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by West Phoenicia » Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:48 pm
by Todd McCloud » Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:14 pm
by Diarcesia » Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:58 pm
Olympics Day 10: The Highlights
The men's and women's tennis chapter of Diarcesia in the Olympics is brought to a somber conclusion after first round defeats despite their best efforts. While Ingemar Deniaud bested the celebrated Julian Slazic of Mattijana in their individual meet, he and his partner Aurel Grosso bowed out in what would prove to be his retirement match, following his earlier announcement on exiting the tennis scene. Given his age, this may prove to be a temporary break.
After the dust of the first two fencing rounds settled down, foil fencer Polyhymny Antonis managed to be the sole Diarcesian to advance to the Round of 16. After a close call against Teresa Lloyd of Electrum, she gave a more decisive showing in the next bout by limiting the Neu Engollian Julianne Oesterdein to five points. She will next face Mysie Shafiqa of the Main Nation Ministry. Should Antonis fail to medal, the next opportunities for a top three finish for Diarcesia in its traditionally well-performing sports will be in the tennis mixed doubles and the team fencing events.
Other Highlights:
- The Rugby Sevens team is off to a good start after a 38-12 pouncing of the Kytler Peninsulae. An interesting tidbit is that all of the losing teams in Group B have 12 points.
- Judokas Martin Maji and Sarah Jones lost their respective match-ups but hung on for a shot at the bronze medal in the upcoming repechage.
- Despite losing to the Free Republics 29-6 to settle for second place, Korfball's exposure to the Monarchy will almost certainly increase after the highly-televized finals.
What to Watch Tomorrow:
- Women's Gymnastics Team All-Around Final: Will the surprising performance of the team continue and land a medal for the Monarchy?
- The repechage and potential bronze medal matches for Martin Maji and/or Sarah Jones
- Voleyball: While they struggled with an overall mediocre ranking vis-a-vis their peers, they still have a chance to break out and pull some unexpected positive results with two more group stages to go.
by Ioudaia » Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:09 am
by The Sherpa Empire » Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:41 am
by Main Nation Ministry » Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:50 am
by Cocoabo Forest » Sat Jan 26, 2019 5:52 am
Cocoabo #28 Revealed their Olympic Selection at the NSSCRA Finale
by APOC Coalition » Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:33 am
DARMEN 1 - 0 APOC COALITION
LUCANUS (79' pen)
MATCH STATISTICS
Possession
Darmen: 55%
APOC Coalition: 45%
Shots
Darmen: 5 (2 on target)
APOC Coalition: 4 (0 on target)
Corners
Darmen: 2
APOC Coalition: 1
Fouls
Darmen: 10
APOC Coalition: 22
APOC Coalition 7 6 3 7 23
Vilitan Union 0 3 7 8 18
APOC Coalition (27)
Try: Honele 1' c
Kasugna 4' c
Partridge 10' c
Con: Mahout (3/3)
Pen: Mahout 5', 12'
Polynesia (17)
Try: 7' c
13' c
Con: (2/2)
Pen: 9'
by Greater vakolicci haven » Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:38 am
by Mattijana » Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:39 am
Katarina's handy guide to: Indusse
Well today's bastion of bizarreness was the often heard, but rarely cared-about nation of Indusse, from the region of India. A media outlet from the country (normally we're good journos and tell you which particular media outlet this was, but the article literally had no title, or date, or anything. It was your school English teacher's worst nightmare) raved about the football team's 2-0 loss to Electrum, which was not particularly unexpected.
It wasn't the dire grammar, lack of titular features or questionable spelling that raised eyebrows however, because we've become used to it by now. No, what got people talking was (for once) the content.
That's because the writer (also unknown) talked about the mysterious concept of 'RP'. This is believed to be the idea that sporting results are determined not only by who is better, but which nation has 'RPd' more.
I appreciate this is a confusing concept for anyone with multiple brain cells and what 'RP' means is also up for debate. Is this the idea that there is some kind of deity who is secretly writing about us and when they're too busy to, our teams lose? If so this is pretty creepy.
Is it the idea that the media somehow have power over the nation they represent? I knew we had more power now than we used to, but I wasn't quite prepared for this. Luckily the idea is quite counter-intuitive and the example of Mattijana proves this. Our delegation has had a pretty good time of things so far despite me writing this dross.
Maybe there's more to it? The Indusseans have some way of telling how much the powers behind other nations (whatever they are) have been doing the 'RP'. Electrum have apparently not been 'RPing' much, but if my media theory was along the right lines, the Turnip's absolutely inspired articles would have done the job.
Then there's the other complication to this. The article claimed that the lack of grammatically coherent news coming out of Indusse was due to the lack of RP being because of exams. If there is some kind of deity involved, do they have to pump out the odd essay to prove they can still write? This must be rubbish as if it were true, Indussean news articles would simply not exist.
Personally, I think it's all bollocks.
by Free Republics » Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:49 am
by West Phoenicia » Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:24 pm
by Kelssek » Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:41 pm
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by West Phoenicia » Sat Jan 26, 2019 5:16 pm
by Laeral » Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:22 pm
Le LaeralienVol. 37 Num. 18Saturday, January 19, 2018International Edition
Kemal Wins Bronze; First Laeralian Olympic Medal
By Xie Tao, Athletic Correspondent
Tatiana Kemal after her victory in the Round of 16
Tatiana Kemal, the controversial fencer who was catapulted to fame after calling the West Phoenician delegation "spoiled brats", has won an Olympic medal and a place in Laeralian sports history as the first-ever Laeralian athlete to win a medal at the Summer Olympics. Kemal, a talented swordswoman, immigrated to Laeral with her family as a toddler. Today, in a rapid series of matches watched by dozens of Laeralites who had made the trip to Republica, Kemal won the bronze medal in the women's individual sabre fencing event.
