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'So damn frustrating': Fans are not happy NBC cut away from Canada receiving gold medals
If you're a fan of women's soccer in the United States, chances are you weren't able to watch the full medal ceremony on Friday.
On Day 14 of the Tokyo Games, Canada defeated Sweden in penalty kicks to claim gold in the tournament. Shortly after the game's conclusion, the Canadian, Swedish and U.S. national women's soccer teams lined up to receive their medals, which instead of airing on NBC's flagship broadcast could be seen on NBC Universo.
The bronze medals were the first to be awarded, but as soon as the Americans finished receiving their reward for beating Australia, the network ditched the coverage of the ceremony entirely.
so they just uh, decided to bounce after the USWNT, cool cool cool, zero interested parties here in seeing Canada get their medals, that's for sure! https://t.co/MKwUsnHHrf
— Meg Linehan (@itsmeglinehan) August 6, 2021
It's a questionable decision to say the least, especially when you consider that Canadian national team stars like Christine Sinclair and Desiree Scott play in the U.S.-based National Women's Soccer League.
Needless to say, this angered a number of viewers looking forward to seeing Canada receive its first-ever gold medal in the event.
This is what is so damn frustrating as a fan of women’s sports. NBC has at least 8 different channels showing continuous footage and not ONE can show the Medal ceremony?! https://t.co/DeoZhHG762
— Jessica ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@jessicaswhirled) August 6, 2021
NBC really cut off the rest of the medal ceremony after the Americans got their bronzes, disrespectful as hell
— Steph Yang | Horrible Soccer Goose (@thrace) August 6, 2021
More than a little bit irritated that they aren't showing the Women's Soccer medal ceremony on NBC or USA directly following the Gold Medal match. #CANvSWE #Soccer #CANWNT #Olympics
— Rachel B (@RachelATC) August 6, 2021
I enjoy U.S. coverage for some events but @ NBC a lot of us Americans still love seeing other countries succeed at the Olympics and we want to be able to cheer and celebrate them! That includes showing the full medal ceremonies!
— still dont know man (@idkman159) August 6, 2021
Um…excuse me NBC Universo, we were all trying to watch Desiree Scott get her gold medal?
— Cindy Lara (@cinderL9) August 6, 2021
For fans who followed the tournament from start to finish and were looking to see a champion crowned, it's certainly disappointing to see it end prematurely.
Meanwhile, north of the border, Canadians were able to watch their squad receive their medals and hear the Canadian national anthem play proudly through International Stadium Yokohama following the historic victory.
The GOAT and her gold 🥇🐐 pic.twitter.com/r89UBKxNQq
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) August 6, 2021
Sing it loud Canada 🎶 pic.twitter.com/gNzTnyDTcX
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) August 6, 2021
Regardless of whether those in the U.S. saw it or not, the Canadian national women's team is the best in the world.
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