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EU Medal Surge The Olympics are under way in Paris, and the European Union is off to a splendid start. In the first day it won a total of 11 medals (compared with three for the USA and two for China). This includes three Golds, of which one was a rousing upset of Fiji in Rugby Sevens after a rousing display of EU talent by Antoine Dupont. The EU is the sports powerhouse no one can dismiss. Note: had the UK still been part of the EU, the total tally would have been "lucky thirteen". I will share an update on EU Olympics performance throughout the competition. #Olympics2024 #EuropeanUnion #EU

Paris 2024 Olympic Results 1) European Union with 309 Olympic Medals 97 Gold + 95 Silver + 117 Bronze 2) USA with 126 Olympic Medals 40 Gold + 44 Silver + 42 Bronze 3) China with 91 Olympic Medals 40 Gold + 27 Silver + 24 Bronze First European Union country: France with 64 Olympic Medals 16 Gold + 26 Silver + 22 Bronze

Which country has won the most medals in Olympic history? 🥇 - United States: 2,959 - Soviet Union: 1,204 - Germany: 922 - Great Britain: 950 - China: 713 The country with the most gold medals is the United States with 1,179, according to the Olympic Foundation. The Soviet Union comes in second with 473 gold medals, and Germany third with 342 gold medals. There's some debate around the medal count. Countries with large populations such as #Indonesia and #USA have a size advantage, so a raw medal count is misleading. On the other hand, there are only so many slots open for athletes at the Games, so maybe #India with 1.4 billion people doesn't actually have a large number advantage over #Brazil with 215 million people. Both countries would have a clear advantage over #Jamaica with 2.9 million people. In the final analysis, any country is deemed successful at the Olympics if they performed better than the expectations they set for themselves. Showing up and being a good sport is just half the game. Source: International Olympic Committee

Will France have its best-ever Olympic performance? If history is a good guide, host nations over the last few Olympics have always increased their medal counts from the previous Games. 📈 2000: +17 for host Australia (+7 golds) 2004: +3 for host Greece (+2 golds) 2008: +37 for host China (+10 golds) 2012: +14 for host Great Britain (+10 golds) 2016: +2 for host Brazil (+4 golds) 2020: +17 for host Japan (+15 golds) If historical averages hold, France might win more medals this summer than any edition since 1900. 🥇 🥈 🥉 And a top-5 finish won't be surprising. #Paris2024 #France #Medal #Predictions

Congrats Tatjana Smith and Alan Hatherly on bringing in our first 2 medals for South Africa at the Olympics 2024. You’ve made us proud. As the saying goes, "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." 🏅 **From Olympic Gold to Corporate Success: The Power of Dedication and Hard Work** 🏅 Achieving an Olympic medal is the pinnacle of dedication and hard work. It requires relentless effort, unwavering focus, and a commitment to excellence that transcends boundaries. As we witness the incredible feats of athletes on the world stage, we are reminded of the parallels between their journey and the pursuit of success in the corporate world. In both arenas, success is not simply handed out—it is earned through perseverance and tenacity. Athletes devote countless hours to training, pushing their limits, and overcoming obstacles to reach their goals. Similarly, in the corporate world, individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, resilience, and a willingness to go the extra mile often stand out and achieve remarkable success. Just as athletes strive for perfection in their sport, professionals in the business world must constantly seek ways to improve, innovate, and excel in their respective fields. The qualities that set Olympic medalists apart—discipline, determination, and a never-give-up attitude—are the same traits that drive individuals to achieve greatness in their careers. So, whether you're chasing Olympic glory or climbing the corporate ladder, remember that success is not a destination but a journey. Embrace challenges, stay committed to your goals, and let your dedication and hard work propel you forward. Here's to striving for excellence in all that we do! 🌟 #OlympicMindset #Dedication #HardWork #Success #CorporateWorld #Perseverance #Excellence

REAL OLYMPIC MEDALS LEAGUE TABLE - GO CARRIBEAN !! The population or wealth of each country makes the much-followed Olympic medal league table all rather unfair and a bit of a farce. So its great to see the Caribbean taking the top spots in both the population and GDP adjusted Olympic medal table (medals per capital and medals per $ of GDP). https://lnkd.in/e2acXARt

One More Time France Cheats Moroccan Soccer Team. France cheated on the Moroccan soccer team during the last World Cup, and now at the 2024 Olympic Games, a goal was disallowed by VAR for offside. Morocco held on for a 2-1 victory. The 2022 World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco was indeed filled with controversy. One of the key incidents involved a challenge by France’s Theo Hernandez on Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal, which many felt should have resulted in a penalty for Morocco. Instead, the referee awarded a free kick to France and booked Boufal. This decision led to significant frustration among Moroccan fans and officials, who felt that the officiating was unfair. The presence of Macron at this event was unusual and suspicious. Morocco even lodged an official complaint with FIFA regarding the referee’s performance, citing poor officiating as a major factor in their 2-0 loss to France. This incident has added to the historical and emotional complexities between the two nations, given their colonial past. The recent match between Morocco and Argentina at the 2024 Olympic Games was indeed dramatic, with Morocco securing a 2-1 victory after a controversial VAR decision disallowed Argentina’s late goal. This incident has sparked discussions and emotions among fans, especially given Morocco’s impressive performance in recent international tournaments. Why France wants to put down Moroccan Soccer team by any means? Colonialism is over. Right or wrong? What are your thoughts on this? #Morocco #soccer #olympics #france #worldcup

It's election season around the world, so who will be the IOC's next president? While not due until 2025, when the current IOC president Thomas Bach is due to stand down, insiders are already discussing who will be elected to arguably the most powerful position in world sport. There are three front runners even though lobbying has not officially begun - the UK's Lord Sebastian Coe president of World Athletics, Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry chair of the coordination commission for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, and Spain's Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. While not yet ready for such a position, China's gold medal winning speed skater from Sochi 2014, Zhang Hong, has all the makings of a future IOC leader. #Olympics #IOC #president #OlympicPresident #sport #sportspolitics #sportsbusiness #China #sportinchina #olympicgoldmedal #Gangwon2024 #SebCoe #worldathletics #swimming #worldswimming #speedskating #pyeongchang2018

One More Time France Cheats Moroccan Soccer Team. France cheated on the Moroccan soccer team during the last World Cup, and now at the 2024 Olympic Games, a goal was disallowed by VAR for offside. Morocco held on for a 2-1 victory. The 2022 World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco was already filled with controversy. One of the key incidents involved a challenge by France’s Theo Hernandez on Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal, which many felt should have resulted in a penalty for Morocco. Instead, the referee awarded a free kick to France and booked Boufal. This decision led to significant frustration among Moroccan fans and officials, who felt that the officiating was unfair. The presence of Macron at this event was unusual and suspicious. Morocco even lodged an official complaint with FIFA regarding the referee’s performance, citing poor officiating as a major factor in their 2-0 loss to France. This incident has added to the historical and emotional complexities between the two nations, given their colonial past. The recent match between Morocco and Argentina at the 2024 Olympic Games was indeed dramatic, with Morocco securing a 2-1 victory after a controversial VAR decision disallowed Argentina’s late goal. This incident has sparked discussions and emotions among fans, especially given Morocco’s impressive performance in recent international tournaments. Why France wants to put down Moroccan Soccer team by any means? Colonialism is over. Right or wrong? What are your thoughts on this? #Morocco #soccer #olympics #france #worldcup