conpiracymonki Posted July 25, 2002 Posted July 25, 2002 [b][size=1]Well, being the only known Mancunian around on this Board, I think I have the right to make this thread :D So...the opening ceremony for Manchester 2002 just finished no less than 10 minutes ago 72 countries and territories... LET THE GAMES BEGIN!![/size][/b]
conpiracymonki Posted July 25, 2002 Author Posted July 25, 2002 [b][size=1]It's like a mini-Olympics, which takes place every four years, but with only the countries from the Commonwealth of the British Empire taking part. It's being hosted by Manchester, and just started about 1 hour ago[/size][/b]
James Posted July 26, 2002 Posted July 26, 2002 [color=royalblue]72 countries and territories...it's probably the second biggest sporting event aside from the Olympics itself (in terms of the number of participants). They will be replaying the opening ceremony here tonight...so I'll definitely watch it. :)[/color]
Corey Posted July 26, 2002 Posted July 26, 2002 See this is why I hate having no cable or sattelite T.V.... I'm going to go sulk now... Unless Flash can reccomend a good streaming video site?
conpiracymonki Posted July 26, 2002 Author Posted July 26, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by James [/i] [B][color=royalblue]72 countries and territories...it's probably the second biggest sporting event aside from the Olympics itself (in terms of the number of participants). They will be replaying the opening ceremony here tonight...so I'll definitely watch it. :)[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [b][size=1]The 18th Games 2006'll be at Melbourne, Australia I look forward to the fireworks :whoops:[/size][/b]
Flash Posted July 26, 2002 Posted July 26, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DarkOrderKnight [/i] [B]See this is why I hate having no cable or sattelite T.V.... I'm going to go sulk now... Unless Flash can reccomend a good streaming video site? [/B][/QUOTE] Suggest a good streaming video site, Flash cannot. [URL=http://www.commonwealthgames.com/Home/]This[/URL] is the official site, in case anyone wanted to know.
liamc2 Posted July 26, 2002 Posted July 26, 2002 Mwarhaha! *cough* Australia has competed in four events so far and has won 4 medals, New Zealand isn't do so bad either, well thats what I've been told The only event I actually saw was the womens HighDiving: 1st: Australia 2nd: Canada 3rd: Canada
Delian Posted July 28, 2002 Posted July 28, 2002 Yeah, were not doing too bad. I love the Commonwealth games. Olympics are even better. Go Australia.....Woooohoooo:whoops: Edit: Alright... Another gold for Australia. Women's marathon. Yeah for us...lol:p
Rain Posted July 29, 2002 Posted July 29, 2002 More like gold, silver and bronze in the womens marathon. :D Australia is kicking butt :toothy: and they haven't even started the swimming events yet...just wait til Ian Thorpe gets in the pool:)
GothMog Posted July 30, 2002 Posted July 30, 2002 throwing the hammer or shotput must seriusly hurt and why did mark lewis-francis and the other english guy on the final end up getting hurt! big shame that jhonathon edwards guy rules at long jump:) so ill say it now England rule! go us
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