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Tenipuri Complete Character Profile - Ryoma Echizen

[PROFILE]

Birthday: December 24th (Capricorn)

Blood Type: O

Birthplace: Los Angeles

Relatives: Father (Nanjirou Echizen), mother (Rinko Echizen), cousin (Nanako Meino), cat (Karupin)

Father’s Occupation: Temple priest (local)

Elementary School: Los Angeles Saint Youth Elementary School

Middle School: Seishun Academy Junior High School

Grade & Class: First Year | Class 1-2 | Seat 3

Club: Tennis Club (regular)

Committee: Library Committee

Strong Subjects: English, chemistry

Weak Subjects: Science experiments, Japanese

Most Visited Spot at School: Under the big tree behind the school building

World Cup Team: U-17 World Cup USA Representatives ➜ U-17 World Cup Japanese Representatives

Favorite Motto: “All or Nothing.”

Daily Routines: Playing with Karupin

Hobbies: Bathing with bath salts from Japan’s famous hot springs ➜ Clearing games he’s borrowed, watching cat videos [23.5]

Favorite Color: Silver

Favorite Music: J-Pop

Favorite Movie: Any kind of Hollywood film

Favorite Book: Monthly Pro Tennis ➜ TENNIS LIFE (an American tennis magazine) [23.5]

Favorite Food: Grilled fish (with little bones), chawanmushi, local confections [23.5], shrimp senbei (plum and kimchi flavor) [removed]

Favorite Anniversary: Any day he can play tennis

Preferred Type: A girl that looks good with a ponytail

Ideal Date Spot: Santa Montica Third Street Promenade ➜ Santa Monica Pier Pacific Park [23.5]

His Gift for a Special Person: “Just tell me what you want.”

Where He Wants to Travel: A snow-viewing hot spring

What He Wants Most Right Now: Nintendo DS ➜ Nintendo 3DS [10.5 II] ➜ A smart watch [23.5]

Dislikes: Waking up early, cleaning the temple floors [removed], paparazzi [23.5]

Skills Outside of Tennis: Animals take a liking to him for some reason, can cleanly peel fruit [23.5], horseback riding(?) [TP]

Spends Allowance On: Fanta/Ponta

Routine During the World Cup: Soaking in an open-air bath

[DATA]

Height: 151cm | 4’11” ➜ 152.5cm | 5’0” [23.5]

Weight: 50kg | 110 lbs ➜ 47kg | 103 lbs [23.5]

Shoe Size: 24cm

Dominant Arm: Left

Vision: 1.5 Left & Right

Play Style: All-Rounder

Signature Moves: Twist Serve, Drive A, Drive B, Drive C, Drive D, Cool Drive, Selfless State, Pinnacle of Perfection, Samurai Drive, Hope [23.5]

Number of Times His Friends Visited Him in the US: 7.8 times a month

Equipment Brands:

Hats: FILA

Clothing: FILA

Racket: BRIDGESTONE (DYNABEAM GRANDEA)

Shoes: FILA (Mark Philippoussis Mid)

Fitness Test Results:

Side Steps: 71

Shuttle Run: 119

Back Strength: 102kg

Grip Strength: 42.3kg (left)

Backbend: 59.5cm

Seated Forward Bend: 39cm

50m Run: 6.1 seconds

Standing Long Jump: 237cm

Handball Throw: 28m

Endurance Run (1500m): 4:46

Overall Rating: Speed: 4 / Power: 3 / Stamina: 4 / Mental: 5 / Technique: 5 / Total: 21

Kurobe Memo: “Even though many areas already have a high degree of perfection, I suspect it’s highly likely he’ll continue to grow and improve. I would like to see him work on building his body without sacrificing balance.” <Official Description>

[POSSESSIONS]

What’s in His Bedroom [10.5]:

Trophies from past competitions: They’re randomly placed on top of his dresser since he doesn’t really care for them

Alarm clock on his bed: The alarm doesn’t necessarily wake him up…

TV and game consoles: He has several types of game consoles but keeps the one he uses the most (Nintendo 64) connected to the TV

Closet: Where his school uniforms are stored. His mother will put them away if they’re left out

His pajamas he had left out: Left strewn on his bed. He’s always in a rush when he gets ready for school

Karupin’s favorite cat toy: A fluffy cat tail toy

What’s in His Bag [10.5]:

A beginner’s guide to doubles: A guide he bought after playing doubles with Momoshiro. He forgot it was still in there…

Notebook: His math notebook that he forgot to take out

Photos of Karupin: He insists that he didn’t put them in there

Notepad: He’s written down emergency phone numbers since he’s always late

Pen case: His pen case he always uses for school. He left it in his bag

Game Boy Advance: Bought for him as a starting school gift, he plays it during his free time

Senbei: He likes drinking Fanta/Ponta when eating senbei

What’s in His Locker at the U-17 Training Camp [10.5 II]:

Game console: A PlayStation PSP. He’s absorbed in video games when he’s not playing tennis and was seen playing a tennis game before practice

Photo of Karupin: One of his favorite photos of Karupin that’s been framed. He takes it with him on trips and expeditions

Fanta/Ponta: Grape flavor, his favorite

Senbei: His favorite snack. Having Fanta and senbei together is a must for him

What’s in His Travel Bag [23.5]:

Shio senbei from Okinawa: Gifted to him by Tanishi to celebrate his return to team Japan

[TRIVIA]

The Prince of Tennis 10.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 11/02/2001

Although he’s lived in the USA, he still prefers Japanese food and isn’t fond of Western food

People tend to be aggravated by him due to his abrasive personality, but he means no ill-intent by it

He gained his arrogant and abrasive personality from growing up in the USA

He will speak his mind regardless of how it sounds as he believes it’s a way of being kind

His first name is written in katakana rather than kanji. It’s alluded that it may be due to his mother being another nationality besides Japanese

Konomi had Ryoma wear a hat since he thought it was cool, and wanted people to associate his FILA hat with him

He is called “Shorty” by Kikumaru but does not mind it since he states height doesn’t matter in tennis

He likes grape-flavored Fanta/Ponta

He keeps everything he needs for school in his tennis bag, hence why he gets confused when some items are still in it

He is described as pessimistic, but shy, gentle, and always striving for improvement

Konomi originally did not intend for him to be the protagonist. The role was originally going to be given to Kintarou, with Ryoma being his rival. He initially thought Ryoma would be difficult to portray as a protagonist, be better as a sub character, and that making him the protagonist would dampen the mood of the series. He eventually decided on Ryoma and built the other characters around him

Konomi describes him as a “bad guy,” and that him defeating people who are even worse is a focal point of the series

The Prince of Tennis 20.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 12/04/2003

He is described to easily get engaged in a single subject and then excel in that area

When he concentrates, he will become so absorbed in what he’s doing that he will not pay attention to his surroundings

He is described to be suited for professions that require special skills, such as a pilot or astronaut

He is very susceptible to change and has an insatiable desire to become stronger

One of his favorite subjects is chemistry since the science behind the substances changing, combining, and gaining different properties reminds him of tennis

He does not remember when he started playing tennis, and states he thinks he’s been playing it since he was born

His secondary sport would be soccer

The Prince of Tennis 40.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 12/04/2007

He is described to be sociable and lively, but doesn’t get too involved in his personal relationships and tends to be reserved

His friends and schoolmates often visited his house when he lived in the US

He did not know what “Old Maid” was until he played it at the joint training camp with Rokkaku

In Genius 305, when he had won his match against Atobe and everyone huddled around him, someone had quietly handed him the shaver, but it’s a mystery on who it was

He considers Kintarou to be quite strong, and wouldn’t mind having an official match with him someday

He is the character Konomi states he has the least in common with, the second being Tezuka

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 1 | Publication Date: 11/04/2009

