Tom Daley diving well. Just topped the preliminary round for the 10m board.
You have to say that all the lottery funding has helped make a huge improvement in the British Team. I thought that the home team effect at the London 2012 games, would not be beaten, but I think that they have excelled. Being able to concentrate on training, not trying to hold down a full time job as well as training, makes all the difference.
Nice to see the team singing the National anthem. So many don't seem to know the words, not just Brits but often Teams from other countries stand there stony faced. I think if you represent your country then you should know the anthem.
I was impressed that the team sang the National Anthem - with gusto! Perhaps the English football team could learn a lesson or two from the women's hockey team - oh, and learn how to keep your cool when it comes to a penalty shoot out!
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It's very disappointing to hear that the paralympics are likely to be hit by lack of finance for some teams to attend.
It has been uplifting to see what these competitors are able to achieve.
My daughter attended the equestrian paralympics in Hong Kong (as a spectator) and was very impressed with the performances.
Yes it is Verdun.
Who started the EU angle...... oh yes it was you, followed by your sidekick.
Why did the EU need mentioning, they are not in the Olympics?
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When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Tom Daley diving well. Just topped the preliminary round for the 10m board.
You have to say that all the lottery funding has helped make a huge improvement in the British Team. I thought that the home team effect at the London 2012 games, would not be beaten, but I think that they have excelled. Being able to concentrate on training, not trying to hold down a full time job as well as training, makes all the difference.
Does the hockey count as 16 gold medals or 1?
Nice to see the team singing the National anthem. So many don't seem to know the words, not just Brits but often Teams from other countries stand there stony faced. I think if you represent your country then you should know the anthem.
I was impressed that the team sang the National Anthem - with gusto! Perhaps the English football team could learn a lesson or two from the women's hockey team - oh, and learn how to keep your cool when it comes to a penalty shoot out!