I have been really looking forward to the upcoming Olympics. It’s in a sensible timezone for me, I have managed to wangle some time off work to watch as much as possible and hey, it’s summer of sport fun! I’ve pulled together my spreadsheet of which sports are on when, only for the ones I’m interested in, obviously, and I’m hoping to refine that each day to make sure I’ve got a timetable of the best viewing available.

It’s going to be amazing!

It’s also going to be this week! It’s crept up on me a bit, if we’re being honest, the Opening Ceremony kicking off in five short days. But that’s okay, I’m getting the shipments of popcorn in and I’ll be ready to go. Here are a few bits and bobs I’m looking forward to for the next couple of weeks:

• The Opening Ceremony - obviously it’s the talking point that kick-starts the whole thing and I’m expecting this to have moments that are really kooky and out there, but also potentially some poignancy too. Plus a lot of athletes and flags to google along the way!
• Tennis - obviously, as a tennis fan, really looking forward to seeing who can do well here. Although a lot of the top names have not gone for Olympics glory this time, as the switch from clay to grass back to clay again in such a short time isn’t necessarily the healthiest, there’ll still be plenty to entertain.
• Gymnastics - so much to look foward to in the various gymnastics disciplines, but of course it’s all eyes on Simone Biles to see what she can do this time out. What a legend.
• Breaking - I don’t know how this is going to be a competition but it’s new for this year and I’m fascinated to find out!
• Skateboarding & BMXing - too cool for me, really, but still fun as a viewer.
• The usual athletics and cycling and swimming and oh my, so much to watch!

I don’t know how much there will be to say day to day, but I will definitely be checking back in with some thoughts once I’ve had a chance to gather them, so watch this space!