He, Krauser, Atobe, and Yagyuu were heard having a conversation together in English

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 2 | Publication Date: 12/04/2009

He takes naps around the training camp along with Jirou

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 4 | Publication Date: 02/04/2010

He had gotten his hat mixed up with Sanada’s

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 5 | Publication Date: 03/04/2010

He likes his grilled fish with not many bones and finds removing them to be annoying

The person he currently dislikes the most is his father

If he had a long vacation, he would go play tennis on the western side of Japan since he states they have strong opponents

He wants to win all four major world tennis championships

When asked what kind of plant or animal he is like, he replies with a cat since they’re free-spirited

When asked what his current goals are, he replies that he wants to fight more stronger opponents and win against them

He is named after Ooka Echizen, also known as Ooka Tadasuke

Konomi came up with his “Selfless State” technique since he wanted to write a story where the main character’s dormant power would awaken when faced against an unbeatable enemy. And since Ryoma was a returnee, he had him speak in English to surprise the audience and give his scenes a fantasy-like feel

Konomi corrects his statement that Ryoma didn’t win national USA junior tournaments four years in a row, he had meant that when Ryoma started tennis, he had competed and won in regular USA junior tournaments four times in a row

Konomi states he has tried drawing Ryoma more mature as the series progresses and draws Ryoma’s shoes and racket bigger to make him appear smaller

One of His School Days:

6:30am - Woken up by his cousin

6:45am - Eats breakfast while half-asleep, then goes to school

7:30am - Late for morning practice, does thirty laps

8:40am - 1st Period: Math, half-asleep and dozing off

9:40am - 2nd Period: English (grammar), is half-asleep and dozing off)

11:00am - 3rd Period: PE (bar exercises)

12:00pm - 4th Period: Geography (quiz)

12:50pm - Lunch, buys bread at the school store after eating

1:10pm - Gives in, buys and drinks milk

1:20pm - 5th Period: Science I (physics), is sleepy from eating

2:20pm - 6th Period: Japanese (classic literature), thinks of ideas for volleys

3:20pm - Library committee meeting, wasn’t listening

4:00pm - Club activities, earnestly practices volleys

5:30pm - Stops by Momoshiro and a CD shop, then returns home

6:00pm - Dinner, bathes (with bath salts from Beppu Onsen)

6:30pm - Rallies with his father

10:30pm - Plays with Karupin while listening to music

11:00pm - Falls asleep while playing games on his bed

The Prince of Tennis II Official Character Guide: PairPuri Vol. 9 | Publication Date: 09/02/2011

Mifune’s eagles are shown to be fond and gentle towards him

The Prince of Tennis II 10.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 09/04/2013

He texts his mother everyday asking her to send him pictures of Karupin

He quickly became friends with the dogs at the training camp

The Prince of Tennis II 23.5 Fanbook | Publication Date: 05/02/2018

When he and Ryoga were younger, they went out to play and had gotten lost for three days. They eventually managed to hitchhike home

Konomi had originally intended to show him being anxious about joining team USA, and then being helped by them to join team Japan again

Konomi states he may continue Ryoma and Fuji’s match in the rain

The items Horio had brought to the camp for him were Fanta/Ponta

The Prince of Tennis 20th Anniversary Book: Tenipuri Party | Publication Date: 08/02/2019

He did not mind playing for team USA and states the country doesn’t matter as long as he can play tennis

He did not care about being on the same team as Ryoga and had actually wanted to play against him

He states he felt some changes when viewing team Japan from an outside perspective

He returned to team Japan because he had thought of the people who made him stronger and wanted to fight alongside them

[httpiastri]

I have to laugh at your surprise with the fighting in hockey because I don’t even follow it that closely but I grew up right outside of Philadelphia so I am of course a flyers fan because to root for anything other than a Philly team would be blasphemy (though everyone in the family roots for Michigan in college hockey because I went there)

we went to the game against the rangers last month and the little pre-show with Gritty was literally him doing the training montage from Rocky (do people outside the US know Rocky or know just how important a Philly thing that movie is?) and then “getting into the ring” with a guy in a rangers jersey and “knocking him out”

lmao youre definitely allowed to laugh at me, i am too!! i watch a lot of handball, which i know isnt a thing in america so i wont blame you for not knowing what it is, but it's also a really physical sport where you're allowed to tackle each other to the ground and push each other around and so on (without any protection, though) – BUT i have never in my 22 years seen an actual fistfight on the court. if two players get angry at each other, they can kinda like shove each other a little bit then the refs jump in instantly and they get penalties (and can be forced to leave the match). but ive never never never seen even a single punch thrown. so like idk i knew it was physical but it still surprised me!!

i actually rewatched the devils/rangers game yesterday (it was on the tv surprisingly lol) and i think one of the main things that hit me was like… how silly it looked? maybe something is wrong with me for not finding fights like that cool or attractive or whatever?? but esp when they had their gloves on and stood there, it looked like they were just bad boxers 😭 and then there was one sequence where the two players just kept on missing each other bcs after trying to throw a hit, they would dodge, so they just kept going back and forth like that without anyone actually landing a hit??? 😭😭

THOUGH!! just remembered that i watched the uhhhh i guess it was the junior world finals? almost a year ago? usa vs sweden? seeing the fight at the end there just bcs the swedes were losing 😐 at least fight bcs of something reasonable, not just "we're losing, i have to show him that i hate him" or whatever

[alpaca-clouds]

Sports in a Solarpunk World

Let me end this week with another question that I have seen discussed a ton within the Solarpunk community, when it comes both to worldbuilding and imagining a better future.

What would sports look like in a Solarpunk future?

Usually the discussion of this topic centers around the topics of tribalism and rivalry and whether sports, which usually have the goal of winning over others, are really in line with the collectivist Solarpunk mindset.

I, meanwhile, see the real issue with sports in something else. Say it with me now: Capitalism.

But let me quickly explain: I do not think that in general things were two or more parties are in rivalry with each other and play games were one person wins and another looses are really a big problem. Winning and loosing is okay and it is not anti-solarpunk, as long as not too much value is linked to the winning.

The tribalism, of course, is more of a problem. But the tribalism is actually also quite linked to the entire capitalism thing.

Hear me out: If we talk "sports" right now, we usually talk about the big leagues. What that means might depend on your country. In Germany we might be talking about soccer and handball. In the USA it might be football, baseball or basketball. In Canada it is probably hockey. And in Japan probably soccer and baseball.

You know. Those big sports, where people in the country might actually know somewhat who is right now the top of the league. And who at the bottom. Where people might actually know when the big finale of the season happens and what not.

These sports... primarily exist so that a few people can make money.

No, the issie is not soccer or baseball or even football (though that one is close), but the organisation behind it.

Being from Germany our big sports is soccer of course, and as such even without being interested in it much, I know way too much about all the corruption within the FIFA and how there is a good chance, that actually to some regards the winners are actually decided before the games and what not. Like, it is a fucking swamp.

But of course the FIFA, the UEFA and whatever other local soccer organizations make fucking millions or even billions with it. With the merchandising of the different clubs, with the entrance fees, with the airing rights and what not. And in that system, where a few people make millions with it... the actual players (at times still teenagers) get exploited, while the big organizations actually make a big win out of the entire tribalism. Because the tribalism means, that the fans of one club over the other will want to "support" their club through buying more merchandise and what not.

And... I am not super knowledgable about other sports and their organizations, outside from knowing how exploited the players are. But I do assume that the financing works quite similarly.

So, let us think about what to change about it.

Here is the thing: Sports is fun. Both watching it and doing it is fun. It is good for people, too. It builds a sense of community. Or can do that, at least. So, sports totally should exist. And it does not really sound like horrible, if we were to say "No more big league sports", because... If people are good at a sport and like doing it and other people like watching it. Why not?

