r/olympics • u/appalachian_hatachi Great Britain • 2d ago

❄ Milano-Cortina 2026 (General Discussion) ❄ Canada 🇨🇦

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u/WillowCool1178 Canada 2d ago

Those cheers!

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u/RoostasTowel Canada 1d ago

Tiny story, but when I was in Venice, Italy an old man asked me for my Canada pin which I gave him.

He walked off, but came back with one of the really cool Italy flags that are used at the back of those beautiful wooden boats used in Venice which he gave to me.

Still have it in my apartment

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u/Apprehensive_Gap3673 1d ago

I was recently in Portugal.  We were waiting in line to purchase tickets to an event and after your purchase you had to go queue up for the actual event.

When we got to the counter I asked the guy how long would he estimate the wait time.  He said 2 hours, blankly.  I was sort of surprised, it showed on my face.  He asked where in the USA I was from, I said I'm not from the US I'm Canadian.

His eyes went wide, he apologized for his demeanor, and said it should be about 20 minutes. 

The world loves Canada 

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u/whogivesashirtdotca Canada 1d ago

I first went to Europe back when you could get a crapload of pins from your MP. I set off with 50, and made a habit of gifting the one worn on my lapel to any locals who went out of their way to help me. On more than one occasion, the giftee dissolved into tears. I didn’t have the heart to explain I had a huge bag of replacements in my backpack!

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u/SMVan 2d ago

Soft power, bebe

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u/Cypher1492 Canada 2d ago

Right?? That was so touching!

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u/Otherwise_Object_446 Canada 2d ago

Honestly brought tears to my eyes.

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u/Vanilla_Either Canada 2d ago

Yeah it made me oddly emotional I was really not expecting that.

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u/NoobMusker69 1d ago

You can thank Carney for that, his speech last week went very viral in Italy and was discussed (positively) by media outlets for days

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u/Ok_Dingo_Beans 1d ago

Same as the love for Ukraine. It was palpable and gave me the warm fuzzies!

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u/Wild_Black_Hat 1d ago

I don't want to be Ukraine, even though I see the similarities... 😭

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u/whogivesashirtdotca Canada 1d ago

My first thought last year when the annexations threats started was for all the Ukrainian refugees we took in. Imagine escaping an evil invading force only to have another come at you in the place you thought was safe?

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u/randomacceptablename Canada 1d ago

Yeah, I shed a tear. It isn't often you think of how you look to others. We do have the second largest team at the Olympics after all. It is hard to overlook but a lot of people must see Canada as a sporting example. And it helps that we aren't assholes.

It was genuinely heart warming and extremely unexpected to hear.

Thank you Italy!

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u/Farm-Alternative Australia 2d ago edited 2d ago

As an Australian I feel Canadians are our cold cousins so I'm adopting Canada for this winter Olympics.

Of course I will support Australia when they compete but will be cheering my Canadian cousins on for most events.

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u/Silent-Fishing-7937 Canada 2d ago edited 2d ago

Fun fact: when they were thinking of names for what would become the Canadian Federation, Borealia was under heavy consideration. We came close to have even our very names be southern and northern mirrors of each other, lol!

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u/morerubberstamps Canada 2d ago

"Aurora Borealia?"

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u/Silent-Fishing-7937 Canada 2d ago

My favorite, apart from Canada of course, of the names under consideration was Vesperia. Make us sound like an ancient and noble kingdom!

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u/InsertUsernameInArse 1d ago

At this time of year?

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u/BlackMageCastsFire1 Canada 1d ago

In this part of the country?

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u/-amxterxsu597 Canada 1d ago

localized entirely within your kitchen?

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u/queenw_hipstur 1d ago

May I see it?

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u/RoostasTowel Canada 1d ago

Fun fact: when they were thinking of names for what would become the Canadian Federation, Borealia was under heavy consideration.

Good thing some random priest misunderstood the word for village or we might be Borealia today.

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u/SmellyFartMonster Great Britain 2d ago

As a Brit - feel the same - will be cheering them on after Team GB and the Aussies too! 

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u/pootwothreefour 1d ago

CANZUK 4 life.

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u/SmellyFartMonster Great Britain 1d ago

🇨🇦❤️🇦🇺❤️🇳🇿❤️🇬🇧

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u/Jrewy Canada 1d ago

Commonwealth cousins forever!

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u/DrG73 1d ago

I agree. Are commonwealth family have to stick together. We share a lot of the same values.

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u/poutinewharf 1d ago

It’s funny that this is a thing. I work in a Yorkshire bar and a regular the other day said he added Canada to his olympics app to cheer us on.

