Zoran

Well, at least Saint Mark is upholding its maritime traditions. I've certainly not been making a good show of things myself so far.
Edward, please make sure the arrangements are made for a cocktail reception in honor of Arthur Windswept.
Hurrah for Gold!

Wednesday 10th June 1420 - Preview of Day 3 of the Saint-Josalyn Summer Olympics | Přīvjü - Dei 3 av đi Seint-Deeušalin Šame Ęlimpiks

This man claims to have arrived as a health guru for the athletes of the Olympics. He was considered trustworthy, although a bit of a hippy.
Day 3 of the Olympics will provide debuts for multiple individuals, as well as the finals of the Lightweight Boxing and continuation of the team sports, which are likely to see the Baseball team debut on the stage. As of this time, Hertfordia has 6 medals - 1 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze - leaving us 5th in the table and with the second highest medal count so far, behind hosts Tara and Cambray. Even though the heavyweight boxing final is also on, both of our contenders were eliminated in Round 1, therefore they will not be there today. Without further ado, here is the line-up.
Events/Ívents Athletes/Àølīts Pole Vault
Isaac Veinbergs, Schezo Avramov
Cycling Track Team Sprint Patrick Gribusts, Marine Adamov Equestrian Individual Dressage Klug Zeidmanis Gymnastics Uneven Bars Kokichi Pencis, Draco Myronovych, Milan Balkanski, Vojislav Petrovskis Windsurfing Mark Oleksijovych, Andross Tonchev Lightweight Boxing Finals Richard Hammond Fencing Individual Foil Zacian Ādamsons Tennis Doubles Stage 1 Benjamin Paskalev, Viktor Orbán Matchday 3 Handball, Lacrosse Hertfordia Handball Federation, Hertfordia Lacrosse Matchday 2 Baseball, Basketball, Football, Rugby Sevens, Volleyball, Water Polo Hertfordia Baseball, Hertfordia Basketball, Hertfordshire and Jammbo Football Federation, Hertfordshire and Jammbo Rugby Union, Hertfordia Volleyball Federation, Hertfordshire and Jammbo Water Polo Team Apologies for the slight technical error. Today, there will be 16 events on for Hertfordia. The most notable contestants here are definitely Viktor Orbán, the national conservative leader of a central county and victim of constant inter-county meddling by Great Parndon and their allies, and Zacian Ādamsons. If you do not know why this is, Ādamsons is literally an armoured wolf with a sword. You couldn't write this!
We also have Richard Hammond who will be boxing for the title in the Lightweight Boxing Finals. Boy, does he love a good fight. Meanwhile most of our teams will be wishing to build on their good starts, while the baseball team debuts on the Olympic stage and the handball team resumes their campaign. As for the football and rugby teams, they will want to try their hardest to win this time around. Actually, speaking of rugby...
If you are a fan of any Hertfordian sports team, could you please refrain from interrupting foreign news broadcasts? We aren't asking, this is an order from the Hertfordian Confederal Olympic Committee. One rugby fanatic has already been detained by the Plod and has been banned from attending anything Olympic-related from this point on. Quiyakaso of Zoran has already been informed of this development and is probably rather glad the crazed Hertfordian fan has been wiped away. We can't say for sure.
Now, we must conclude this preview on three points. 1 - Do not interfere with foreign broadcasts. 2 - Pop over by that hippy health guru that has turned up, he seems like a nice guy. 3 - Come on you Hawks, go on ahead and win some silverware, by which we mean medals. And trophies, if there are any.
Anyway, on that terrible disappointment of a fan, it is time to end. Thank you very much for coming and we'll see you all tomorrow. Until then, goodnight!
                

