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Sky Brown Skateboards As England’s Youngest Summer Olympian

Christina Monroe — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:35:38 +0000

Sky Brown is a skateboarder that will be on Team GB, becoming the youngest competitor for a Summer Olympic event to represent England.
The athlete is 13 years old and expected to medal for Great Britain for skateboarding.
The Tokyo Summer Olympics will debut the sport of skateboarding as an Olympic one for the first time in the history of the Olympics.

LONDON – Since 1928, Margery Hinton, a British swimmer, has held the record as the youngest summer Olympian to represent England yet almost 100 years later, Sky Brown will now hold that title and break the record.

Brown is a famous skateboarder that will be 13 years and 11 days old when the 2020 Olympic Games begin on July 23. Hinton was 13 years and 44 days old at the time of her event, being edged out by Brown by a mere 33 days.

But the youngest Olympian in England’s history was in 1932, during the Winter Olympics where Cecilia Colledge figure skated for her country at the tender age of 11.

Who Is Sky Brown?

Sky Brown is the daughter of a Japanese mother and an English father, which is how she is able to represent Team Great Britain (GB) in the Olympic Games.

The young athlete speaks fluent Japanese and is hoping not to cause any issues with Japan by being on Team GB. She would like to bring the countries together and has said she wants to connect with the Japanese fans in their native language if given the chance.

Brown placed third in the World Skate qualifiers. She has been skateboarding since she was in preschool as she comes from a family of surfers and skateboarders. One day, she would like to represent both sports in the Olympics because she is very passionate.

For now though, she will take the win of being the youngest to compete for Team GB in their Summer Olympic history as well as be a part of the debut of Olympic skateboarding as a recognized sport.

“I’m just doing my thing, having fun,” said Brown. “I’m just a girl doing what she loves!”

Brown hopes to be an inspiration at the Tokyo Olympics to young girls all over the world to show them that anything is possible. She would also like to get more girls into the sport. She realizes that skateboarding can be scary, having endured a skull fracture and multiple broken bones over a year ago during practice but that incident has not deterred her in any way.

“I get scared all the time, in skateboarding, I get scared a lot, “said Brown. “Also, that’s what’s cool about skateboarding, you never know what’s coming next. I do get scared all the time but I like the feeling of beating my scaredness, it’s a bit like beating myself.”

When Will The Competition Begin?

Brown will be skateboarding into the Olympics on August 4-5. The event will be taking place at the Ariake Urban Sports Park. While the young competitor is expected to medal for Team GB, there may not be any odds on her specifically to be found on regulated state sportsbooks due to her age.

However, nearing the time of the event, other online sportsbooks may put odds on the young athlete. Either way, Sky Brown is a name that will not soon be forgotten in the world of sports for years to come.

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Basketball New Qualifying Dates For The 2021 Tokyo Olympics Given The Green Light By FIBA

Robert Jones — Fri, 15 May 2020 18:17:03 +0000

Japan, USA, Nigeria, Argentina, Australia, Spain, France, and Iran have already qualified for the rescheduled 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
The remaining Olympic qualifying tournaments dates will be from June 29-July 4, 2021.
Only four qualifying spots remain for the 2021 Olympics.

TOKYO - The world’s basketball authority FIBA, has approved new dates for qualifying tournaments for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.

The Olympic qualifying tournaments and Olympic Basketball Games were originally scheduled to take place this summer but were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

There are only four remaining qualifying spots left for the 2021 Olympic Games and those tournaments will be played on June 29-July 4, 2021 as announced by FIBA in a press release.

The four Olympic tournaments will still take place in their scheduled countries of Canada, Croatia, Lithuania, and Serbia.

There will be a total of 24 teams vying for the four qualifying spots to the Tokyo Olympic Games that will take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021.

Eight countries have already qualified for the Tokyo games and they are the United States, Nigeria, Spain, France, Iran, Australia, Japan, and Argentina have already claimed their spot in the quest for a gold medal.

With these dates now approved by FIBA, the only concern is that some NBA players might be in-season because of the postponement of the 2020 regular season which would potentially keep some of the best international players in the league from suiting up for their respective countries.

"Representing your country is one of the greatest honors in sport," said GlenGrunwald, the Canada Basketball President and CEO.

"I know our players will see the challenge ahead of them next summer as one small opportunity to recognize the daily sacrifices of all the front-line workers who are keeping our country safe and operating during this pandemic."

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2020 London Olympics? Mayoral Candidate Offers To Host Games

Samuel Profeta — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:29:29 +0000

London has previously held the 2012 Olympics.
The coronavirus has taken a big hit on the upcoming Summer Olympics.
London officials spoke out to offer to hold the Olympics if the coronavirus cannot be contained.

