FabSwingers.com forum: Sports stars who refuse to wear medals

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Happened again at the Olympics today when the colour was not what they wanted .. is it petulant, spoilt brat syndrome, winning mentality or something else.. ?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's called being a sore loser

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kick them out and upgrade everyone below them in the results

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Happened again at the Olympics today when the colour was not what they wanted .. is it petulant, spoilt brat syndrome, winning mentality or something else.. ?"

Maybe they're saving it for best.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

First time I saw this happen was Man United in the Europa League final, seems to have become a thing for some reason.

They should be proud of their achievements, even if they're disappointed with the final result

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

England Rugby team.. some of them refused.. solution.. give them back

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Maybe other competitions but not in the Olympics.

Being an Olympian isn't just about being the best at your chosen sport it's a state of mind.

The Olympic spirit.

The boxer needs to understand that he didn't get where he did alone and had lots of other people who would have been very happy with silver.

Ok there's nothing wrong with aiming high and wanting to be the best.

But it's hardly failing is it being the second best boxer at that weight "in the world"

I'd sell my soul to compete in the Olympics medal or not it's amazing.

Cut his funding,take back the medal and fuck him off out of it.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *drian HardthrobMan
over a year ago

Worcester

Some are more focused on their personal performance and individual achievements within the sport, the medals are just seen as a participation thing.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

His emotions took over. None of you will know what that feels like. Get over it!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"His emotions took over. None of you will know what that feels like. Get over it!"

sorry but its bad sportsmanship, there is usually someone better than you no matter how good you are, get over it and dont be a petulant child

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whatever he's human and emotions took over. The athletes are out for themselves so keep telling yourself it's about spirit lmao

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Whatever he's human and emotions took over. The athletes are out for themselves so keep telling yourself it's about spirit lmao "

Have you ever been a competitive sportsman?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes and there were times I was upset and didn't act the best at the time..people like you get on my nerves you're not perfect. He made a mistake. His emotions took over and obviously you don't and will never know what's its like to go to the Olympics and train 4 years and not get medal you want. Course he was upset. If he smiled you would said he didn't try hard enough gtfoh!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Jeeze lighten up!!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes and there were times I was upset and didn't act the best at the time..people like you get on my nerves you're not perfect. He made a mistake. His emotions took over and obviously you don't and will never know what's its like to go to the Olympics and train 4 years and not get medal you want. Course he was upset. If he smiled you would said he didn't try hard enough gtfoh!"

Still a pretty shitty way to act. Kinda like a kid having a tantrum because he didnt get the toy he wanted for xmas

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ermbiMan
over a year ago

Ballyshannon

Most of the England football team after losing to Italy.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

No but I've trained with several athletes who have gone on to become Olympians and win gold medals so I know what decent sportsmen and women are like, the mental toughness and the training they put in.

I also know that part of being a top athlete is knowing how to lose gracefully as well as well as win.

He was emotional I get it but it's disrespectful to act the way he did.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Okay congrats now build a bridge and get over it. In the heat of the moment people do things they regret later on "Mr Perfect" I'm sure when he's older or even now he'll appreciate the medal.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

It’s disrespectful to everyone that has helped him/her achieve the dream of even getting to the olympics .Entitled as fuck that includes all the footballers that don’t wear the runner up medals.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whatever I can see the human side of things and the disappointment and that he did it on the heat of the moment so I disagree

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Okay congrats now build a bridge and get over it. In the heat of the moment people do things they regret later on "Mr Perfect" I'm sure when he's older or even now he'll appreciate the medal."

Will he go back on tv and apologise for his actions though? Probably not! Hes just a sore loser

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's is definitely not the same so whatever!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unsporting and defeatist . You were beaten by a better opponent, wear your medal with pride as you beat many others and strive for gold next time

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OK Mr Never did anything you didn't regret..no no no "Superman" NOT

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *reamblueMan
over a year ago

London

I didn't see it and although it sounds like unsportsmanlike behaviour, I'll listen to his reasoning before making a judgement.

