This branch of Konami is the sports/fitness one, not the games one.
2012-08-02, 3:13 pm
2012-08-02, 3:21 pm
I bet Best Korea wouldn't want any part in this debauchery.
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2012-08-02, 3:43 pm
I thought that Japan seemed to be doing really well actually, considering the number of medals they've gotten.
2012-08-02, 5:02 pm
dizmox Wrote:I bet Best Korea wouldn't want any part in this debauchery.they're probably too busy sneaking food from the cafeteria into their bags to feed their families at home.
2012-08-02, 6:15 pm
All I know is that I'm proud to support the Japanese Olympic team regardless of how they perform. Any medal they get is a good thing. Although it's a shame that they aren't doing as well as other nations, I still like seeing the 日の丸 raised whenever they do.
They'll get there one day. It's events like the Olympics that can inspire more Japanese to be involved in sports.
They'll get there one day. It's events like the Olympics that can inspire more Japanese to be involved in sports.
2012-08-03, 6:41 am
Horrible thread title but the responses by all but the OP seem measured and informative.
I've also noticed that Japan is MUCH more supportive of its members coming in second, third or just doing well. I don't see it in their literature (seems either you're first or your last in Manga), but notice it on news and how the Japanese athletes celebrate when they finish regardless of their place. For example, one commentator during an African marathon noted that the Japanese runner that came in third was celebrating like he finished first.
I'm not much into sports, but I can appreciate people trying to be their best and measuring that against others. However, I do hate the specter of governments and corporations pushing the boundaries on the athletes to win at all costs. Maybe it doesn't happen, but when Gold can mean thousands if not millions, then it's a strong incentive.
I've also noticed that Japan is MUCH more supportive of its members coming in second, third or just doing well. I don't see it in their literature (seems either you're first or your last in Manga), but notice it on news and how the Japanese athletes celebrate when they finish regardless of their place. For example, one commentator during an African marathon noted that the Japanese runner that came in third was celebrating like he finished first.
I'm not much into sports, but I can appreciate people trying to be their best and measuring that against others. However, I do hate the specter of governments and corporations pushing the boundaries on the athletes to win at all costs. Maybe it doesn't happen, but when Gold can mean thousands if not millions, then it's a strong incentive.