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6 Rio riots

what's going on in that olympic village?

Not a day goes by without us being bombarded with Olympic news. And I'm not just talking about big wins, all the craziness and Rio riots also come to the surface. Behold: the most talked-about, bizarre and, unfortunately, sad moments these Games.

And forgive us, but we might be talking about it here even more than the number of medal wins.

1. Yuri van Gelder has been sent away from the Games

Watskeburt? BAM. There went the dream of our Lord of the Rings. Or should we say Lord of the Drinks? Watskeburt? The 33-year-old gymnast could immediately pack up his rushes after it was revealed that he left the Olympic village on Saturday (after qualifying for the rings finals) and returned only in the early hours of the morning, contrary to the agreement. With alcohol in his mik. So we find this quite unfortunate. Yuri, whyyyy?

2. Van Vleuten's crash

Wastkeburt? For those like me who witnessed the crash live: it was a “AAAAAHHHOOOHNEEEE!!#@*!!!”/moment. Drama. Cycling star Annemiek sustained a severe concussion and three fractures in her spine from her fall. For now, she has to stay in hospital.

3. The arrest of Hassan Saada

Watskeburt? 22-year-old boxer Hassan was arrested exactly one day before his first fight at the Games. He is accused of assaulting two chambermaids in the Olympic village.

4. And another arrest of a boxer

Watskeburt? Jonas Junius has also been detained by Brazilian police. Namibia's flagbearer is alleged to have engaged with a cleaner in the Olympic village at the opening ceremony. Attention boxers: gentlemen, is it really that difficult to behave normally?

5. Very sad news

Watskeburt? The 84-year-old grandmother of Thai weightlifter Sinphet Kruaithong died of a heart attack shortly after her grandson won a bronze medal. After the athlete won the medal, the party erupted. The party ended abruptly when grandmother Subin Khongthap fell down and remained motionless on the ground.

6. A true proposal on the pitch

Happy news after all. Watskeburt? Brazilian rugby player Isabella Cerullo (25) became proposed by her friend Marjorie Enya (28). Surrounded by the Brazilian rugby player's teammates, Marjorie went down on her knees for her. Cute!