There, the most boring response on here

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"It’s disrespectful to everyone that has helped him/her achieve the dream of even getting to the olympics "

This for me. So many people would love to have even got to the Olympics, never mind get a bronze or silver medal, and I think it’s ungracious.

I get the need for a “be the best” kind of mentality, but I think there comes a point when it goes too far.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In history no one remembers Second place. Definitely athletes feel the pressure they shouldn't be villified for showing emotions for something they trained years for. Nobody is perfect and he's human.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

It was not spur of the moment..the medal presentation happens much later..

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"In history no one remembers Second place. Definitely athletes feel the pressure they shouldn't be villified for showing emotions for something they trained years for. Nobody is perfect and he's human. "

Agreed .. I don't even remember the prats name now..

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Sore loser. If it's isn't the one you wanted, you should have trained harder or been more talented.

I hope they won't go on and try to sell me stuff through endorsements after being rubbish.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i get it when footballers do it when come runner up i do same thing just a reminder that you don't win the final

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

It's posturing from entitled idiots who can't believe they are second or third best..

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

If people don't want the medals then, why don't they just sell them off on E-Bay or whatever & give the money they make to charity instead of being a prick!????

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

winners want to win its heat of the moment stuff we celebrate those that quit due to mental health issues but dont consider the mental health or mental state of those that have worked and worked so hard only to fall at the very last hurdle and be so so close to success

i understand what he was thinking and he will probably regret it when hes slept on it a bit

those that say should give it back or promote people below just don’t get that mentality

im sure he will eventually cherish the medal but right now it hurts

bit like england in the euros final I was gutted in the immediate aftermath of losing that penalty shootout but a week later you realise just how bloody well they did

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I hope he does regret it...

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"winners want to win its heat of the moment stuff we celebrate those that quit due to mental health issues but dont consider the mental health or mental state of those that have worked and worked so hard only to fall at the very last hurdle and be so so close to success

i understand what he was thinking and he will probably regret it when hes slept on it a bit

those that say should give it back or promote people below just don’t get that mentality

im sure he will eventually cherish the medal but right now it hurts

bit like england in the euros final I was gutted in the immediate aftermath of losing that penalty shootout but a week later you realise just how bloody well they did "

did you take that penalty? if so, im sorry you didnt get it

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Professional mentality is they want to win, nothing wrong with it in my eyes.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's called being a sore loser"

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only a loser would not understand the drive, commitment. So obviously you are perfect not!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Always respect your opponent.. win or lose..

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive been watching the rythmic gymnasts and omg, the DRAMA!!

The Russian girl who was favourite ended up in second place and was devastated .. she even put in an inquiry on her last piece of apparatus but scored was unchanged

She looked well pissed off that she didn’t get gold,

Surely she should be chuffed that she got a medal . She was beautiful but the Isreaeli athlete did smash it

D R A M A

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn’t take my runners up medals, I didn’t think I should be rewarded for being one of the best losers. Instead it gave me motivation to train harder and get the golds.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

It can be a heat of the moment thing as they have worked hard and come so close on to be disappointed. Often they don't see it as winning a medal buy losing the gold medal. I am sure once they have had time to reflect they regret their actions and are proud of what they did actually achieve.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ub4uyorkTV/TS
over a year ago

York

Different coloured medals mean different things to different athletes.

Look at Laura muir and Holly bradshaw. It must have seemed for both of them that they were chasing an impossible dream at times. But both stuck at it and got rewarded for their hard work and determination.

I suspect that this lad isn't just disappointed that he has silver. He maybe felt that he should have had gold. That can really hurt at the elite level as the margins of error can be so fine.

For me it's human to see some people overwhelmingly overjoyed at a bronze and others bitterly disappointed. It's the way it goes.xxx

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I get the disappointment of not getting the medal you thought you deserved but for 3 minutes on a podium you could just hang it round your neck to represent your country proudly.

All medals count to your countries performance.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

Post new Message to Thread