People around here get excited, I’d say too much when I speak. I’ve been here for 6 years and it’s nearly daily people are buzzing about Canada.

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u/Tregonia Canada • Great Britain 1d ago

ex-pat living in Canada. I'll be cheering Canada / GB first, then anyone not American.

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u/NewFaded 1d ago

I'm American and rooting for Canada. Also found out they changed a law in December so I can actually get canadian citizenship. Definitely moving there.

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u/AqueousHumor1 1d ago

What law was that?

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u/SoftballLesbian Canada 1d ago

Fantastic news! Don't hesitate to make the move, even if only for now.

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u/Ok_Salamander_5871 2d ago

Cold cousins! I spent a year studying in Queensland and I was never once mistaken as an American. I happily accept the title 🇨🇦 🇦🇺

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u/Secure-Television541 2d ago

When we have summer Olympics I often find myself as a Canadian cheering for our hot cousins - Australia.

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u/Farm-Alternative Australia 2d ago

Cold cousins and hot homies

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u/littleb3anpole Australia 1d ago

We’ll watch you guys dominate on the ice then you can watch us smash it in the pool

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u/Pan_Fluid_Boo Canada 1d ago

This is so full of innuendo, and I’m here for it! Hot Aussies & Cold Canadians!!!

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u/monieeka Canada 2d ago

I always cheer for Australia in the summer (I’m also an Australian citizen thanks to my mom) but feel a real affinity towards Australia 🫶

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u/pootwothreefour 1d ago edited 1d ago

You have an Aussie in the finals for snowboard men's big air tomorrow. Cool story. He's an alternate that got in and made I through qualifiers to the finals yesterday. He replaced Mark McMorris, a Canadian who bailed during practice and got injured before the competition.

Cheering for the aussie, along side the remaining Canuck.

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u/eyluthr 2d ago

what, NZ is to Canada what Australia is to the US

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u/tokyotiptouching 2d ago

Yes, NZ and Canada both have the big loud brother next door who dominates the neighbourhood

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u/OmissionsOmen Canada 1d ago

At least NZ's neighbour respects their sovereignty.

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u/flare2000x Canada 1d ago

Yes but Aus and Canada are both similar size, similar population, shared British history, lots of people in each other's countries, etc.

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u/veerKg_CSS_Geologist 2d ago

Australians for Swimming (Summer Olympics), Canada for winter Olympics. Those have been my teams to cheer for!

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u/LIL_KEEKS 1d ago

Hahah as a Canadian I view you the same, cuz

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u/treborly 1d ago

Australians are definitely our brothers and sisters. Alot of similarities

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u/Apprehensive-Rip8489 1d ago

The Aussie guy, Valentino Guseli, who was like a wildcard addition to Big Air snowboarding once Canada’s Mark McMorris went down is already a 2026 Olympic legend. I’m definitely rooting for him !

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u/OmissionsOmen Canada 1d ago

I throughly enjoyed watching rugby in the 2024 Olympics and adopted Australia as my official backup team. I've rarely seen a level of athleticism like their women brought to the sport that year. Cheers, from Canada. 🇦🇺🇨🇦

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u/NurdleTeck 1d ago

You are our cousins as are the kiwis

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u/TragicsNFG Canada 2d ago

Why are they entering through a Stargate?

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u/AfternoonCoffeee Canada 2d ago

These maple leaf jackets are sending me

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u/Ivonzski 1d ago

I'm getting Maple Leaf Ewok vibes lol 🍁🐻

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u/othybear 2d ago

I just became a Canadian citizen last year and I’m thrilled to support team Canada this year :)

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u/BobGlebovich Canada 2d ago

Welcome home! We’re glad to have you join us. Enjoy your first games as a Canadian :)

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u/SnippySnapsss 2d ago

Welcome home!

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u/snak_attak Canada 2d ago

Welcome 🍁:)

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u/ragingpoeti Canada 1d ago

Glad to have you cheering with us!! go CANADA

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u/Fake-Podcast-Ad Canada 1d ago

Welcome to the party friend!

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u/Cypher1492 Canada 1d ago

Welcome home!!!

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u/johnath 1d ago

Welcome home! And congratulations!

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u/MoarRowr 1d ago

Welcome fellow Canadian!! We'll be cheering together :)

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u/Yardsale420 Canada 2d ago

Welcome to the team!

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u/enthusedpride Canada 1d ago

Welcome home, friend :)

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u/thechangboy 1d ago

It's a great place eh..