LONDON - With the 2020 summer Olympics coming up in Tokyo, the coronavirus has kept on spreading and it is starting to question the reality of the Olympics being able to take place in Japan.

This would be a very unfortunate situation as Japan has been preparing to host the Olympics for seven years when they first won the bid back in 2013.

If this nightmare does become a reality, London officials have spoken out offering to hold the Olympics once more if needed.

Coronavirus Affects

As the days go by, the deadly coronavirus continuously keeps spreading. The virus has caused a lot of fear as it has already caused more than 2,000 fatalities and has infected over 74,000 people globally. Japan has been aggressively trying to contain the fatal disease.

“We must firmly tackle the new coronavirus to contain it—or we are going to regret it. I will do the utmost to contain this new problem as we cooperate closely with all of you,” said Yuriko Koike, governor of Tokyo.

The Olympic committee in Tokyo has also been cautious when it comes to attempting to contain the virus as well.

“Countermeasures against infectious diseases constitute an important part of our plans to host a safe and secure (Olympic) games,” said the Olympic committee.

London 2020?

London has previously held the Olympics before back in 2012. With the coronavirus still spreading, it might be time for London to host the Olympics once more.

“London can host the Olympics in 2020. We have the infrastructure and the experience. And due to the coronavirus outbreak, the world might need us to step up. As Mayor, I will make sure London is ready to answer the call,” tweeted Shaun Bailey a mayoral candidate for the Conservative Party.

London can host the #Olympics in 2020.

We have the infrastructure and the experience.
And due to the #coronavirus outbreak, the world might need us to step up.

As Mayor, I will make sure London is ready to answer the call and host the Olympics again.https://t.co/1jJesWS1D6

— Shaun Bailey (@ShaunBaileyUK) February 19, 2020

If this were to be the case, London would be more than prepared as the last time the Olympics were held there, there was a record-breaking 14 million people either attending or participating in the 2012 games.

“Everyone is working towards what will be a fantastic Tokyo games. In the unlikely event that it is required, London, as it has done throughout history, will do its best to step up to the plate,” said a representative for London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Tokyo is expecting 920,000 people to travel abroad in order to either witness, participate, or bet on the Olympics in 2020. That many people traveling to Japan could be very dangerous if the virus is not contained by then.

“The epidemic has indeed presented severe challenges as we prepare for Tokyo…but as of now, preparations for all teams are going smoothly and no suspected case has occurred,” said Liu Guoyong, the head official in charge of competitions from the General Administration of Sports.

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Pau Gasol Wants To Represent Spain In 2020 Olympics In Tokyo

Giovanni Shorter — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:24:19 +0000

Pau Gasol wishes to play for the Spanish National Team in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Gasol is rehabbing an injured foot and hopes it is secure in time for him to participate.
Gasol is also hoping to play in the NBA next season.

TOKYO - The 2020 Olympics Basketball event may see yet another NBA All-Star join the fray. NBA veteran Power Forward Pau Gasol is hoping to bring his talents to his home country of Spain and represent the country as a member of the Spanish National Team.

Gasol is currently nursing a foot injury and has not played a single game of NBA basketball all season. Still the 39-year old big man is hoping to be complete with his rehab and be ready for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.

Olympics 2020

The 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo is already hosting a lot of NBA players vying for a spot on the US Men’s Basketball Team.

Big names like Lebron James and Steph Curry have already been confirmed to be finalists for the team. Gasol joining the for the Spanish National Team will be even more NBA star presents surrounding the Olympics.

ESPN’s Senior Writer Ramona Shelburne confirmed via her twitter that Gasol was not just hoping to play for Spain in the 2020 Olympics, but also that there was a possibility of him playing in the net NBA season as well.

Gasol who is nursing an injured foot would need to get fully healthy before he is able to play any kind of basketball in the future. Gasol made it clear to Shelburne on ESPN Radio that he was really focused on his rehab, however, and that getting healthy is taking his full priority.

“I’m in rehab right now, just focusing solely on and prioritizing getting my foot healed so I can get back out there and try to play again,” said Gasol.

He continued to speak on being waived by the Portland Trailblazers, expressing that the decision was mutual.

“We just agreed that it was better for me just to focus on the rehab and not have to be under a team kind of a schedule,” Gasol continued. “Just focusing solely and prioritizing my health, and from then we’ll see.”

Gasol is not only a two-time NBA champion, but the 18-year veteran is also a two-time Spanish League Champion and has won medals in the last three Olympics playing for Spain. Time will tell if Gasol can rehab quick enough to represent his home country at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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Which Stars Will Play For The 2020 US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team?

Giovanni Shorter — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:22:25 +0000

The finalists for the 2020 Summer Olympic Men’s team has been announced by USA Basketball.
Leading the list of 44 potential players are NBA superstars Steph Curry, Lebron James, Kevin Durant among others.
The USA men’s team is the favorite to win the gold medal.