10 June 1420
Zoranian Times Live!
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*Quiyakaso rubs his jaw as recording begins*
"Oh hello Zoran! Today is the third day of the Olympics and things are already starting to look up for our athletes since yesterday night! I spoke with some of the athletes who will be competing today and I also spoke to the coaches  and asked what they have been doing to prepare for today! First, I spoke to the coach of the gymnasts as for some reason the athletes do not want to talk to me! He told me that since today they will be competing in the Uneven Bars, he has been having his athletes work on their upper body strength so they can be able to perform well during the event. She told me that Halona and Elu have been working on some pretty advanced and difficult skills even before the Olympics was announced and she said she was amazed at how well they both have been able to improve them so quickly. The coach told me that Halona is planning on performing the Triple Back Dismount in her routine and Elu is planning on incorporating the Def in hers. The coach says that she admires her girls in their dedication to the sport and says that she has seen both girls do both of these techniques over the years and that when they recently performed them it was practically flawless and she prays to the Great Spirit that they will be able to replicate the perfection they have shown in practice."
*Gets interrupted by a guy from Hertfordia who jumps in front of the camera*
"GO HERTFORDIA!"
*Quiyakaso pushes him away*
"Sorry for that folks! Anyways, out windsailing team has been working hard as well and has been practicing out on the T&C coast! The coach has told me that after what has occurred yesterday with the dinghy race, they would not allow to take any chances and so has been making sure the windsurfers have experience with the non-Zoranian windsurfing boards, which are known to have some secret and subtle design features which allow for quick and easier movements due to our people having an ancient naval tradition where we had people observing the winds and the tides, and have been making sure they aren't getting sloppy."
*same man comes back on screen*
"HERTFORDIA IS NUMBER ONE IN RUGBY!"
*Quiyakaso shoves the man away harder*
"You lost to Fujai last night! Stop interrupting my news broadcast!" Quiyakaso yells at the man,
"I apologize again for that interruption. Also, today is the first day of fencing and our fencers have been practicing with real rapiers to get themselves in a life or death mentality for when they compete in the events. Their coach explained that by having them use real and sharp rapiers, they will be more precise with their strikes and will have them fence smarter than before to prevent themselves from being injured. He claims to have seen massive improvements with the athletes and surprisingly none of the athletes have been injured so far. The coach has also been helping them with their form and footing to ensure that they will be fencing properly. We hope to see the results of this avant garde idea."
*Stops and looks around to make sure the Hertfordian doesn't interrupt him again*
"Finally to-"
"HERTFORDIA WILL BRING HO-"
*Beats microphone over the head of the Hertfordian*
"WILL YOU JUST GET OUT OF HERE!"
*looks at camera*
"My apologies viewers, anyways, our teams are going on to round two today and our coaches have been drilling them hard since their victories yesterday. They are making sure they are rested up as well while keeping them sharp for the matches later today. I will see you at the events Zoran!"
*goes back to anchors as he slams his microphone over rising hand from bottom of the screen*

10 June 1420
Zoranian Times Live!
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*Quiyakaso rubs his jaw as recording begins*
"Oh hello Zoran! Today is the third day of the Olympics and things are already starting to look up for our athletes since yesterday night! I spoke with some of the athletes who will be competing today and I also spoke to the coaches  and asked what they have been doing to prepare for today! First, I spoke to the coach of the gymnasts as for some reason the athletes do not want to talk to me! He told me that since today they will be competing in the Uneven Bars, he has been having his athletes work on their upper body strength so they can be able to perform well during the event. She told me that Halona and Elu have been working on some pretty advanced and difficult skills even before the Olympics was announced and she said she was amazed at how well they both have been able to improve them so quickly. The coach told me that Halona is planning on performing the Triple Back Dismount in her routine and Elu is planning on incorporating the Def in hers. The coach says that she admires her girls in their dedication to the sport and says that she has seen both girls do both of these techniques over the years and that when they recently performed them it was practically flawless and she prays to the Great Spirit that they will be able to replicate the perfection they have shown in practice."
*Gets interrupted by a guy from Hertfordia who jumps in front of the camera*
"GO HERTFORDIA!"
*Quiyakaso pushes him away*
"Sorry for that folks! Anyways, out windsailing team has been working hard as well and has been practicing out on the T&C coast! The coach has told me that after what has occurred yesterday with the dinghy race, they would not allow to take any chances and so has been making sure the windsurfers have experience with the non-Zoranian windsurfing boards, which are known to have some secret and subtle design features which allow for quick and easier movements due to our people having an ancient naval tradition where we had people observing the winds and the tides, and have been making sure they aren't getting sloppy."
*same man comes back on screen*
"HERTFORDIA IS NUMBER ONE IN RUGBY!"
*Quiyakaso shoves the man away harder*
"You lost to Fujai last night! Stop interrupting my news broadcast!" Quiyakaso yells at the man,
"I apologize again for that interruption. Also, today is the first day of fencing and our fencers have been practicing with real rapiers to get themselves in a life or death mentality for when they compete in the events. Their coach explained that by having them use real and sharp rapiers, they will be more precise with their strikes and will have them fence smarter than before to prevent themselves from being injured. He claims to have seen massive improvements with the athletes and surprisingly none of the athletes have been injured so far. The coach has also been helping them with their form and footing to ensure that they will be fencing properly. We hope to see the results of this avant garde idea."
*Stops and looks around to make sure the Hertfordian doesn't interrupt him again*
"Finally to-"
"HERTFORDIA WILL BRING HO-"
*Beats microphone over the head of the Hertfordian*
"WILL YOU JUST GET OUT OF HERE!"
*looks at camera*
"My apologies viewers, anyways, our teams are going on to round two today and our coaches have been drilling them hard since their victories yesterday. They are making sure they are rested up as well while keeping them sharp for the matches later today. I will see you at the events Zoran!"
*goes back to anchors as he slams his microphone over rising hand from bottom of the screen*

