To think Rio has been shocking

[pleasemothermay1]

There is hardly any one in the seats even the foot ball and brizallians love foot ball

The pools are green no one can say why I hear a rugby athlete got injured they got lost on route to the hospital in abulance 😳

There are issues with transport

The ioc have said this has been one of the most diffcult games in a long time

Even the opening was very poor I no they didn't have much money so why not just do a carnival instead they tried to copy ours though the ages sort of thing but not very well play to your strengths I think some samba and carival theam would have been awesome.

Also some govermnet staff have not been paid I fear that it's unlikely the para games will be much better
Contrast to London were there wasn't a ticket going begging even for the para games

I think it's all well and good allowing emerging countries to have this but they must be able to afford it and also show that the tickets will be pitched at a price of the avarge wage

amd also that the cost of the games is not at the expense of paying your govermnet staff there will be no legacy at least we have had the good sense to sell some of our ventunes I don't think there is any vunue sitting empty

People are mostly being bitchy about the grammar because the OP is being quite bitchy about the games.
Glass walls and all that.

It's fine to criticise aspects, but this thread is a higher level of bitchiness as well as ignorance and being happy about it.

Actually I think we'd be the least likely to mess up.

Wobbly bridge
The Dome

Everyone can mess it up. :)

Brazilians did build a whole capital from start. They are used to huge undertakings. Huge tunnels, bridges, stadiums.
I think it's mostly deadlines and European standards they struggle with. :)

The poster made the assumption I was white and English I am nither

So...
Argentinian?

He or she is not providing a valid counterpoint but instead is focusing on the manner in which you said something. To me, this sounds like one of two possibilities : 1) The person cannot think of a good comeback to your argument so is attempting to change the subject or 2) He or she is really really bothered by grammatical errors.

In the context of a debate situation, I would tend to see the comment about grammar as his or her way to sidetrack the discussion to allow him or her more time to come up with a good argument or as a parting shot.
this it's not my post but think it's perfect

Because they don't agree with what you saying they feel attcking personally is justfied it says more about you than the person you don't agree with I won't be commenting futher on this thread because it's just become your spelling is shit awesome would you like a cookie I am aware of my spelling and have been aware of it since school but that's eveyone who pointed that out it dosent make my point less valid because of that.

If you don't like what I think of Rio then fine but like I said your spelling is shit thing is just 😐 What ever gets you through the day I suppose

poster Lweji Mon 15-Aug-16 10:30:26😄

I am enjoying these games, and so is my 19 year old son. Yes, they are a little basic, but so what? Not everything has to be glossy and luxurious.
What always comes across, in every olympics, are the human interest stories, the athletes who overachieve, the personal bests, the connections that are made.
Just as an example, the 2 girl gymnasts from North and south Korea hugging. The male Brazilian gymnast crying for joy when he won his silver medal.
We do feel bad for the Brazilian people though, life is tough for many of them and hopefully things will improve for them.

Lweji.rs...! OP you sound like you need a holiday. Brazil is great this time of year

The lack of spectators has put a real dampner on it for me, personally. It's hard to get excited when there are only a handful of people in the crowd and they don't seem very interested in watching the games.

OP, I only remarked on your written English because you made such stereotypical about Brazilians.
If you are neither white or English (but presumably reside in UK as you've mentioned London 2012) then why would you say racist shit about "Emerging countries"!
I'm British by birth but from a "Emerging country" so I felt your remarks were patronising and racist.
I'll now change that to xenophobic...

What have you been watching?
Handful?

It's was great to see the stadium full last night (well a few seats empty but that might have been sponsorship seats)

The atmosphere seemed amazing and of course they were there mainly to see Usain Bolt win. He is a fantastic ambassador for his sport

Brits- always finding faults in other people, criticising, dissing- is it a cultural thing? 2012 had empty seats and it was not completely perfect.

pleasemothermay1- I can tell you 10 things that 'Emerging countries' can do or are better at than Britain.
You need an education and perhaps travel-
You know nuttin'- seeesh!!!!