TOKYO - The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan is coming sooner rather than later and USA Basketball has officially announced the 44 finalists for the US Olympic men’s team.

The list is comprised of some of the best players in the NBA, including former MVPs Lebron James, Stephan Curry, Kevin Durant, and Russel Westbrook.

Currently, the US as a whole has the best Olympic betting odds for bringing in the most gold medals. But can the country depend on their basketball team to add to that number?

Getting Back To Glory

These 44 finalists make up the largest player pool for the 12 available roster spots since they began naming finalists in 2008.

The finalists are comprised of all 12 members of the USA’s 2019 FIBA World Cup Team, seven gold medalists from the 2012 US Olympic Team, and nine gold medalists from the 2016 US Olympic Team.

The US men’s team is hoping to dominate in Tokyo after placing seventh in the FIBA world cup last summer, the lowest they have ever placed.

With players on the roster like Lebron James Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and raining finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, it is no surprise that the US are favorites to continue their streak of winning the gold medal.

The United States have won the gold medal in basketball at the last three Olympics and the U.S. as a whole is coming in as the far favorites early on for sports bettors to bet on the 2020 Olympics.

Current Odds for the country to win the most gold medals at the 2020 Olympics on Bovada are:

USA -3000
China +1100
Great Britain +4500
Japan +6600
Russia +15000
Germany +30000
Korea +35000
France +75000
Italy +75000
Spain +100000

As the Olympics get closer there are sure to be more odds surrounding the men’s basketball event specifically for sports bettors to wager on. The Games of XXXII Olympiad will run from July 21, to August 9 with the men’s basketball event running from July 26 to August 8.

The official 12-member roster will be announced later in the year ahead of the 2020 Olympics.

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USA Baseball Already Preparing For The 2020 Olympics

Christina Monroe — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:59:27 +0000

12-15 pro scouts have been working with USA Baseball since April looking for talented minor leaguers.
A list of over 100 players has already made its way to the desk of Team USA for consideration.
The official roster for Team USA at the 2020 Olympics will have 28 players.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – USA Baseball has started looking at potential players for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics. The last time baseball made an appearance in the Olympics was in 2008. With 12 years between events, it is unlikely that any former members will be on the 2020 team making the entire squad a sea of new faces.

A formal ranking of possible athletes will be made through player evaluations and recommendations by the scouting staff. Teams will be contacted in August by USA Baseball seeking permission to use their players for the 2020 Olympics. An official public announcement of the 28-man lineup for Tokyo 2020 will be done by October.

The Premier12 Tournament will be the beginning of qualifiers to make it to the Olympics. The tournament is made up of twelve different teams that span the globe. Team USA will play in Mexico on November 2nd.

Should Team USA fail in the tournament, they will have 2 more chances to make it to the Olympics. After the Premier12 Tournament, there is an Americas Qualifier and then the third tournament in Taiwan. The qualifying rounds for Tokyo 2020 baseball are literally playing by the 3 strikes and you’re out rule.

With qualifiers, there are no guarantees that Team USA will be competing in the Olympics. They need to be able to advance in any one of the 3 tournaments they’re allowed. In 2004, they were unable to make the cut.

“We’ve had people say, ‘When do you go to Tokyo?’ and we’re quick to remind people we’re not in Tokyo yet. We have to qualify,” said Paul Seller, CEO of USA Baseball. “It’s going to be really, really difficult. Seven of the top 12 teams in the world are from our region. FIFA has the pools of death. We have the continent of death.”

Team USA

The last Team USA was comprised of both seasoned players and prospective ones that had not yet made their mark in the MLB. This new team will have the same makeup, taking the top players from wherever the scouts find them. In general, it’s good practice to have the varying age range for good chemistry; the older players can teach the newer players and the newer players boost the competitive side of the veterans.

“It’s about the best player in the moment, and that could be a lot of different guys,” said Sellers. “Obviously the minor league player is where the bulk of our team will come from, but if there is a player like a former pro pitching in Japan, that might be somebody who is attractive based on their familiarity of the landscape and where we might be going.”

OlympicBettingOdds.com thinks the United States needs to look long and hard for the right players and coaches to make it to Tokyo 2020. This could very well be their last chance for an Olympic medal for some time. The 2024 Olympics will not be featuring baseball as an event. Depending on the ratings in 2020, that could either help or hurt an appearance of baseball for the 2028 Olympics.

The winners for baseball in the 2008 Beijing Olympics were South Korea who took home the Gold, Cuba that brought back the Silver and the United States bringing back the Bronze medal. Practice for the qualifiers will begin in October. Team Japan already has a spot at the Olympics because they are the host country.

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