shaper Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 For me it's more symbolic. SA's you don't race for trophies or money or medals. You race to put the stripes on you jersey and to be called SA Champ for a whole year!!!Just like winning a gold at the olympics... it's symbolic, you don't need it.... try telling that to the olympians who worked blood sweat and tears to get a medal and title that goes with.... perhaps you should ask Bolt how he feels about loosing 1 of his 9 medals.... am sure he will say, ag is just a medal... somehow I think not !! I guess if you not in a position to win one or will never win one... then am sure the mentality will be its more symbolic!!
Patchelicious Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Just like winning a gold at the olympics... it's symbolic, you don't need it.... try telling that to the olympians who worked blood sweat and tears to get a medal and title that goes with.... perhaps you should ask Bolt how he feels about loosing 1 of his 9 medals.... am sure he will say, ag is just a medal... somehow I think not !! I guess if you not in a position to win one or will never win one... then am sure the mentality will be its more symbolic!!Some of the guys who have won medals, might even say that they don't care, others might care. But the point is, our athletes DESERVE better that this.
shaper Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Some of the guys who have won medals, might even say that they don't care, others might care. But the point is, our athletes DESERVE better that this.Agreed
Skirminkel Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Just like winning a gold at the olympics... it's symbolic, you don't need it.... try telling that to the olympians who worked blood sweat and tears to get a medal and title that goes with.... perhaps you should ask Bolt how he feels about loosing 1 of his 9 medals.... am sure he will say, ag is just a medal... somehow I think not !! I guess if you not in a position to win one or will never win one... then am sure the mentality will be its more symbolic!!Actually I've got two, so that's what it represents to me. But thank you very much for your opinion.
Tubehunter Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 maybe i never left,,, Jenna, is that you???
Gen Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Done and done.... ons slaap by die huis!They may give a response like.. we did everything we could with limited funding we had[emoji17] while they check out of whatever fancy guesthouse they used. While medals may only be symbolic to some riders, it means the world to the juniors hey...Maybe they gave them the nice ones.?
mecheng89 Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Actually I've got two, so that's what it represents to me. But thank you very much for your opinion.Pictures or it didn't happen! And full details
'Dale Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 They were hiding Ice cold water in the fridge behind themselves in that tent. Wtf *** Congratz on the achievement, Natural'
nathrix Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 So where does this rate? That's designed and handmade by famous South African artist Russel Scott for each individual finisher. That's something really special!
shaper Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Actually I've got two, so that's what it represents to me. But thank you very much for your opinion.Then you should take more pride in what you have and what you have achieved!!
Skirminkel Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 That's designed and handmade by famous South African artist Russel Scott for each individual finisher. That's something really special!Cant agree more, I love it.
Malpiet Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Looks like a "oh sh¡t, we forgot the medals" job on a Friday afternoon. bought from china town perhaps?
Skirminkel Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Then you should take more pride in what you have and what you have achieved!!I will give mine away, like SBW. It can be stolen.....but they can never take away your achievement. Hope that's OK with you.
Shebeen Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 A few pictures of the Gold medal handed out at the South African Champs that recently took place in the Cape. i have no wordsjust wow. i would feel ashamed awarding and honoring the best cycling athletes in our country with this crap. for anyone wondering, it's not a blurred picture. the printing on the medals is just that bad. CSA you can do a lot better! DSC_0809.JPGDSC_0810.JPGDSC_0813.JPG picture of 94.7 Gold medal for comparative reference.DSC_0814.JPGit's not even dated! I'm guessing they got some massive stock in years before. forgot/chose not to to order this year and then had to use all the tarnished ones that were left last
Skirminkel Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Pictures or it didn't happen! And full details
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