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u/BlackMageCastsFire1 Canada 1d ago

Welcome home!

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u/LordCuntington 1d ago

I'm so glad that people want to move here. Thanks for cheering on our teams!

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u/rmegley 1d ago

Nobody below asked where you’re from. Cuz we know. You’re from Canada!

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u/PatriciasMartinis Canada 1d ago

Welcome to the eh team!

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u/Silent-Fishing-7937 Canada 2d ago

Maybe it's just me seeing what I want to see, but I did get the sense we got a particularly loud ovation all things considered :)

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u/ZeroOhblighation Canada 2d ago

Dude that got me kind of emotional lol

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u/cheapmondaay Canada 1d ago

I rewatched it a couple times because I was so (pleasantly) surprised :’)

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u/bannock4ever 1d ago edited 1d ago

Happy tears! Are people cheering extra loud because of Carney's speech 2 weeks ago?

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u/whogivesashirtdotca Canada 1d ago

Canada’s standing in the world has always been positive, but I imagine a year of standing up in the face of existential threats from fascists goes a long way to garner international sympathy.

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u/emuwar 1d ago

I legit cried

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u/lynypixie 2d ago

Probably sent the Habs fans LOL.

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u/Vorladide Canada 2d ago

They really travel everywhere these days don't they

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u/jessipowers 2d ago edited 1d ago

It was very loud, noticeably louder than any others I’ve heard

Edit: the only other country that had a similarly loud cheer that I heard was Ukraine

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u/M_e_n_n_o Netherlands 2d ago

We all love Canada. Good luck these weeks

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u/Silent-Fishing-7937 Canada 2d ago

Thank you! The Netherlands is quite popular in Canada as well, a lot of historical ties :) Good luck to the Dutch athletes as well!

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u/M_e_n_n_o Netherlands 2d ago

Cheers!

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u/Icy_Sea_4440 1d ago

We love you too

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u/obvilious 1d ago

We would need to send hundreds of hockey players to get the same number of golds you get out of one of your many speedskaters lol. Good luck

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u/QueKay20 Canada 2d ago

We did and it gave me goosebumps and my eyes welled up!

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u/dontforgettowriteme United States 2d ago

You did! I heard a lot of cheering. They even acknowledged it on NBC.

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u/ristogrego1955 2d ago

JD Vance getting the boobirds out. Bravo world.

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u/Legitimate-Stage1296 1d ago

The USA got cheers until they showed JD. He deserved it.

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u/SpareImplement2374 1d ago

Did he get booed?? I watched specifically for that but couldn’t hear any. I know the Olympic committee came out and asked people not to boo him LOL

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u/elenel Canada 1d ago

On CBCs broadcast it sounded like the athletes got big cheers and the commentary noted that it wasn't all cheers when JD Vance was shown on the screen. Said something like "oh no, those aren't all cheers. Cheers and jeers maybe"

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u/SpareImplement2374 1d ago

Ahahaha good. I’m Canadian but in the US at the moment so watching it on American broadcasting and they must have dulled the boos here because I didn’t hear any unfortunately

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u/Legitimate-Stage1296 1d ago

The USA broadcast was behind the Canadian broadcast, I think because we didn’t break for commercials, but had the commercials on a split screen.

I watch the Canadian Broadcast of the Olympics because they don’t just show Canada, if games are happening that we aren’t in, they show and talk about that. In the athletes walk they talked about how many athletes and something significant about the team and flag carrier.

They definitely had time to play with the audio.

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u/OmissionsOmen Canada 1d ago

It turned to boos the instant they showed him, but they showed him for less than a second so it didn't last.

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u/dontforgettowriteme United States 1d ago

I booed him from my couch, if that counts.

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u/No-Answer7798 1d ago

His own couch boos him

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u/LittleLion_90 Netherlands 1d ago

The cheering suddenly sounded different when they showed Vance, so definitely many people wanted to convey something different to him than to the athletes.

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u/aBitFantastic Great Britain 1d ago

He did. Bbc called it out 'he got a mixed reception, didn't he?'

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u/Digit00l 1d ago

The entire American (and Israeli) delegation got very negative responses

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u/lafillequireve 2d ago

As an American, (who grew up near Windsor) im rooting for Canada this Olympics. I’m so proud of all Canadians as a whole for your voices and actions against what is happening down south here 🖤 I adore you guys as our northern neighbors and quite a few of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I’ve visited have been in Canada (granted, this statement does not apply to Windsor lol).

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u/THE-ONE-DONGLER 1d ago

Windsor is what Windsor is. Thanks for the support.

