Olympic watch (2016 Rio news, qualifications, athletes)

[perspolis#1]

USA has paid soccer players even one week before WC to compete for it. Arab countries of Qatar and UAE continue paying people to compete for them.

In my view, there is something more than MONEY to compete for a country. It is called pride not just for the athlete(s) but also for native people.

Qatars actions are despicable but the US in soccer dont do anythint wrong. Its a country of immigrants which means many people are eligible to play for USA and some other country.

Altidore would have a worse career playing for Haiti. He was also born in New Jersey. Nagbe was Liberian born in USA).seeing as Liberia was made by America as a return home for African Americans) it makes sense that he is eligible to play.

The rest are German Americans who had fathers overseas in Germany, who found German wives. In fact, the "nonhomegrown" players, the USA have are on the same footing as Gucci/Dejagah

[O-ZoNe]

I actually don't see why people become mad when an Iranian player plays for Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is an Iranic state even though not part of Iran. We think just because the borders separate the people...that the people are different...but in reality we are all from the same clan.

I've seen Azarbaijani's celebrate with Turkish flag along with their own and the same from Turkish athletes. How come none are coming out with Iranian flags if we are brothers? Sure some genetic links exist but they are no more closer to us than oh say Afghanis are.

I have nothing against Azarbaijanis for the record...but if an Iranian represents them they are Azarbaijani not Irani...call a spade a spade. This isn't a job like Lozano has were he is paid to coach our vball team. You are representing them as an honour and privilidge particularly in the olympics.

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[YeCheesi Tala]

I actually don't see why people become mad when an Iranian player plays for Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is an Iranic state even though not part of Iran. We think just because the borders separate the people...that the people are different...but in reality we are all from the same clan.

[Adesor Vafaseya]

dorud bar KOMEIL GHASSEMI!

[O-ZoNe]

I thought 12 points ahead and you automatically win?

Yes...if thats the case after two complete rounds or at any point during 3rd round.

Mardani goes again at 3:15 ET

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[pres80]

I thought 12 points ahead and you automatically win?

[ehsan singapore]

please lets have one teakwando in the finals

[O-ZoNe]

Mardani finishes his opponent off in 2 rounds 16-1

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[O-ZoNe]

Mardani live now on Taekwondo...he is world #2

Mardani scoring left and right!

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[O-ZoNe]

don't forget Turkey..

Lol Turkey is in so many athletic competitions...and all are black athletes!

Also don't forget Sajjad Mardani in taekwondo today at 10:15 ET.
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[Mr.Click]

Azerbaijan is not alone. USA has paid soccer players even one week before WC to compete for it. Arab countries of Qatar and UAE continue paying people to compete for them.

don't forget Turkey..

[AIrani]

Azerbaijan has got two medals now with Iranian athletes.

Azerbaijan is not alone. USA has paid soccer players even one week before WC to compete for it. Arab countries of Qatar and UAE continue paying people to compete for them.

In my view, there is something more than MONEY to compete for a country. It is called pride not just for the athlete(s) but also for native people.

Iranians both inside and outside of Iran were PROUD of Hasan Yazdani on Friday August 19, 2016.

Yazdani has Phalevan Takhti characteristics.

[Keano]

Azerbaijan has got two medals now with Iranian athletes.

Wow, one in wrestling, what sport is that in? Taekwondo?

[Mani]

Azerbaijan has got two medals now with Iranian athletes.

[GoIran]

The 4x100m relay was incredible. 6 of the 8 teams got times of under 38 seconds which shows the calibre of the field. Bolt is the greatest athlete...3 gold medals in 3 races in 3 straight olympics! And what a run from Japan to win silver. Black people usually dominate this competition.