But instead of making these fixed clubs and linking them to a city or what not (while the players are not even from that city)... That kinda sounds bullshit. It makes for tribalism and for this entire merchandising stuff, that makes the entire thing so unsustainable.

So... Just allow the players to form their own teams each season. New teams every season. Something like that.

And during those games... put player well-fare first. Sure, people might still get injured, but... Do not encourage it. Make sure that people are safer than they are right now.

I honestly do not know, how this might look in detail. But I am rather sure that the sports are not the problem, but the entire sector of few people getting rich over it, while explointing everyone else.

[violets-and-mints-reblogs]

Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson being incredible

Sha’Carri Richardson’s amazing nails

Team USA women’s gymnastics team’s uniforms being covered in Swarovski crystals

Asher Hong wearing flags tucked over his ears as he watches the women’s gymnasts compete

The star hairclips in Qiu Qiyuan’s hair

Rebeca Andrade.

The Brazilian handball player Frossard who carried her Angolan rival Kassoma bridal-style when she was injured

The French people putting Leon Marchand’s name into the national anthem as they sing after he won gold, and Marchand turning his head to see them when he realizes what they’re doing

Imane Khelif facing bullshit transphobia as a cisgender woman and still going forward guaranteed a medal (I put she was intersex in here but she does not identify as intersex so I will respect that.)

The Palestinian Olympians competing for their people during active genocide

As a Parisian I was so ready to bitch on the Olympics but omfg these are the most entertaining games I have ever seen. So far we have:

Korean shooting lady creating an epidemic of bi panic

51yo way-too-casual shooting guy who might or might not actually be a hitman

Muffin man

Leon Marchand probably being Percy Jackson in disguise

Snoop Dog the n°1 Team USA cheerleader

The skateboarders’s bus going down so all the athletes had skate together through Paris to go to the competition, like a bunch of bffs

Clark Kent of gymnastics

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go for the gold!! xiao chiye @ the olympics (hwtask14)

i have a couple options for chiye. if he had his memories, i'd put him in equestrian eventing, because that involves cross-country, jumping, and dressage. he would do really well at the first two (not as well at dressage), but he'd definitely medal. however, my chiye at present does not have his memories, so i absolutely can't throw him on a horse. his other potential physical advantages are that he's tall (he's 6'4''), his arm strength is fairly impressive, and he's a great communicator under pressure. so i think a team sport would be his best bet! especially because (according to his false memories) he did a lot of team sports growing up, so he has the practice being able to work with other people and coordinate their efforts. being on a rowing team would be a good option, though i think he needs a little bit more of a mental challenge than just the repetitive motion of rowing. basketball could also be a decent option, though speed itself is not his greatest strength; he could be the person the rest of the basketball team always tries to get the ball to in order to dunk it, but i think he'd get bored doing that too. rugby is also an alluring alternative but in the discord someone (june?) joked about him being on the handball team and i actually think that's most accurate, because handball really requires both mental tactics and physical strength in a way that chiye would enjoy. it's a contact sport! he'd love that! he'd want to be more on the offense than the defense but could handle doing both-- plus his height would really help. i'm going to estimate that chiye would help his team win at least a silver. in his current memory-less state he'd be on team usa, and so he'd wear whatever the team usa outfit is/use the team usa trading pin. he would make a lot of social media posts coordinated with his teammates, and if he was given control of the team account he'd end up getting them in a little bit of hot water with the teasing comments he might leave on other teams' posts or videos, though he wouldn't do anything troublesome enough to get them eliminated or fined. if he went viral for anything, it'd be for video footage of him executing some insane play that shouldn't have been possible, while also being stunningly handsome. people love a good-looking olympian and he would eat up the attention, actually. he would want to pay for his own, far more comfortable accommodation outside the olympic village, but if his team really wanted him in the village he'd end up staying there anyway. and he's the kind of person who would watch/cheer on the olympics at home only if he were out at a bar with friends; if he's home alone, he wouldn't bother watching.

[riazendira]

Okay, first of all, equality would be this:

Because, frankly, if female nipples have to be covered, so do male.

But also, this was from 2021 ish? And the outfits for handball did change:

You can google “international handball federation rules” to find the pdf this came from. For some reason tumblr won’t let me add the link on mobile.

As for volleyball, here are the uniforms for the upcoming olympics:

Google “olympic volleyball uniform 2024” to find that pdf.

This is the most recent sports uniform controversy that I’m aware of: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/15/1244773342/nike-team-usa-women-uniform-revealing-olympics

It should be noted that Nike explained that these were merely “options” that the track and field team could choose and that there is a women’s outfit that includes more material than this (shorts), but I would still question the fact that Nike chose to initially showcase only the high rise wedgiewear as potentially sexist.

Are sports uniforms equal now? Nope. (Hey women’s gymnastics, have you improved at all in recent years? Somebody let me know, I’m at my research limit for the day) Are the protests and demands to change it working some? Yup. Keep getting pissed off. Stay pissed off. There are larger causes, but these “smaller” ones are all symptoms of the big ones. They’re worth fighting too. Give no quarter to these controlling ideas!

And while you’re pissed off about appearance based sexism, go look up some intersectional issues like Black women’s experiences with being told to wear their hair in “professional” ways. Or Muslim women wearing their hijab. These problems all still exist too. If we’re gonna be mad, let’s go for the full rage, yah? I basically exist on spite and chocolate these days anyway.

[thej320]

Week 3: The Male Gaze & Gender in Advertisements

How Sports Illustrated Presents Men VS Women

When you tune in to watch women’s sports, what do you see? Other than the phenomenal athleticism and fierce competition, there’s an undercurrent that often goes unspoken. The sexualization of female athletes through the lens of the "male gaze." This isn’t just about skimpy outfits, it’s about how women in sports are portrayed and perceived, subtly shaping our views and their experiences. The concept of the "male gaze" sprang from the realm of film theory, thanks to scholar Laura Mulvey. It refers to the way visual arts and literature depict the world and women from a masculine point of view, presenting women as objects of male pleasure. In sports, this perspective translates into how cameras linger on female athletes' bodies, how commentators discuss their appearances, and even how their uniforms are designed. More about aesthetic appeal than functionality. 

So, how does this gaze appear in the world of sports? It’s in the slow-motion replays focusing on body parts rather than athletic action. It’s in the advertisements featuring female athletes in provocative poses unrelated to their sport. And yes, it’s often in their uniforms, designed to attract attention rather than optimize performance. For example, beach volleyball players have long been known for their bikini uniforms, which many argue are chosen for visual appeal rather than athletic necessity. Contrast this with male volleyball players who wear tank tops and shorts. The difference in coverage is stark and speaks volumes about the intended audience's gaze. 

Men's Beach Volleyball Uniform VS Women's

A current example of this is the new Nike uniforms for Track and Field. These uniforms are supposed to represent team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, people were quick to notice the stark difference in the uniforms between the Men's and the Women's. The uniforms are being called "inappropriate" and "skimpy" (Li). Laura Fleshman, a former athlete calls the uniform "a costume born of patriarchal forces that are no longer welcome or needed to get eyes on women’s sports." She continues by saying, "If this outfit was truly beneficial to physical performance, men would wear it. This is not an elite athletic kit for track and field." Fleshman alludes to the uniform being crafted by "the male gaze" by saying the uniform would have looked different if they were designing it purely to benefit athletic performance.

Another example is from the German gymnastics team's protest customary at the 2021 European Gymnastics Championships, where they chose to compete in full-body suits. This move was extensively reported and applauded as a protest sexism in sports. The Norwegian beach handball team was also punished for competing in the European Championships in shorts rather than the compulsory bikini bottoms, highlighting the rigid and frequently sexualized clothing regulations placed on female athletes (Olympic Analysis). 