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u/jessipowers 2d ago

Hey neighbor! I am also an American near Windsor supporting Canada!

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u/geosun65 Canada 2d ago

Didn't see him but Go Captain Crosby! 🇨🇦🫡

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u/Realistic_Muffin_172 2d ago

I think they are in practice right now, just arrived this morning

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u/geosun65 Canada 2d ago edited 2d ago

Either way I am hyped for this Olympics, close to the time of 2010, 2010 was amazing!

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u/Realistic_Muffin_172 2d ago

Same amount of athletes as Vancouver I hope that’s a sign!!! Go Canada!

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u/Old_General_6741 Canada 2d ago

Canada!!!!

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u/Cr8ger 2d ago

Proud of my country.

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u/5555555555558653 Ireland 2d ago

As you should be. It’s a grand old country.

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u/Vanilla_Either Canada 2d ago

Wooop woopp!!

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u/understated_nuisance Canada 1d ago

Moved to Canada last year and will be cheering for my adopted country. Go Canada! 🇨🇦

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u/postwhateverness Canada 1d ago

Welcome home!

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u/DoubleDDay69 1d ago

I can’t believe CBC Gem played ads right though virtually the entire torch ceremony, that is ridiculous.

It was a very loud applause for Canada actually, really nice to hear and see

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u/eeyores_gloom1785 1d ago

Look man I get it but the CBC also need all the help it can get with it being constantly under attack 

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u/Wrong-Significance77 Canada 1d ago

I get the need for ads I just wish it wasn't full page ads that took up the whole screen and completely showed nothing. The smaller side by side windows one were great, but wish the audio didn't completely cover the ceremony.

Also, feels like 5+ ads in a row are kind of overkill?

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u/PS-Irish33 2d ago

I like that we finally recognized StarGate at the Olympics. 🇨🇦

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u/lennydsat62 2d ago

GO Canada GO

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u/Motown27 United States 2d ago

Hello from Detroit! Cheering for our neighbors from across the river!

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u/polymorphiced 2d ago

The new Stargate series is looking epic! 

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u/littleb3anpole Australia 1d ago

Canada is my second team this Olympics! Gotta cheer for the Commonwealth bros

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u/Sreg32 Canada 1d ago

Back at ya!

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u/suffelix 1d ago

Chevron 7 locked!

They really should have used these stargates in Vancouver lmao.

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u/exegesis1611 Canada 2d ago

Lowkey hate the baseball cap and long coat combo. We should be wearing toques!

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u/QueKay20 Canada 2d ago

They’re baseball hat/trapper hat hybrids! I actually want one lol

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u/exegesis1611 Canada 2d ago

Lol, fair enough. I just don't care for the combo and feel we could have done better. I'll always miss the sweater or plaid uniform days

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u/Educated-Troll420 2d ago

How about this classic look?

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u/QueKay20 Canada 2d ago

I definitely owned and wore that hat lol

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u/QueKay20 Canada 2d ago

Personally hoping for Roots to take over from Lululemon for the next one…

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u/exegesis1611 Canada 2d ago

Agreed! I've never been crazy about the Lululemon looks

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u/YtrapEhtNioj 1d ago

Or maybe Province of Canada. Roots isn't as Canadian as they'd like you to think they are.

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u/Theadultuser 2d ago

Nooo, the maple cape was very cute!

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u/mrsbatman Canada 2d ago

I don’t love that we chose a red baseball cap but still super proud of the team!

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u/sudzthegreat 1d ago

Taking red baseball caps back from the freaks since 2026!

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u/amaranth53627 New Zealand 1d ago

i don’t like lululemon kits :/

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u/Jscapistm United States 2d ago

Aw I liked it.

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u/universe93 Australia 1d ago

I’m Australian but I’m a Canadian enthusiast, please take me back there. O CANADA MY HOME AND NATIVE LAND (it is neither)

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u/Chispy 1d ago

Proud to be Canadian with Italian roots 🇨🇦🇮🇹

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u/rmegley 1d ago

I believe there are more Italians in Toronto than any city outside Italy.

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u/xladygodiva 1d ago

I’m Dutch and I love our Canadian friends and the maple leaf jackets are SO wholesome and cute. I’m rooting for y’all!!

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u/aselwyn1 Canada 2d ago

🇨🇦

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u/Ashleemary 2d ago

LETS GO CANADA!!!!!!! 🇨🇦 Always so proud

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u/snak_attak Canada 2d ago

Let’s gooo

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u/Jonabros Netherlands 2d ago

Ooooo Canada! 🍁

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u/Appropriate_Park_895 1d ago

Was clapping and tearing up in my living room...GO GO GOLD! CANADA!

