[Other Sport] Birmingham Commonwealth Games

[Rambo]

England beach volleyball girls into the quarter finals [emoji106]

 

[Pierre the Painter]

Anyone know why they are playing Jerusalem instead of GSTQ for the English national anthem? Poor show.

 

[hart's shirt]

Just watched England beat Australia with the last throw in the basketball.

Very tough for England Women though with Canada getting that shot off a split second before the buzzer.

Talk about fine margins. Either way, it's thrilling stuff, even if you don't really follow basketball!

 

[hart's shirt]

Anyone know why they are playing Jerusalem instead of GSTQ for the English national anthem?

"At the Commonwealth Games, Team England has used "Jerusalem" as the victory anthem since 2010.

The Commonwealth Games Council for England conducted a poll of members of the public which decided the anthem for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

The three options were "God Save the Queen", "Jerusalem" and "Land of Hope and Glory".

"Jerusalem" was the clear winner with 52% of the vote; "Land of Hope and Glory" received 32% and "God Save the Queen" 12%."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem_of_England

 

[Pierre the Painter]

"At the Commonwealth Games, Team England has used "Jerusalem" as the victory anthem since 2010.

The Commonwealth Games Council for England conducted a poll of members of the public which decided the anthem for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

The three options were "God Save the Queen", "Jerusalem" and "Land of Hope and Glory".

"Jerusalem" was the clear winner with 52% of the vote; "Land of Hope and Glory" received 32% and "God Save the Queen" 12%."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem_of_England

Thanks, very interesting. Hope the football teams, men and women, never go the same way.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Thanks, very interesting. Hope the football teams, men and women, never go the same way.

Very much hope they do.

EDIT: Just remembered, Pierre the Painter is Crodo, isn't it?

 

[PeterT]

Still would like to help someone get to the athletics on Friday 5th - evening session. PM if interested!

 

[Stat Brother]

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[Swansman]

What is this thing? Any football?

 

[crodonilson]

Did anyone see Eilish McColgan last night. Absolutely thrilling race, she just refused to be beaten, atmosphere was absolutely electric and carried her to the line. Magnificent sporting drama and then to see her mum and coach in the audience who had won the same race at the Commonwealth Games twice before was such a lovely moment.

 

[zeetha]

Did anyone see Eilish McColgan last night. Absolutely thrilling race, she just refused to be beaten, atmosphere was absolutely electric and carried her to the line. Magnificent sporting drama and then to see her mum and coach in the audience who had won the same race at the Commonwealth Games twice before was such a lovely moment.

The way she took it on to raise the pace and then wasn't phased when she was passed in the closing stages - perfect planning and the crowd definitely lifted her! So great to see her mums reaction too. One of a number of great moments from the Commonwealth Games so far - just seen Jamiaca beat the number 1 seeds Australia in netball which wasn't expected and the joy from the team when the buzzer went... thats why I love sport!!

 

[Bold Seagull]

Equally impressive was Gina Kennedy winning gold in the women’s squash - amazing athlete and brave attacking squash.

 

[Normal Rob]

I couldn't help but think when the (presumably mainly English) crowd roared Eilish on to gold that a Scottish crowd would be unlikely to do the same for an English athlete. Am I being unfair?

 

[Live by the sea]

I couldn't help but think when the (presumably mainly English) crowd roared Eilish on to gold that a Scottish crowd would be unlikely to do the same for an English athlete. Am I being unfair?

I thought the Scot’s hated the English so you are probably right . Perhaps they are jealous English people speak English in a way that is understandable to most people whilst Scottish accents are far harder to understand ?

Edit - obviously Birmingham, Liverpool & Newcastle are the exceptions !

 

[jabba]

Anyone know why no Home Nation managed to raise a team for Men's 4x400m relay?

 

[hart's shirt]

All about Maddie Hinch in goal for the hockey penalty shootout.

Unbeatable.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

The woman doing the diving expert analysis is absolutely gorgeous

 

[Publius Ovidius]

The woman doing the diving expert analysis is absolutely gorgeous

Tonia couch

 

[PeterT]

I thought the Scot’s hated the English so you are probably right . Perhaps they are jealous English people speak English in a way that is understandable to most people whilst Scottish accents are far harder to understand ?

Edit - obviously Birmingham, Liverpool & Newcastle are the exceptions !

More unnecessary Brummie bashing. Scousers and Geordies fair enough.

 

[Kneon Light]

Can't get my haircut because my barber is currently away competing in the Commonwealth Games!

One of our bowls team actually won a match. Amazing considering she had never bowled on grass before the games and practiced on mats in the school corridor!! (stuck together with tape!)