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RIO OLYMPICS 2016

sunshine45 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:55:36 GMT

RIO OLYMPICS 2016

who is going to be watching the opening ceremonies tonight?

i stayed in so that i can see all of the festivities.

begins tonight at 7:30pm et (and we have local olympic coverage at 7pm).

NBC

for those with on demand features, there is a RIO on demand channel with sub-categories.....primetime, all sports, must see moments, olympic trials, athlete profiles, soccer, latino, fun in rio, and best london 2010.

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Mominohio — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:57:21 GMT

I'm going to tune in but they have been all over the news the last couple of days, almost warning us, that the event will be rather low key relative to what it has been in the past.

They have almost made it seem not worth tuning in for.

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MsShade — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:17:10 GMT

I have cleared the decks, ready to watch it all. I love the olympics. I like looking at what the atheletes are wearing as they march in (for over an hour). Bermuda always in their shorts, I like to see which country is the best dressed. I love the olympic theme music, I was listening to the radio this morning and when it came on I was almost giddy. The one draw back for me is somethimes Bob Costas and crew won't shut up.

Thanks for the tip on the on demand channel, I remember last Olynpics I discovered handball, on maybe NBC sports channel, and couldn't get enough of it.

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CLEM — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:24:20 GMT

I will be keeping you all company; at least until I fall asleep. I love to watch these events and usually watch as much of the sports events as possible. Haven't seen the schedule yet though.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:27:25 GMT

I'll be watching....just waiting on it to start. I, too, have heard for awhile now that the opening ceremonies will be great but not spectacular like most others. I've heard conditions in the athlete dorms are not too swift either.

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CatsyCline — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:35:13 GMT

here are broadast networks and cable networks carrying the Olympics:

Broadcast networks:
NBC
TELEMUNDO (Spanish language)

Cable channels:
Bravo (Tennis)
CNBC
Golf Channel
MSNBC
NBC Sports Network (NBCSN)
NBC UNIVERSO (Spanish language)
USA Network

full listing:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/how-watch-rio-2016-olympic-games

Re: RIO OLYMPICS 2016

sunshine45 — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:45:46 GMT

team usa waiting for the ceremony to begin with the parade of nations. 207 countries.

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/8/5/12389196/parade-nations-flag-bearers-rio-olympics-2016

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Mz iMac — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:45:50 GMT

Will be watching.

I don't think no country can match China's opening ceremony.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsDY1Ha83M8

Re: RIO OLYMPICS 2016

sunshine45 — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:01:31 GMT

https://www.rio2016.com/en/countries

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LdyBugz — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:01:37 GMT

I'll be watching! I love the opening ceremony and watching all of the events. The athletes are amazing. I especially love the women's gymnastics. Wish I was as nimble as they are! I don't know how they can do some of those jumps on the balance beam and not fall off!

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CLEM — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:03:50 GMT

@Mz iMac

I am sure you are right. I actually ordered the DVD of those openings from NBC Sports.

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momtochloe — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:07:58 GMT

I so wish the very best for all of our (and to be honest any country's athletes) but also so hope that the games will be successful without controversy. These young people have trained hard and long to get here, good thoughts and prayers that they are successful!

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itiswhatitis — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:11:59 GMT

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
I'll be watching....just waiting on it to start. I, too, have heard for awhile now that the opening ceremonies will be great but not spectacular like most others. I've heard conditions in the athlete dorms are not too swift either.

What I am seeing at the moment is beautiful (opening).

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Pqfan — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:13:11 GMT

I am so excited!

I had forgotten how many commercials there are though.

I was in the bathroom rushing and when I got back I saw about 1 minute of the beginning then they cut to a commercial.

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momtochloe — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:17:51 GMT

I so wish all of them the best. These athletes have trained so hard for so long and I so don't want the politics that is unfortunately involved with these games to ruin their experience.

Please know I am more than alarmed at the conditions that have been reported on but again I so wish the best for the athletes that have been doing what they do best . . . I so hope these athletes are able to enjoy the Olympics that they so deserve.

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Pqfan — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:23:52 GMT

Sometimes the opening ceremonies scare me a little.

The designs and things they make on the floor are amazing!

Just beautiful and really creative but a little scary lol!

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RazorSharp — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:25:41 GMT

I imagine that those who adhere to creationism aren't fond of the opening ceremonies right now.

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nana59 — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:26:43 GMT

Hope things start to pick up.....too slow......

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sunshine45 — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:26:58 GMT

so far everything has been great!

brazil has a very beautiful sounding national anthem.

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Iwantcoffee — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 00:44:08 GMT

I am watching and enjoying this beautiful opening ceremony.