The male gaze is not only prominent in crafting uniforms, but prevalent in female athletes advertisements. The sexualization seeps into media coverage and sponsorships. Female athletes are frequently asked about their personal lives and fashion choices, and even their roles as mothers (Bell). These questions are less commonly posed to their male counterparts. This type of coverage subtly shifts the focus from their skills and achievements to their roles in traditional gender stereotypes. Research highlights the impact of this skewed portrayal. Studies have shown that media coverage of women's sports is significantly sexualized compared to men's, affecting not only public perception but also the athletes own self-image and performance (Williams). Female athletes often feel pressured to conform to certain physical standards to secure sponsorships or media attention, which are crucial for their careers (Williams).

Example of gender role stereotypes and gender displays in advertisements. Danika Patrick, a professional race car driver, being presented in a sexual way for a Super Bowl commercial.

Throughout these challenges, there is a growing movement to develop and redefine women's sports. Advocates aiming at changing uniform regulations to focus on functionality and comfort are gaining ground. Also, there’s a push for more respectful and equal media coverage that focuses on the athletes' skills and achievements without unnecessary sexualization. Organizations and campaigns worldwide are calling for media reform, promoting hashtags like #CoverTheAthlete, which challenges media outlets to cover female athletes based on their performance rather than their appearances (Bell). These movements underscore a critical demand for change, advocating for a new way of viewing and valuing women in sports. one that respects their prowess and dedication. 

The journey toward fairness in sports media and representation is ongoing. It calls for a collective effort to recognize and dismantle the ingrained patterns of the male gaze. As audiences, we can drive change by supporting media that respects and highlights female athletes for their talents and achievements. Let’s cheer for the incredible skills, the hard fought matches, and the unbelievable moments of true sportsmanship. Over everything, the true spirit of sports lies in celebration of human potential, not in the sexualization of athletes' bodies. So, the next time you watch a women’s sports event, take a moment to consider what you’re really seeing, and how you can be part of the change in how the world views women in sports. 

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Summer and Winter Olympics

Daily writing promptWhat Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most?View all responses With the summer one coming up, I enjoy watching swimming the first week and athletics the next. I also enjoy watching soccer, basketball (especially when Team USA wins a gold), field hockey, handball, table tennis, triathlon, and rhythmic gymnastics On the winter games, my favorites are alpine skiing,…

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Volleyball: A Dynamic and Fast-Paced Sport

 Volleyball is a thrilling and dynamic sport that captivates both players and spectators with its fast-paced action and strategic gameplay. Played by millions of people worldwide, volleyball has evolved from a casual beach pastime to a highly competitive and organized sport. In this 800-word exploration, we will delve into the history, rules, techniques, and the global appeal of volleyball.

History of Volleyball:

Volleyball has a fascinating history that dates back to the late 19th century. It was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA. Morgan aimed to create a new sport that combined elements of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball, allowing for a less strenuous activity suitable for older adults. Originally called "mintonette," the game underwent a name change to volleyball when a spectator observed the volleying nature of the play.

From its modest beginnings, volleyball quickly spread across the United States and then internationally, becoming an Olympic sport in 1964 for men and 1964 for women. The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), founded in 1947, governs international competitions and ensures standardization of rules and regulations.

Rules of Volleyball:

Volleyball is played on a rectangular court divided into two equal halves by a net. The objective is to score points by grounding the ball in the opponent's court. Each team consists of six players, and the game is played in sets, with the first team to reach 25 points winning the set. If the match extends to a fifth set, the winning team must reach 15 points.

Players rotate positions after winning the right to serve, and the team that wins a rally earns the right to serve next. Points are scored through a variety of actions, including spiking, blocking, and defensive plays. A team is allowed a maximum of three successive touches to return the ball over the net.

One of the unique aspects of volleyball is the libero, a specialized defensive player wearing a different color jersey. The libero is allowed to replace any back-row player without prior notice to the officials, enhancing a team's defensive capabilities.

Techniques and Strategies:

Volleyball is a game of skill, agility, and teamwork. Key techniques include spiking, blocking, serving, digging, and setting. A spike, often the highlight of a match, involves a player forcefully hitting the ball over the net, aiming to score a point. Timing, power, and precision are crucial for a successful spike.

Blocking is another essential aspect, with players forming a human wall at the net to deflect the opponent's spike. Skilled blockers use impeccable timing and read the opponent's intentions to disrupt their attack.

Serving is the initiation of each rally and comes in various forms, such as the float serve, jump serve, and topspin serve. A well-placed serve can put the receiving team on the defensive from the start.

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caeleb dressel reacts after winning the gold medal in the men's 100m freestyle final on day six of the tokyo 2020 olympic games (photos by al bello/getty images)

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Rip Baek, they wanna make you an American football stan 🤡 I never understood Super Bowl tbh, some performances aren't even good anyway

Lol you're saying the Mbappe x RM saga will finally end? If he plays and behaves well be my guest, but it's on sight Kylian!!!

It's always sad seeing top players struggle in the NTs, because they're doing all the work. The disproportion is really big. I can't blame other players since a lot of them don't play in CL clubs, but it's so embarrassing sometimes 😭

So brother Baek could've been a cricket star?! Omg damn that injury sounds nasty though. I don't know shit about cricket actually. Tbf my wrist was already twisted because of another evil team ball sport called HANDBALL. My spaghetti arms couldn't take it lolol, I'm decent at basketball though! I did break two of my fingers while playing, but 😅

Pique thinks he's a spy or a detective trying to "expose" RM every 4 months, let it go... I can't believe Shakira got with him, girl??? I had to show some of the best football moments to my ignorant USA friend and I ofc sent her the Zidane headbutt and Suarez biting, culture <3

It happens every year so I don't think Salah cares? Good for him, but on the other hand I'd just stop posting at this point, cause the comments are getting worse and worse

Harry Kane being a disappointment isn't anything new lmao. Believe it or not, but I unfortunately have some Spurs fans among my friends and they're often mad at him

Omg, yeah see suddenly everyone knows everyone. Bestie I don't go to weddings, but I probably heard the songs you've mentioned, got me all curious 👀 Riverdale was filmed near you?! I'm so sorry, that's so bad 😩

Is the Yunho fic hot & cold too then? How's it going?

Hwa is a mystery, because no way he wouldn't be able to take Hongjoong down. Sometimes he does this though, soooo 🤔 runner Hwa AU... I'm manifesting

I hope Hwa will be able to attend EXO's concert 🤞🏻 I wouldn't mind a free ticket either, heh. Uhmmm wow, Neymar Jeongin stan... I better not see him at EXO World though

That radio clip of Seonghwa, I'm starting at nose ☺

Seonghwa stans Taemin and Taemin is Jesus, Taemin has passed his role to Seonghwa! But why did Woo say the choreography is tough, but Hwa said otherwise lmao. Maybe Seonghwa isn't doing anything 😭

Btw this person spoke the truth a fear, but they're booing them ausyshshjsjsjsbababsb. If they saw our opinions ☠ can't say shit on that app, because everything is anti behaviour

Halazia on the other hand seems nice, at least in contrast to Paradgim, idk if I'll be obsessed cause I'm used to them spoiling half the song so I'm not sure how I feel yet ajuduwuwsjjsjssjs, but everyone's already calling it SOTY ofc 😭 the performance spoilers what's going oooooon, feathers?! My issue is the cb is at 6am my time AGAIN???!!!! What happened to later comebacks, fuck America I know it's all for Billboard!!! 😭

LMAO gitl, so someone asked if the person on my lockscreen was my girlfriend??? And it's Christmas kitty Hwa I almost died

Oh he... yeah so anyway 🧍🏼‍♀️🧎🏼‍♀️

ALSO MINGI'S HAIR IS YELLOW AND RED AGAIN AAAAAAAA

Wait what's the god save the queen option about 😭 anyways I'm a communist, honestly I got called one more times that I can count so 🤷🏼‍♀️

Oh no Baeksy, HUI ON BOYS PLANET AS A CONTESTANT??? HE GOT RELEASED FOR THIS?! 😭😭😭😭🔪🔪🔪🔪 - DV 💖

hi helloo!!

