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Are you watching the olympics?
 
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I have heard about it in the news but I'm not overly interested in Wintersports tbh, so not watching it.
 
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I looove it + I don't have time for watching it all, but at the end of the day, watching just "best of the best"... ❤️
 
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I enjoy watching some sports more than others...I'm from Canada, so we live and breathe hockey...used to ski when I was young, so I like the alpine ski events...not a fan of cross-country skiing...speed skating is usually exciting, especially short track, where bumping, impeding and elbowing are considered the norm...basically hockey without the sticks.
 
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Olympics: The Ultimate Test of Passion, Pressure, and Pride

The Olympics are not just a sporting event — they represent the highest stage of dedication, sacrifice, and global unity. Every four years, athletes from around the world compete, but what we see on the screen is only a small part of the story. Behind every performance are years of discipline, injuries, setbacks, and relentless training. For many athletes, the Olympics are the result of a lifetime of hard work focused on just a few minutes — or even seconds — of competition.

What makes the Olympics truly special is the spirit of sportsmanship. Athletes from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds compete fiercely, yet they show respect and admiration for one another. Sometimes the most memorable moments are not just about winning gold medals, but about acts of kindness, resilience, and mutual respect between competitors. Those moments reflect the true Olympic spirit — excellence, unity, and fair play.

Another fascinating aspect is the mental pressure. In individual sports like athletics or swimming, the entire responsibility rests on one athlete’s shoulders. In team sports such as football or basketball, coordination and collective effort play a crucial role. Both formats bring different kinds of excitement and challenges.
 
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set your DVR and watch the actual sports using the fast forward button . otherwise there are way too many commercials !
 
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From outsider to Olympic champion: the journey of Mikhail Shaidorov The 21-year-old singles figure skater from Kazakhstan may have arrived at Milano Cortina 2026 with the wry whispers of a dark horse contender, but he is leaving as the history maker of one of the Winter Olympic Games 2026’s most famous nights.
 
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