why does Japan suck so much at Olympics?

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Reply #51 - 2012 August 02, 3:02 pm
dizmox Member
Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

This branch of Konami is the sports/fitness one, not the games one.

Reply #52 - 2012 August 02, 3:13 pm
kainzero Member
From: Los Angeles Registered: 2009-08-31 Posts: 945

maybe they do the other kind of sucking.

http://espn.go.com/espnw/olympics/81330 … n-magazine

Reply #53 - 2012 August 02, 3:21 pm
dizmox Member
Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

I bet Best Korea wouldn't want any part in this debauchery.

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Reply #54 - 2012 August 02, 3:43 pm
Tefhel Member
From: UK Registered: 2008-12-13 Posts: 72

I thought that Japan seemed to be doing really well actually, considering the number of medals they've gotten.

Reply #55 - 2012 August 02, 5:02 pm
kainzero Member
From: Los Angeles Registered: 2009-08-31 Posts: 945

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.

Reply #56 - 2012 August 02, 6:15 pm
imabi Member
From: America Registered: 2011-10-16 Posts: 604 Website

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.

Reply #57 - 2012 August 03, 6:41 am
Nukemarine Member
From: 神奈川 Registered: 2007-07-15 Posts: 2347

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.