Rip Baek, they wanna make you an American football stan 🤡 I never understood Super Bowl tbh, some performances aren't even good anyway //// Lol you're saying the Mbappe x RM saga will finally end? If he plays and behaves well be my guest, but it's on sight Kylian!!!

LMFAOOOO 😭😭😭 u will never catch me being one <3 id probably get whooped if i ever put on the american football in this ethnic household fbwndbej,,,, i AM SAYING PERHAPS partially bc at psg he gets the recognition and if he were to move it,,, he’d have to share it the spotlight but since he gets his fair share of it psg iM HYPOTHESIZING that he will not leave unless ronaldo pulls up that is dbd  

and also pelé??? 😭😭🤚🏻 vivienne westwood???

It's always sad seeing top players struggle in the NTs, because they're doing all the work. The disproportion is really big. I can't blame other players since a lot of them don't play in CL clubs, but it's so embarrassing sometimes 😭

yEAAAH! it’s cringe to even watch, i skipped so many of porto’s matches bc of it inconsistency in the plays and the ups and downs,,, if i compare them to argentina u could tell they all worked in a TEAM even if they got messi in, for porto it was like ronaldo was the only one being the definition of TEAM but when he’s benched it just crumbled,,, but i guess a lot of them have an experience now and hopefully put up a great fight next wc!

So brother Baek could've been a cricket star?! Omg damn that injury sounds nasty though. I don't know shit about cricket actually. Tbf my wrist was already twisted because of another evil team ball sport called HANDBALL. My spaghetti arms couldn't take it lolol, I'm decent at basketball though! I did break two of my fingers while playing, but 😅

fhandhwk nO bc we were REALLY onto him being one but then everyone kept pressuring him saying you’d be on tv and then the ball hit his nose and made a bump on it and it was determined he would never <3 dbwnbdsn no its ok cricket’s like football, if u watch it u can tell exactly what’s going on! LMFAOOOO GTFO HANDBALLS SO MUCH FUN HOW THE FUCK DO U FUCK UR WRIST UP PLAYING THAT ANON U MUST BE TWISTING IT AND HITTING ALL THE SCORES 😭😭😭 ronaldo + lewa possessed u i tell u, STOPPP??? ANON??? I WISH U SAW MY FACE WHEN I READ THAT 😭😭😭 anon hOW stop did the ball jam really hard and ur body just gave up 😭😭

Pique thinks he's a spy or a detective trying to "expose" RM every 4 months, let it go… I can't believe Shakira got with him, girl??? I had to show some of the best football moments to my ignorant USA friend and I ofc sent her the Zidane headbutt and Suarez biting, culture <3

NO SRS I WONT BE SURPRISED IF HES SOME TABLOID SOLELY MADE TO EXPOSE RM 😭😭😭 no bc theres like compilations of shakira destroying pique’s emotions and its so funny to watch after the shit he’s done, deserved 🤩 RBQMDBWMCKCK STOP U SHOWED THE BEST THINGS STOP IT FNFNJCKC CULTURE !!!!! CORRECT !!!! literally no one remembers the winners it’s just the headbutt, he def cursed italy ever since dbdb did u show the pep ramos duo 🔫

It happens every year so I don't think Salah cares? Good for him, but on the other hand I'd just stop posting at this point, cause the comments are getting worse and worse

yeah!! like i get religion but ppl also celebrate christmas,,, AND halloween?? it’s not like he’s disrespecting his own religion?? bro just wants to have a good time 😭😭😭 he's having a great season so far too now!

Harry Kane being a disappointment isn't anything new lmao. Believe it or not, but I unfortunately have some Spurs fans among my friends and they're often mad at him Omg, yeah see suddenly everyone knows everyone. Bestie I don't go to weddings, but I probably heard the songs you've mentioned, got me all curious 👀 Riverdale was filmed near you?! I'm so sorry, that's so bad 😩

LMFAOOOO i believe it 100% bc my english cousins were like “disappointed but not surprised actually” 😭😭 omg u must’ve heard his songs! if u didnt go to a hindu wedding bdbd if u watched the movie happy new year? with srk, there’s a track called lovely i think he produced it, he’s worked w/ mr snoop before! tho is songs are primarily from early 20’s! YEAH TRAGIC !!!! ABSOLUTELY TRAGIC I TELL U, constant memories of im a weirdo 🔫🔫

Is the Yunho fic hot & cold too then? How's it going? /// Hwa is a mystery, because no way he wouldn't be able to take Hongjoong down. Sometimes he does this though, soooo 🤔 runner Hwa AU… I'm manifesting

it is hot & cold! banter and silly arguments and a reincarnation of betty white as yunho’s grandmother like the proposal <3 yEAH LIKE NO WAY??? is he just masking his strongness under the humble, nice, oldest persona,,, need him to throw hands,,, runner hwa au,, where he asks the ostracized, once track prodigy for help who shuns him away <3 readers older too!

I hope Hwa will be able to attend EXO's concert 🤞🏻 I wouldn't mind a free ticket either, heh. Uhmmm wow, Neymar Jeongin stan… I better not see him at EXO World though

I HOPE HE DO BC IM EXPECTING HIM TO BE THERE 🔫🔫🔫 BFMWBDKSBDKCKC free ticket is what im hoping for atm bc ik im not getting the tickets 😭😭 they do a raffle thing too all my hope is for that,,, FBWMBDWKKCKC  neymar a kai stan?? 😵‍💫😵‍💫

That radio clip of Seonghwa, I'm starting at nose ☺ //// Seonghwa stans Taemin and Taemin is Jesus, Taemin has passed his role to Seonghwa! But why did Woo say the choreography is tough, but Hwa said otherwise lmao. Maybe Seonghwa isn't doing anything 😭

ANONNNN

taemin is the son of jesus, need to witness him live so bad ill make him my religion on spot fbfb SEONGHWA BECAME JESUS

i am gonna stop

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what THE fUCK

Btw this person spoke the truth a fear, but they're booing them ausyshshjsjsjsbababsb. If they saw our opinions ☠ can't say shit on that app, because everything is anti behaviour

they so brave for this bc its no one would wanna admit,, UTOPIA SUPREMACY!!!! LMFAOOOO the comment just under the post 😭😭😭😭

Halazia on the other hand seems nice, at least in contrast to Paradgim, idk if I'll be obsessed cause I'm used to them spoiling half the song so I'm not sure how I feel yet ajuduwuwsjjsjssjs, but everyone's already calling it SOTY ofc 😭 the performance spoilers what's going oooooon, feathers?! My issue is the cb is at 6am my time AGAIN???!!!! What happened to later comebacks, fuck America I know it's all for Billboard!!! 😭

sEEE NOW its def better than paradigm, i do dislike the “hala hala hala halzia” i prefer just the “halaziA” they do with their voices and it’s oomph 🤌🏻 the beat at hongjoong’s rap was sICK,, for a moment the beat drop was like the same type of music as dazzling light bUTTT it was good!! jongho’s vocals great i do think mayhaps there couldve been a chorus where they all sing together and it would be chills w the drop,, it was an almost anti drop in the first half,, ur opinions on it??

