08-02-2018, 00:40
The Winter Olympics start tomorrow with a few potential problems - not enough snow, windchill of at least -25C predicted and norovirus hitting security staff. Spectators at the Opening Ceremony are to be issued with heating pads, a blanket, a warm seat cushion and a raincoat, while 18 heat shelters, 40 large heaters and windshields have been put up.
As well as the usual suspects form North America, Europe and Asia, there are 6 new Federations in these Games, including Ecuador in the Men's Cross Country Skiing - Klaus Jungbluth Rodriguez (the Tarmac Skier), Eritrea in the Men's Slalom Skiing and Nigeria in the Women's Bobsleigh. Also competing is Madagascar's sole competitor, Mialitiana Clerc (below), in Women's Slalom Skiing. None of these countries has been regarded as likely Winter Events competitors before, but the world is a small place nowadays and the net is widening.
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Due to family and curling commitments over the next 5 days, my viewing and reporting time will be restricted, so if anyone wants to post anything about the Games, please feel at liberty to do so.
As well as the usual suspects form North America, Europe and Asia, there are 6 new Federations in these Games, including Ecuador in the Men's Cross Country Skiing - Klaus Jungbluth Rodriguez (the Tarmac Skier), Eritrea in the Men's Slalom Skiing and Nigeria in the Women's Bobsleigh. Also competing is Madagascar's sole competitor, Mialitiana Clerc (below), in Women's Slalom Skiing. None of these countries has been regarded as likely Winter Events competitors before, but the world is a small place nowadays and the net is widening.
Due to family and curling commitments over the next 5 days, my viewing and reporting time will be restricted, so if anyone wants to post anything about the Games, please feel at liberty to do so.
Cabbage is still good for you