Kemal's first match today was in the round of 16. She swiftly dispatched Free Republics's Madina Ryzaev, 15-9 (fencing matches go until one fencer scores a hit on their opponent fifteen times). In the quarterfinals, she faced Diarcesia's Christabel Ambrosi. Displaying her characteristic speed and grace, Kemal moved almost casually, knocking aside Ambrosi's attacks and displaying a truly masterful riposte, allowing her to win 15-8. Kemal was tired after that round, but still mustered up her trademark grin for the reporters, and flashed a 'V-for-victory' sign.
It was in the semifinals, against New Saria's Chelsea Merry, that Kemal finally slowed. The match was close-fought, but Merry's superior footwork won out, and Kemal was defeated 15-13. Kemal walked off the strip in high spirits, and next went to the consolation match for the bronze medal.
The consolation match was against Honey Boden, of Krytenia. Boden, an experienced fencer, was nevertheless caught off guard by Kemal's dynamic attack, and Kemal won a clean victory, 15-7. Brianna Kovarik, of Cassadaigua, ultimately won the gold medal, while Chelsea Merry, who defeated Kemal in the semi-finals, won silver.
As Tatiana Kemal took to the medal podium with her new Olympic medal, she looked stoically forward, although sharp-eyed observers noted a single tear of joy pooling in the corner of her eye. Kemal was presented with a bouquet of flowers by the Laeralian Olympic Council upon leaving the podium, as Laeralian news media swarmed her.
Well-wishers took to social media to express their congratulations, while Kemal herself posted a picture to Setsuzoku of the bed at her hotel room covered with presents, bouquets, and cards. In an interview after her victory, she said that she was grateful to "my coach, my family, [fellow fencer Wen] Lingxin, and of course all of Laeral, for taking in my family and giving me the opportunity to develop my skills". Kemal's victory made the front page of Aujourd'hui, the popular daily lifestyle newspaper, and President Brennan himself took the step of congratulation Kemal on Setsuzoku, saying "Ms. Kemal's efforts, and those of all our athletes at the #Olympics, are worthy of great praise". Brennan had previously tweeted a picture of himself watching Kemal on television.
In other sports:
Women's Football: Coming off of two draws, the Laeralian women lost to Sirian 2-0, bringing their overall record to two draws and one loss. The Laeralian women are now in fifth place in their group, in danger of not making it into the knockout rounds. Eva Yeoh, striker and team captain, has vowed that her team "will deliver a victory for Laeral", punctuating the remark with a grin.
Women's Handball: In a match against regional neighbor Sanctaria, the only other IDU nation in the Olympics, Laeral won 28-26. The match was well-played on both sides and marked by good sportsmanship, with many team members exchanging jerseys after the match. Laeral is now second in the group of six.
Women's Basketball: Despite having been placed in a 'group of death' with such sporting powerhouses as Vangaziland, Amuapyle, and Main Nation Ministry, Laeral is thriving. Laeral defeated Main Nation Ministry, a totalitarian dictatorship, 78-69, and is now second in the group, behind Vangaziland.
Women's Archery: Noemie Kwan was eliminated in the Round of 16; no more Laeralites remain in the women's individual archery event.
Women's Water Polo: Laeral defeated Taeshan 11-5 in their opening match. Laeral is now at the top of the group.
Men's 3x3 Basketball: Laeral narrowly defeated Kelssek, 18-17.
Women's Hockey: Laeral defeated Titaniumland 3-1, keeping Laeral at the top of the group.
Men's Baseball: Laeral lost to New Saria, 10-7. With two consecutive losses, Laeral is in fifth place in the group of six.
Women's Softball: The Laeralian women defeated Darmen in a closely-fought match, 8-7, elevating Laeral to the top of the group.
Women's Dodgeball: Laeral smashed Togonistan 9-2 to move to the top of the group.
Men's Chess: Of Laeral's three male chess players, one won, one drew, and one lost.
by The Sherpa Empire » Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:11 am
by Cocoabo Forest » Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:07 am
Cocoabo #28 heads out onto the track for their Qualifying Run at Republica Motor Speedway
by Vangaziland » Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:51 am
by Kriegiersien » Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:07 am
by Cassadaigua » Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:08 am
by Mattijana » Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:21 am
by Liventia » Sun Jan 27, 2019 12:10 pm
by Ioudaia » Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:38 pm
“Odele, that was incredible dedication to the sport!”
Odele was surprised by a stranger talking to her. “Oh, thanks! I'm, uh... glad there are Ioudaian fans here.”
“Oh, I'm Gabi Charis, the running podcaster.”
A faint flicker of recognition reached Odele's face. “Oh, yeah, I've heard of you. One of the guys on the team, um, Polymedes, said you talked about-- right-right, you said good things about him. He says thanks.”
“Tell him he's welcome. If you don't mind me asking, what happened out there today.”
“I'm not exactly sure. I think my shoe caught on something on the course. But whatever it was, I've got two hairline fractures in my ankle. I'll be fine just with rest.”
“Wow, running on a broken ankle! Lemme change what I said before: that's epic dedication to the sport!”
“Thanks again. I thought that if I could get to lucky 36km, I might be able to finish the race, and say I ran a whole olympic marathon. Only nine more km. But my ankle started hurting really badly, and I was worried I had a worse break.”
“Yeah. Well, thanks for the interview!”
by Kriegiersien » Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:02 pm
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