LMAO gitl, so someone asked if the person on my lockscreen was my girlfriend??? And it's Christmas kitty Hwa I almost died //// Oh he…  yeah so anyway 🧍🏼‍♀️🧎🏼‍♀️ALSO MINGI'S HAIR IS YELLOW AND RED AGAIN AAAAAAAA

LMFAOOOO RHQKDHQKHDKW UR GIRLFRIEND IS SEONGHWA !!!!! SCREAMING DHDJDJDJ£|€£\€\ IM NOT EVEN LOOKING AT HIM IM STUCK ON UR STORY STOP THATS HILARIOUS DHDJ

Wait what's the god save the queen option about 😭 anyways I'm a communist, honestly I got called one more times that I can count so 🤷🏼‍♀️

A COMMUNIST 😭😭😭😭 i am a christmas enthusiast <3 heres another!

Oh no Baeksy, HUI ON BOYS PLANET AS A CONTESTANT??? HE GOT RELEASED FOR THIS?! 😭😭😭😭🔪🔪🔪🔪 - DV 💖

NO CAUSE???? WHAT THE HELL???? 😭😭😭😭😭  

bro’s acting

is this not ceo hwa

and im afraid that arrange marriage fic is topping the tier atm…

ikon freedom era and bp going black label?? what IS GOING ON BFFB

AND A POST MALONE SONG FOR ATTEEZ IM GONNA START SCREAMINNNNG oh its not with hwa 😭😭😭😭

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out lgbtq+ olympians!

this is my third attempt at this post. I am using the list compiled by outsports here. i highly encourage you to click through and read about each of these athletes.

below the cut is the list of the 182* out lgbtq+ athletes at the tokyo games. from the outsports list i have added some scheduling information -- if they've already competed, how they did, and if they are still competing/are yet to compete, when you can catch them. all times are US central daylight, because that's where I live.

representation in sport is SO important for lgbtq+ kids. allies, PLEASE make it a point to post about these athletes on your social media. making the olympic team is a HUGE accomplishment for anyone, and the social barriers that exist for most lgbtq+ athletes make it even MORE amazing.

Arranged by alphabetical order of sport. I have bolded the names of athletes who are still competing or will compete later in the Olympics. Athletes' names are italicized when they win a medal.

lgbtq+ medal count lol:

gold: 11 silver: 12 bronze: 9

3x3 Basketball

Stefanie Dolson (USA) - Team USA won GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Basketball

Julie Allemand (Belgium) - Belgium lost to Japan in the quarterfinals.

Marjorie Carpréaux (Belgium)

Kim Mestdagh (Belgium)

Ann Wauters (Belgium)

Sue Bird (USA) - Sue was a co-flag bearer at the Opening Ceremonies, as voted upon by her fellow Olympic athletes. Team USA's won gold!

Chelsea Gray (USA)

Brittney Griner (USA)

Breanna Stewart (USA)

Diana Taurasi (USA)

Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage (Puerto Rico) - Puerto Rico finished group play 0-3 in Group C.

Dayshalee Salamán (Puerto Rico)

Leilani Mitchell (Australia) - Australia was defeated in the quarterfinals by Team USA.

Shaina Pellington (Canada) - Canada finished group play 1-2 in Group A.

BMX Freestyle - NB: You'll find BMX listed under "cycling" when looking at online scheduling.

Perris Benegas (USA) - Perris competes in BMX Freestyle and placed fourth.

Hannah Roberts (USA) - Hannah also competes in BMX Freestyle and won the silver medal!!

Chelsea Wolfe (USA, reserve)

Boxing

Rashida Ellis (USA) - Rashida competes in the women's lightweight event and was defeated in the Round of 16.

Kellie Harrington (Ireland) - Kellie, the flagbearer for Team Ireland, competed in the women's lightweight event and won gold!

Michaela Walsh (Ireland) - Michaela competed in the women's featherweight event. She lost in the Round of 16 to the Italian, Irma Testa, 0-5.

Nesthy Petecio (Philippines) - Nesthy competes in women's featherweight and won the silver medal!!

Irish Bagno (Philippines) - Irish competes in women's flyweight and was defeated in the Round of 16.

Canoe Slalom

Evy Leibfarth (USA) - Evy placed 20th in the K-1 slalom with a Run 1 score of 125.85 (lower scores are better). This put her into the semifinal where she placed 12th and missed qualifying for the final by two places. Evy placed 18th in the C-1 semifinal.

Florence Maheu (Canada) - Florence placed 13th in the K-1 slalom with a Run 1 score of 114.29. In the semifinals she placed 23rd.

Cycling

Georgia Simmerling (Canada) - Georgia competed in the women's team pursuit on the track. Team Canada placed 4th.

Valerie Demey (Belgium) - Valerie competed in the women's road race but did not finish.

Diving

Tom Daley (Britain) - This 4-time Olympian won his first gold medal in Tokyo on the 10m platform synchro with his diving partner Matty Lee. Tom won bronze in the 10m platform!

Anton Down-Jenkins (New Zealand) - Anton's event is the 3m springboard individual. Anton placed 8th in the final!

Equestrian

Cathrine Dufour (Denmark) - Cathrine competed in Team Dressage, in which her team placed 4th with a score of 7540.

Edward Gal (Netherlands) - Edward also competed in Team Dressage, finishing in 5th with a score of 7479.5.

Hans Peter Minderhoud (Netherlands) - Hans Peter is Edward's teammate.

Carl Hester (Britain) - Carl competed in Team Dressage, earning the bronze medal with a score of 7723!

Domien Michiels (Belgium) - Domien competed in the Team Dressage event, ranking 10th in the qualifying rounds with a score of 6702.5, missing the finals by 2 places.

Nick Wagman (USA, reserve)

Fencing

Astrid Guyart (France) - Astrid earned a silver medal in the women's team foil event!!

Field Hockey

Sarah Jones (Britain) - The British team won bronze!

Leah Wilkinson (Britain)

Susannah Townsend (Britain)

Grace O’Hanlon (New Zealand) - New Zealand was defeated by the Netherlands in the quarterfinal.

Anne Veenendaal (Netherlands) - The Dutch team won gold!

Golf

Mel Reid (Britain) - Mel ended the tournament in 55th.

Alena Sharp (Canada) - Alena ended the tournament in 49th.

Handball

Babi Arenhart (Brazil) - Brazil finished 1-1-3 in group play in the women's tournament.

Nathalie Hagman (Sweden) - Sweden finished the tournament in 4th.

Alexandra Lacrabère (France) - France won gold!

Amandine Leynaud (France)

Judo

Alice Bellandi (Italy) - Alice's quest for gold ended in the semifinals of the women's 70kg event.

Amandine Buchard (France) - Amandine competed in the women's 52kg event. She earned SILVER! The gold was earned by Uta Abe of Japan. She earned gold in the mixed team event!

Nina Cutro-Kelly (USA) - Nina competes in the women's +78kg event and she was defeated in the Round of 32.

Jasmin Grabowski (Germany) - Jasmin competes in the women's +78kg event. She was defeated in the Round of 32. In the mixed team event, she won bronze!

Natalie Powell (Britain) - Natalie competes in the women's 78kg event. She was defeated in the Round of 16 by South Korean Yoon Hyunji.

Tessie Savelkouls (Netherlands) - Tessa competes in the women's +78kg event and was defeated in the Round of 32.

Sanne van Dijke (Netherlands) - Sanne competed in the women's 70kg event and earned a BRONZE MEDAL!

Guusje Steenhuis (Netherlands) - Guusje competes in the women's -78kg. She was eliminated from the competition in the repechage contest after the quarterfinal.

Raz Hershko (Israel) - Raz competes in the women's +78kg event where she placed 9th. She won a bronze medal in the mixed team event!

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rut Castillo Galindo (Mexico) - Rut competed in the Individual All-Around, where she placed 22nd in qualifications with a combined score of 82.750.

Rowing

Saskia Budgett (Britain, reserve)

Kendall Chase (USA) - Kendall and her women's four teammates won Final B with a time of 6:33.65.

