I know I promise every four years that I will not mention this topic again, but I have weakened again.

The Games open on July 27, a mere 55 days away, and I am hoping to run a tipping comp for them.

I will probably use a similar model to Beijing. We will pick a variety of events, say 12-18, and use a 5-3-1 rating. Depending on the number of interested starters, everyone should have a chance to pick their favourite event.

Other details will be hammered out over the next few weeks and posted here- any suggestions will be welcomed.

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Sounds like fun

I'm in!

Count me in please.

I'm in

Will give it a go Might need a nudge to remember though!

I'd give it a crack

I suppose my arm could be twis.......ouch

I give it a go if I manange to get home through all the additional traffic, road closures and diversions due to something they call the Olympics !!

...and one more hopeless addict...

Oh yes - include me as well

I'll be there

add one more to the list

Time to get this one rolling!

We have about a dozen starters so far, and I would imagine there will be a few more in the next couple of weeks, so here goes.

-Each tipster will pick an event and points will be a simple 5-3-1 format.

-A bonus point will be awarded if you tip the gold medalist in your selected event.

-Points will be awarded in finals only. Some events will have short turnaround times between heats/semi finals/finals, so we will all need to be on our toes.

-Each event will close as near as possible to the actual starting time.

-Contestants may be either individuals (eg, men's 100 metres freestyle) or teams (eg, Hockey).

Get your favourite event on the list now!

Find out more about all the different disciplines here.

My event is Men's 1500 metres freestyle swimming.

i'm in


My Event is Men's Football

men's 100m sprint

How about Women's Team Archery?

Men's Cycling Road Race

Men's Eight Rowing

I'm not exactly sure how this works because I wasn't here the last time around, but I want to play! My event will be the Men's 200m Individual Medley, Swimming.

Does your event have to be different to everyone else?

Welcome, kaddarsgirl. Everyone will pick three selections for each nominated event, and if they tip the gold medallist they get 5 points. Silver will get three and bronze will get one point.

And, yes, Sypher, you have to be different to everyone else.

Do you have to call which you think will take each of gold, silver, and bronze, or do you just pick 3 and it doesn't matter which medal they get?

Cycling Men's Sprint