There are a lot of local people working there. It will really boost the local economy and will have a lasting effect. The infrastructure will be left behind and will improve the lives of all those who live nearby. Empty seats are just a small part of the picture. The Olympics are not all about the show, but should be mainly about the legacy.
PS - I have dyslexia and I try really hard to make sure my posts are readable. #justsayin

Brits do have a teensy-tiny problem with not always looking on the bright side of life. It was something I only noticed when I emigrated and started using mumsnet

But cut the OP some slack, she has already said she's not English and it is really difficult to write in another language. I am also dyslexic and as mumsnet and facebook is the only chance I get to write in English these days, I make lots of mistakes and find pulling people up on them a little below the belt. If you know what someone means then you can always read between the mistakes.

I don't think anyone in Brazil would be deeply offended by the OP just a annoyed that so many incorrect assumptions were being made. I don't find the comments racicist and they are probably more ignorant than xenophobic. Rio is fantastic and even more stunning than it looks on TV. When it's fixed, it will give most cities a run for their money. London included. I say that as a native Londoner and I love London.

just watching Dressage final
only a handful of people in the seats, actually there are more

it is just sad but the show must go on and GB is great, as is the olympics.

I'm struggling to understand how a lack of people in the stands (when that is the case - far from all the time) can affect the atmosphere for someone watching on tv
It all looks fine in terms of buildings, and I believe the athletes village problems were sorted before athletes arrived on the whole. Don't be so negative!

I'm finding our large gold medal haul more annoying tbh. Just goes to show what large amounts of money can do. If only the same amount of money and commitment was pumped into UK schools, social services and NHS just think what we could do. It's lovely to take part and enjoy the atmosphere and see the athletes doing their thing. Just I think our country also has much bigger priorities and we don't need to win everything to benefit from the Games.

And to whoever it was moaning that they didn't get to see enough crashes in the cycling, it isn't about watching people getting injured. Maybe you should watch casualty instead! The way it was covered was very much standard for how it's done in other cycle events such as Tour de France.

I think the gold medal haul is awesome. It is the individual commitment of the athletes that gets results. The medals are in the sports that the country is brilliant at. Cycling, rowing, tennis etc. It shows where the passions are. Yes the athletes benefit from a high standard of living and access to those sports, but that can hardly be cause for them bearing the responsibility to distribute wealth to inner city schools or funding and managing the NHS and social services .

I know when the Olympics came to London we saw a lot more resources available at my childrens' London school. They had tennis lessons, rugby coaching, martial arts and cricket. All during PE lessons. So I think it is beneficial.

Most money pumped into sport isn't government funding.
Also the opportunities being given to everyone to play and take part in sport - helping the schools.
If we weren't winning medals everyone would be asking why more money wasn't being put into sport.
Can't win really

Ok that was badly worded. I agree no-one can win a medal without huge amounts of hard work and commitment (However that on its own clearly isn't enough). I also did not say it was their personal responsibility to give money to less privileged people (or manage the social services)!

I do know that a lot of money and effort has been invested in teams for certain olympic sports, cycling being one. That is, investment and research in the best possible equipment, training and nutrition. We win at eg. track cycling because of marginal gains in the best aero suits and helmets and bikes, as much as anything else. I was just making the point that if that level of determination to succeed was put into other things, we'd have a fab education/health system.

I don't agree with the OP but I don't think we should be so heavily criticising her grammar- some people are less fortunate in the standard of teaching they have received & others have dyslexia. We don't know what the OP's circumstances are. I don't find the OP racist either - using outmoded terms yes.
I am thoroughly enjoying the Olympics & the surroundings are beautiful. I have heard athletes complimenting the hospitality shown to them. I agree it is unfair to compare what London was able to do & think the Brazilians have achieved a lot under difficult circumstances.
I find the commentators are doing a great job raising enthusiasm and giving credit to good performers of all nationalities on the whole. ( not so much when those athletes have recently served bans for drug use but understandable).
However Chris Boardman ( Olympic cyclist) was very upset about the road conditions for the cyclists and felt the road was unsafe. It made me wonder wether someone from the IOC had signed it off or not.
I do hope that the Brazilians do get some lasting benefit from hosting the games.