, from now as a team we will be very different and much better," said Anthony.
"We have made an excellent preparation, we are now ready to fly tomorrow, at night, to Rio de Janeiro and began the march in search of what we trust to be a new gold medal," said Mike Krzyzewski, coach of national team US. "All the players have worked very hard and know what their responsibility."
Although the United States did not dominate Nigeria as it did in the 2012 London Games when won by 156-73, Krzyzewski was pleased and happy as seen in the field.
" We improved the offensive section regarding the match against Venezuela , and continue with the same intensity on defense against a good opponent, who has great physical power , " said Krzyzewski.
"It came with the mentality of thinking that you are my last Olympic Games, quite the opposite, with more enthusiasm than ever and happy to have a group of professionals who have worked in an exceptional way," said Krzyzewski.
The debut of the United States Rio de Janeiro will be next Saturday when they face the choice of China , in Group A, team that won twice in the five friendly matches played during preparation with a final mark of 5- 0.
"We are a talented team and all we have to do is find our best pace since the start of every game," praised DeRozan. "Now it is when everything starts and we must be ready to excel at all times."
Along with the US men's team will also travel to Brazil female, which also defends the title of Olympic champion.
Meanwhile, the US Will Voigt, who heads the selection of Nigeria, acknowledged that the national team of his country was much higher, which also play very well in transition and they can be very difficult to stop.
"We just exceeded all facets of the game and therefore never had a chance of a victory, regardless it was a friendly preparation match," Voig said.
Rafa Nadal hints that will focus on the doubles and mixed doubles in Rio 2016
Toni Nadal, uncle and coach Rafa Nadal, would not confirm anything, but left some clues that invites us to think that the Spanish champion will not play individual tennis tournament: "It is clear that Rafa Nadal has more options medal in the doubles and in the mixed doubles, "he said in the Party of twelve Cope.
"Rafa Nadal is better wrist. We try to train normally and did a good level, with great intensity , " said Toni Nadal after the Spanish champion training facilities in Rio.
Rafa Nadal was scheduled to compete in the individual tournament, the doubles and mixed doubles at these Games, but could give some of these tests for their problems in the wrist and by the time it has been idle.
"Rafa Nadal is better wrist. We try to train normally and did a good level, with great intensity , " said Toni Nadal after the Spanish champion training facilities in Rio.
TONI NADAL: "@RafaelNadal va a jugar seguro los JJOO, pero lo haremos donde más opciones de medalla tengamos". pic.twitter.com/rdrpjYPa8V— elpartidodelas12 (@partidodelas12) August 1, 2016
Rafa Nadal was scheduled to compete in the individual tournament, the doubles and mixed doubles at these Games, but could give some of these tests for their problems in the wrist and by the time it has been idle.
A Japanese medalist spends 4,372 euros in roaming for playing Pokemon Go in Rio
The Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura laureate received a bill of half a million yen (4,372 euros / 4,885 dollars) for "roaming" by playing "Pokémon Go" during his stay in Rio de Janeiro for Olympic Games, the Japanese media reported today.
World champion and five-time Olympic medalist, one of the greatest hopes of his country to achieve gold in Brazil, confessed that he received this hefty phone bill for using data roaming ( "roaming") after becoming "hooked" to the popular game smartphones, as recorded by Japan's Kyodo.
Uchimura, 27, traveled to Brazil by mid-July with the rest of the Japanese gymnastics team, and would have played the newest installment in the Pokémon franchise since this was released later the same month.
The athlete reported that "could not believe" when he saw the amount of the bill, noting that finally opted for a flat rate of "roaming" of about 3,000 yen a day (26 euros / $ 29) to continue playing "Pokémon Go " in Brazil.
Uchimura last year became the first gymnast in six titles stringing consecutive world champion, by winning the eventing World of Glasgow (UK).
It has also been five times Olympic medalist, with a gold in the individual category at the 2012 Summer Olympics and four silvers (two in London and two in Beijing 2008).
World champion and five-time Olympic medalist, one of the greatest hopes of his country to achieve gold in Brazil, confessed that he received this hefty phone bill for using data roaming ( "roaming") after becoming "hooked" to the popular game smartphones, as recorded by Japan's Kyodo.
Uchimura, 27, traveled to Brazil by mid-July with the rest of the Japanese gymnastics team, and would have played the newest installment in the Pokémon franchise since this was released later the same month.
The athlete reported that "could not believe" when he saw the amount of the bill, noting that finally opted for a flat rate of "roaming" of about 3,000 yen a day (26 euros / $ 29) to continue playing "Pokémon Go " in Brazil.
Uchimura last year became the first gymnast in six titles stringing consecutive world champion, by winning the eventing World of Glasgow (UK).
It has also been five times Olympic medalist, with a gold in the individual category at the 2012 Summer Olympics and four silvers (two in London and two in Beijing 2008).
El laureado gimnasta nipón Kohei Uchimura recibió una factura de medio millón de yenes (4.372 euros) de "roaming"... https://t.co/dBEFRXalrE
— carmensanchez (@carmenzillas) August 2, 2016
US overwhelms Nigeria in their final preparation for Rio-2016
US basketball team, known as the 'Dream Team' NBA on Monday defeated Nigeria by 110-66 in the last friendly match in preparation towards the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro-2016.
Best for the US team were Carmelo Anthony with 19 points; Klay Thompson, 17; Kevin Durant, with 14; DeMar DeRozan with 13; and DeAndre Jordan and DeMarcus Cousins, with 10 each.
The victory allowed the team to the bars and stars complete their tour of Olympic preparation with an unbeaten 5-0 record, beating Argentina , China (twice), Venezuela and Nigeria, by an average margin of 43 goals in each .
It was the first time the two teams played since 2 August 2012, when the Americans won by a whopping 156-73.
At that time, Anthony set a team record with 37 cartons.
The victory raised the record as coach Mike Krzyzewski's team Uncle Sam with a record of 80-1, besides having achieved the 68th consecutive victory (including exhibition games) since 2006.
In the group stage in Rio, the United States is in Group A along with China, Australia , Venezuela, France and Serbia, while in Group B will face Brazil , Argentina, Nigeria, Lithuania , Spain and Croatia.
The Dream Team will open its Olympic schedule Saturday against the quintet of China.
Best for the US team were Carmelo Anthony with 19 points; Klay Thompson, 17; Kevin Durant, with 14; DeMar DeRozan with 13; and DeAndre Jordan and DeMarcus Cousins, with 10 each.
The victory allowed the team to the bars and stars complete their tour of Olympic preparation with an unbeaten 5-0 record, beating Argentina , China (twice), Venezuela and Nigeria, by an average margin of 43 goals in each .
It was the first time the two teams played since 2 August 2012, when the Americans won by a whopping 156-73.
At that time, Anthony set a team record with 37 cartons.
The victory raised the record as coach Mike Krzyzewski's team Uncle Sam with a record of 80-1, besides having achieved the 68th consecutive victory (including exhibition games) since 2006.
In the group stage in Rio, the United States is in Group A along with China, Australia , Venezuela, France and Serbia, while in Group B will face Brazil , Argentina, Nigeria, Lithuania , Spain and Croatia.
The Dream Team will open its Olympic schedule Saturday against the quintet of China.
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