Gia Doonan (USA) - Gia was part of the women's eight, qualifying for Final A by winning their heat. Gia and her team placed 4th in Final A.

Meghan O’Leary (USA) - Meghan competes in women's quadruple sculls. She and her team, including Ellen Tomek, placed 4th in Final B.

Jessica Thoennes (USA) - Jessica is Gia's teammate in the women's eight and placed 4th in Final A.

Ellen Tomek (USA) - Ellen is Meghan's teammate in the women's quadruple sculls.

Emma Twigg (New Zealand) - Emma won gold in women's single sculls!!!!!!!!!!!

Julian Venonsky (USA) - Julian competes in the men's eight and placed 4th in Final A.

Maarten Hurkmans (Netherlands) - Maarten competes in the men's eight. His team qualified directly to Final A in the heats. Julian placed 5th in Final A.

Katarzyna Zillmann (Poland) - Katarzyna competes in women's quad sculls and won the silver medal with her team!!

Rugby

Elissa Alarie (Canada) - Canada placed 9th in the women's tournament.

Britt Benn (Canada)

Ghislaine Landry (Canada)

Kaili Lukan (Canada)

Kelly Brazier (New Zealand) - New Zealand won the gold medal, defeating France in the final!

Gayle Broughton (New Zealand)

Portia Woodman (New Zealand)

Ruby Tui (New Zealand)

Isadora Cerullo (Brazil) - Team Brazil placed 11th in the women's tournament.

Marina Fioravanti (Brazil)

Megan Jones (Britain) - Team GB placed 4th in the women's tournament, losing to Fiji in the bronze medal match.

Celia Quansah (Britain)

Alev Kelter (USA) - Team USA placed 6th in the women's tournament.

Kristen Thomas (USA)

Lauren Doyle (USA)

Sharni Williams (Australia) - Team Australia placed 5th in the women's tournament.

Sailing

Jolanta Ogar (Poland) - Jolanta's event is the women's 470, and she won the silver medal with her sailing partner Agnieszka Skrzypulec!

Cecilia Carranza Saroli (Argentina) - Cecilia's event is mixed Nacra 17 and she and her teammate placed 7th.

Shooting

Jolyn Beer (Germany) - Jolyn placed 17th in women's 10m air rifle. She placed 6th in the women's smallbore rifle, 3 positions.

Aleksandra Jarmolińska (Poland) - Aleksandra competes in women's skeet, where she placed 19th in the qualifying round with a shot average of 0.912.

Andri Eleftheriou (Cyprus) - Andri also competes in women's skeet, placing 7th in qualifying with a shot average of 0.952.

Katarina Kowplos (Australia) - Katarina competed in three events during the Olympics. She was ranked 45th in the women's 10m air rifle; 36th in women's 50m air rifle, 3 positions; and the Australian team placed 22nd in the mixed 10m air rifle.

Skateboarding

Margielyn Didal (Philippines) - Margielyn placed seventh in the women's street final.

Annie Guglia (Canada) - Annie placed 19th in the women's street final.

Poppy Starr Olsen (Australia) - Poppy competed in women's park, and placed 5th in the final!

Alexis Sablone (USA) - Alexis finished just out of the medal picture in women's street, placing 4th.

Alana Smith (USA) - Alana, nonbinary, placed 20th in women's street at this Games.

Soccer - way to represent!!!!

Yenny Acuña Berrios (Chile) - Team Chile finished 0-3 in Group E play

Christiane Endler (Chile)

Fernanda Pinilla (Chile)

Andressa Alves (Brazil, reserve)

Bárbara Barbosa (Brazil) - Team Brazil was defeated by Canada in the quarterfinals.

Marta da Silva (Brazil)

Formiga (Brazil)

Letícia Izidoro (Brazil)

Aline Reis (Brazil)

Kadeisha Buchanan (Canada) - Team Canada won the gold!

Stephanie Labbé (Canada)

Erin McLeod (Canada, reserve)

Quinn (Canada) - Quinn is a trans non-binary athlete!!!

Kailen Sheridan (Canada)

Rachel Daly (Britain) - Team GB was defeated by Australia in the quarterfinals.

Fran Kirby (Britain)

Jill Scott (Britain)

Demi Stokes (Britain)

Carly Telford (Britain)

Tierna Davidson (USA) - Team USA won bronze!

Adrianna Franch (USA)

Kelly O’Hara (USA)

Megan Rapinoe (USA)

Anouk Dekker (Netherlands, reserve)

Sisca Folkertsma (Netherlands) - Team Netherlands was defeated by Team USA in the quarterfinals.

Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands)

Sherida Spitse (Netherlands)

Daniëlle van de Donk (Netherlands)

Shanice van de Sanden (Netherlands)

Stefanie Van Der Gragt (Netherlands)

Merel van Dongen (Netherlands)

Abby Erceg (New Zealand) - Team New Zealand finished 0-3 in Group G play.

Hannah Wilkinson (New Zealand)

Magda Eriksson (Sweden) - Team Sweden won silver!

Lina Hurtig (Sweden)

Hedvig Lindahl (Sweden)

Caroline Seger (Sweden)

Emily Gielnik (Australia) - Team Australia finished 4th in the tournament.

Sam Kerr (Australia)

Chloe Logarzo (Australia)

Teagan Micah (Australia)

Tameka Yallop (Australia)

Softball

Ally Carda (USA) - Team USA earned a silver medal!

Amanda Chidester (USA)

Taylor Edwards (USA, reserve)

Haylie McCleney (USA)

Larissa Franklin (Canada) - Team Canada earned a bronze medal!

Joey Lye (Canada)

Kaia Parnaby (Australia) - Team Australia ended group play with a 1-4 record.

Anissa Urtez (Mexico) - Team Mexico finished just out of the medals in 4th place.

Surfing

Silvana Lima (Brazil) - Silviana competed in women's shortboard, scoring an 8.3 against Carissa Moore, eventual gold medal winner, in Quarterfinal 3.

Sofia Mulanovich (Peru) - Sofia competed in women's shortboard, scoring 9.90 against Carissa Moore in Heat 5.

Swimming

Rachele Bruni (Italy) - Rachele competed in the women's 10km open water event and placed 14th.

Ana Marcela Cunha (Brazil) - Ana Marcela won gold in the women's 10km open water!

Amini Fonua (Tonga) - Amini qualified for the Olympics in the men's 100m breaststroke. In the heats he was disqualified. :/ I haven't seen what it was he did to be DQ'd, but my guess (I swam breaststroke in high school and college) is that he did not finish his breakout dolphin kick before beginning his stroke off the blocks/wall. Will update if I figure it out.

Mélanie Henique (France) - Mélanie placed 11th in the women's 50m freestyle with a time of 24.63. She tied with Simone Manuel of America.

Ari-Pekka Liukkonen (Finland) - Ari-Pekka is a sprint freestyler. In the heats of the men's 100m freestyle, he placed 46th overall with a 50.48. Ari-Pekka placed 26th in the men's 50m freestyle heats.

Erica Sullivan (USA) - ERICA SULLIVAN WON SILVER IN THE 1500M FREESTYLE BEHIND KATIE LEDECKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Markus Thormeyer (Canada) - Markus is a backstroker who also competed in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay, where Team Canada placed fourth. He placed 19th in the 100m backstroke and 16th in the 200m backstroke. Markus swam in the prelims and final of the men's 4x100m medley relay, placing 7th.

Taekwondo

Jack Woolley (Ireland) - Jack, who is bisexual, competed in the men's 58kg event. He lost to Lucas Guzman of Argentina in the Round of 16.

Tennis

Demi Schuurs (Netherlands) - Demi competes in women's doubles. She and her partner lost to the Russian Olympic Committee team in the second round in 3 sets.

Sam Stosur (Australia) - Sam and her tennis partner lost to the Swiss pair of Bencic/Golubic in the quarterfinal round of women's doubles.

