Winter Olympics - whose going to watch

Mollygo my iPad, Apple, has its chips sourced in Taiwan.
Not watching the Winter Olympics.

Waiting for Ice dance

I quite agree with all the comments made by the no people. We should not be there. I feel sorry for the athletes but China should not be encouraged.

Normally I would not bother. In fact until I read this post I wasn't aware they were on. However since I have spent more time at home this past couple of years it just made me think perhaps it would be good to see anyone performing at their absolute best. I only watch TV in the evenings but if it is on then I just might.

I absolutely love the snowboarding events where they go over high bumps - not sure what its called but I find it very exciting to watch. I prefer Winter olympics to the other one

Nope, good luck to GB team. No no no. Disgusting country.

Never watch opening and closing ceremonies but will enjoy some of the events. Find the winter games more interesting that summer ones.

OMG I’ve just discovered that my ‘German’ TV was made in China!

It seems a bit hypocritical to comment on not watching the WO due to China’s appalling human rights issues whilst using Chinese made computer chips in devices that allow us to post on here.
Having said that, I’m watching Kidderminster winning against West Ham instead, and using my chip to comment, but I was just watching the Scots members of the GB team doing well in curling.

Cossy so competing is more important than the massive environmental costs, before we even get onto the human rights issues?

I refuse to believe that playing a sport at any level is worth that.

However, we clearly disagree on this and I have no interest in getting into a debate.

Very glad to see so many people with a moral compass on here.. More of these principles in our Government would be good.

No.

I’ve never really been a massive fan of the WO. I might catch a glimpse if it’s something really exiting being shown on the sports news round up but otherwise it’s a no from me.

Like many others I only watch the opening and closing ceremonies the in between I don’t watch. I don’t like the Olympics being held in China I am afraid.

Wow !!

HettyBetty

All the snow is artificial, made at a huge environmental cost. Perhaps if there is nowhere suitable with real snow it is time to discontinue the Winter Olympics.

Sorry HettyBetty

Could not agree with you less !! These athletes are at the pinnacle of their careers - it’s only once every four years and they make lifelong sacrifices to reach the Olympics and are honoured to represent their countries

Me ! Love all the Olympics Shame it’s in China with their atrocious record in human rights and animal treatment !!

Jamaica in the bobsled is a must watch!!!

HettyBetty

No, really disappointed that GB didn't have the guts to boycott it. Their possibility of getting a few medals is nothing compared to the human rights abuses.

My thoughts too HettyBetty Very disappointed.

Franbern I totally agree about trade deals, but sadly this country owes China far too much money, scared they'll demand it all back

answer 1 no
answer 2 hell no

No I won't be watching as I very rarely watch sport anyway

Pepper59

A definite no from me and I am actually disgusted we are there. Have a look at the Dispatches television programme which will be on 4 On Demand. Sorry if I sound snippy but I really am disgusted that athletes went there.

I’m with you Pepper, even though I enjoy the winter sports more than the summer ones.
I haven’t seen the Dispatches programme and can’t find it but would have liked to have seen it.

Spot on HettyBetty.

Agree with you..am NOT WATCHI G!

I refuse to watch.Im 65 and since I was 8 have understood what China has done and does in Tibet, complete oppression and genocide , human rights trampled on.Watching the Olympics is condoning China.The Olympic Committee are corrupt.I was in Kashgar 4 years ago and saw the horror of the Uighurs being oppressed..Chinese people are brainwashed and any brave enough are firmly trampled on.Individual Chinses people are lovely but those in power ,Xi and his cronies and those who enforce the Communist Party of China's rules and oppression are evil