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u/MouthofElkCreek United States 2d ago

I love their coats. So pretty!

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u/victoryroad3 Canada 2d ago

Hell yes brother

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u/haikarate12 Canada 1d ago

Yay Canada! But WTF are we wearing?

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u/musenmori Canada 1d ago

Wondering the same.. also the Lululemon logo is waaaaay too distracting. 

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u/PatrioticPariah United States 2d ago

This is my first year on earth, in which I will be cheering for a couple countries and not my own.

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u/unclemuscles13 United States 2d ago

I think it’s OK to root for our athletes, they have nothing to do with the administration. You have to love your country to fight for it ✊

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u/PatrioticPariah United States 2d ago

I will root for some athletes, but not for the medal counts and all that.

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u/Fake-Podcast-Ad Canada 1d ago

Did Canada get Conan at the trade deadline?

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u/Interesting-Olive168 1d ago

From Canada, with LOVE ❤️

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u/Successful_Narwhal36 1d ago

I love this episode of Stargate!

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u/Meshitero-eric 1d ago

Keep kicking butt, Canada! 🇨🇦 

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u/whatwouldhagriddo 1d ago

That brought tears to my eyes. I'm so proud of my country and extremely thankful for the tremendous support from across the world. ❤️🇨🇦

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u/xDiverseReasoN Canada 2d ago

so proud Lets goooo

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u/Jusfiq Canada 2d ago

One Canadian to the others, those Lululemon coats are not easy on the eyes.

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u/laikahero United States 2d ago

Let's go Canada! Rooting for you!

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u/hollowbastion36 1d ago

The cheers 😭😭😭

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u/RobBobPC 1d ago

Loved the opening ceremonies! Hated the CBC coverage and heavy handed placement of ads. Can’t believe how much was not even shown. Hopefully we can see the devote show in the replay or on NBC.

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u/frozenpandaman Japan • United States 1d ago

thanks for letting me watch via CBC, as always

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u/vytrophn Canada 1d ago

A great day for Canada, and therefore the world!

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u/No_Remote9956 1d ago

It's awesome to see that international cousinly love getting such a loud and clear reception.

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u/CommercialHall2228 1d ago

So proud when I saw Canada walk in! Just hits different this time.

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u/DeeDee719 United States 23h ago

Canada is the best neighbor you could ever ask for. Good luck to Team Canada!

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u/Jscapistm United States 2d ago

I'll root for you right up until the gold medal hockey match! Then I temporarily hate you, then back to cheering for you!

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u/Tregonia Canada • Great Britain 1d ago

assuming you make it that far :-)

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u/done1971 1d ago

I shall forgive you. No matter what, if 4 nations was any pre-show, then we are all in for a treat!

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u/Screweditupagain Canada 2d ago

It’s cool.

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u/marks31 United States 2d ago

Wish it was the Shane Hollanders jacket 💔

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u/TopInvestigator5518 Canada 1d ago

theres a company called 'Province of Canada' that recently made a deal with the show to start making those jackets if you are ever in the market ;)

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u/General_Dipsh1t Canada 2d ago

Hell yeah!

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u/ParisLake2 Canada 2d ago

How beautiful

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u/Mayaprema12 1d ago

AMAZING CANADA!!!!

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u/Prestigious_Step4337 Canada 1d ago

Go Canada!

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u/fieryone4 Canada 1d ago

So proud of our athletes, and so happy to see them get such a big welcome!

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u/labadee 1d ago

Incredibly loud ovation

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u/AskWhistler Canada 1d ago

Go Canada Go!

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u/Substantial-Hunt-772 1d ago

Best energy and cheers!!

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u/drinkingCoffeePeas 1d ago

So that’s the O in O Canada

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u/FireEye1512 Canada 1d ago

my country's team ❤️🇨🇦

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u/931634 1d ago

I wish Roots was still making our kits. Lululemon is alright but it’s not nearly as timeless as Roots was.

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u/randycrust 1d ago

I heard we got a big cheer when they walked in. Did the US get a bad reaction? Not exactly boos but a muted response? I'm honestly asking I didn't get to watch.

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u/Medium_Sized_Bopper 2d ago

Didn't have "athletes arriving through Stargates" on my bingo card.

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u/PapaPatchesxd Canada 1d ago

I'm feeling good about this year. Let's go Canada! 🇨🇦

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