Alison van Uytvanck (Belgium) - Alison competed in women's singles. She was eliminated from the tournament by Garbinye Muguruza of Spain in the third round.

Carla Suarez Navarro (Spain) - Carla placed 17th in the women's singles tournament and 9th in women's doubles.

Track and Field

Michelle-Lee Ahye (Trinidad) - Michelle-Lee qualified 10th in the 100m and 8th in the semifinals, not earning a time or place qualification to the final. Her 4x100m relay team placed 15th in the heats of the relay.

Dutee Chand (India) - Dutee placed 45th in the 100m heats. She placed 38th in the 200m.

Ramsey Angela (Netherlands) - Ramsey won the silver medal in the men's 4x400m relay with his team! He also ran in the mixed 4x400m relay, where his team placed 4th.

Geisa Arcanjo (Brazil) - Geisa placed 30th in the qualification round for the women's shot put.

Raven Saunders (USA) - Raven won the silver in women's shot put!

Tom Bosworth (Britain) - Tom competed in the men's 20km race walk and placed 25th overall.

Erica Bougard (USA) - Erica placed 11th overall in the women's heptathlon.

Aoife Cooke (Ireland) - Aoife did not finish the marathon - it was very hot and humid!!

Izabela da Silva (Brazil) - Izabela placed 11th in the women's discus throw.

Gabriela DeBues-Stafford (Canada) - Gabriela placed 5th in the women's 1500m.

Yulimar Rojas (Venezuela) - Yulimar placed 1st in qualifications for the women's triple jump. In the finals, she won gold AND set a world record!!!

Senni Salminen (Finland) - Senni just missed qualifying for the final in women's triple jump, placing 13th in qualifications.

Trampoline

Dominic Clarke (Australia) - Dominic placed 8th in men's trampoline after qualifying in 1st. It looks like he had a few misses in the final.

Volleyball

Ana Carolina da Silva (Brazil) - Team Brazil won the silver medal!

Carol Gattaz (Brazil)

Paola Egonu (Italy) - Team Italy is 3-2 in pool play. Italy was defeated by Serbia in the quarterfinals.

Douglas Souza (Brazil) - Team Brazil finished the tournament in 4th place.

Water Polo

Rowie Webster (Australia) - Team Australia ended the tournament in 5th place!

Weightlifting

Laurel Hubbard (New Zealand) - Laurel, a trans woman, will competed in the A final of the +87kg women's event and did not finish.

Wrestling

Kayla Miracle (USA) - Kayla will compete in the women's freestyle 62kg. Kalya lost her bout to Long Jia in the Round of 16.

Gymnastics

Caitlin Rooskrantz (South Africa) - In qualifying, Caitlin placed 61st individually.

BMX Racing

Elke Vanhoof (Belgium) - Elke competes in women's BMX Racing. She placed 6th in semifinals and did not advance.

Archery

Lucilla Boari (Italy) - Lucilla won a bronze medal in the women's individual event and placed 7th in the women's team.

Table Tennis

Caroline Kumahara (Brazil) - Caroline placed 9th in the women's team event.

Beach Volleyball

Ana Patricia Silva Ramos (Brazil) - Ana Patricia and her beach volleyball partner Rebecca Cavalcanti were eliminated by the Swiss pair in the quarterfinal round of the women's tournament.

Please let me know if you notice an error here! Send me an ask or a DM. Please be kind, this was a lot of work and I'm sure I made an error somewhere.

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[Image description: Around 30 headlines from various news sites ranging from October 20, 2020, to July 20, 2021, with a majority of headlines being from July. They are in approximate chronological order and read as follows:

Women’s 400 meter world champ Salwa Eid Naser avoids doping ban on technicality

Protests and demonstrations banned at 2020 Tokyo Olympics as Rule 50 upheld

Olympics bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparel, could punish athletes for social protests

Japanese Doctors Warn Of Possible ‘Olympic Strain’ Of Coronavirus If Tokyo Games Go Forward

Japanese scientists warn that Tokyo Olympics could help spread COVID-19

Transgender runner Cece Telfer is ruled ineligible to compete in US Olympic trials

Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan vaccination rate far from the mark

Salwa Eid Naser, world 400m champion, to miss Olympics with ban. Opening line reads “Salwa Eid Naser, the world 400m champion from Bahrain, is banned through the Tokyo Olympics and for two years total over a case of missed drug tests in 2019.”

World 200m medalist provisionally suspended as Olympics near. Opening line reads “Alex Quinonez, the world 200m bronze medalist from Ecuador, was provisionally suspended for whereabouts failures less than a month before the Tokyo Olympics.”

Top 400m sprinters ruled ineligible due to testosterone rule, officials say

Swimming caps for natural black hair ruled out of Olympic Games: International Swimming Federation rejects use of Soul Cap, saying it does not 'fit the natural form of the head'

IOC gives athletes more scope for protest at Tokyo Olympics. An Excerpt of the article reads “The latest guidance appears to let athletes copy the iconic Black Power raised fist gestures of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. However, they should be allowed in Tokyo only "prior to the start of the competition" and not on the podium at medal ceremonies as Smith and Carlos did. The American 200-meter medalists were expelled from the Olympics. Gestures will now be allowed in Tokyo by athletes "after leaving the 'call room' (or similar area) or during the introduction of the individual athlete or team," the IOC said. This should include at the starting blocks or starting line. Athletes still face disciplinary action if their gesture is "targeted, directly or indirectly, against people, countries, organizations," or is disruptive, the IOC said. Disruption could include disturbing an opponent's concentration or preparation, by unfurling a banner or a gesture during a national anthem.” End excerpt.

2021 Olympics: Brianna McNeal, U.S. hurdles champion, will not compete in Games after five-year ban is upheld

The Olympics Don’t Want Black Women To Win: Sha’Carri Richardson, Christine Mboma, Beatrice Masilingi and others have been disqualified in the 2021 Olympics because of policies that are racist and unjust.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Keep politics out of the Games, says Thomas Bach. Opening line reads “The Olympic movement needs to be kept neutral and cannot be expected to solve civil liberties issues that politics had failed to fix, Bach said in a video message to the UN Human Rights Council.”

IOC’s Bach slips up and refers to Japanese as ‘Chinese’

Anti-Asian Racism and the 2020 Olympic Games. Opening two lines read “How can IOC President Thomas Bach force through these games against the will of 80 percent of the population? It helps if you don’t even know who they are.”

Why some athletes at the Tokyo Olympics won’t be vaccinated

Olympic Games: Germany walk off pitch after Jordan Torunarigha allegedly racially abused

Handball team forced to wear bikini bottoms instead of boy shorts

Athletes to sleep on ‘anti-sex’ cardboard beds at Olympic Games amid COVID

Tennis star Coco Gauff pulls out of Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19

Deaf-blind Paralympian quits Team USA when told she can’t bring assistant to Tokyo

Paralympian says officials at England track championships said her shorts were too short, ‘innapropriate’

Czech athlete becomes third in Olympic village to test positive for Covid-19

Olympic Village COVID-19 infection bubble already 'broken' - health expert

US gymnast Kara Eaker and basketball player Katie Lou Samuelson test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Olympics

Tokyo Olympics: U.S. women’s gymnastics alternate tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan

Just Cancel the Damn Olympics Already. Opening line reads “Add “extreme heat” to the growing list of plagues facing this year’s Summer Olympics, an event I’m starting to suspect I would very much not enjoy participating in, even if they asked nicely.”

6 Polish swimmers sent back home from Tokyo following admin error

67 COVID-19 cases now tied to Tokyo Olympics as experts warn of ‘worrying’ situation on the ground: Infections rising while roughly 15 per cent of those staying on site are likely unvaccinated. End description.]

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