Review - Extra Part, Per The Norm | Rívjü - Èkstre Pät, Pē đi Nočim
As we promised earlier, this is the report on how the team sports went for our boys. Overall, the teams representing the Double-Headed Hawk performed well, with convincing victories over hosts Cambria in Basketball and current Medal Table leaders Nieubasria in Water Polo, as well as a narrow comeback win over Larxia in Volleyball. In Lacrosse, Hertfordia were held to a 9-9 draw by the hosts (Yeah, we seem to face Cambria a lot). There were some bad points however. A weakened football team, due to other individual events (Rococo, etc. were not able to make it), were beaten 2-1 by Giovanniland. What stung most though was the 26-14 loss that the rugby sevens team had to endure. To Fujai no less!
For those who wonder why this stings so much, back when The West Pacific Rugby World Cup was on, Hertfordia defeated Fujai in extra time in a comeback victory to shock the world and become TWP champions of rugby. So to lose to the very team we beat in that tournament's grand final hurts, it really is bloody devastating!
But we can't get far by being hung up on losses, so here now are the teams, ranked by performance, and their scores against their opposition...

Cambria 61-90 Hertfordia
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Hertfordia 18-10 Nieubasria
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Hertfordia 9-9 Cambria
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Larxia 2-3 Hertfordia
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Giovanniland 2-1 Hertfordia
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Fujai 26-14 Hertfordia
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Thank you for putting up with us as much as possible, and we must conclude today's review with a simple and alarming fact. If you are, say, a war criminal seen in, oh I don't know, a mountain biking race, then consider yourself relieved because there appears to be a new Public Enemy Number 1 for Hertfordian sports fans: FUJAI!!!!
Take care, goodnight!
                

9 June 1420
Zoranian Times Live!
*voice a bit messed up due to being dislocated by slap and landing on the ground chin first*
"Herro Soran! Surry fur being hurd to understend, it seems my jow is a bit focked hup! T'day Hinola won a bronsh medol on da balansh beans. Sher hope to bring hume a medol hash bean forfilled! Beanwile, in ze shen k run, chew of our acletes made it in thief und twix place wile one jid not finnish chew to getting chrapped in a portaparchy mid-thrace! In dee shingy shailing competisean, our acletes xid not do ash swell az we hulped. Vut one did beach haith plaish.In foocball, our sheen won ahainst Wrestlen (Recuecn) chew to one. In hugbee, our sheen won ahainst Dewbrasia(Nieubasria) chertyfour chew chwelve. Anch in follyball our cheam won ahainst Chairaleon(Teralyon)! I apaulogize fur mai jow, I holp to be vetter chewmorrow, shee you chen!"
 
Translation: Hello Zoran! Sorry for being hard to understand, it seems my jaw is a bit fucked up! Today, Halona won a bronze medal on the balance beams. Her hope ot bring home a medal has been fulfilled! Meanwhile, in the 10k run, two of our athletes made it in fifth and sixth place while one did not finish due to getting trapped in a portapotty mid-race. In the dinghy sailing competition, our athletes did not do as well as hoped, But one did reach eighth pace. In football, our team won against Recuecn two to one. In rugby, our team won against Nieubasria thirtyfour to twelve. And in volleyball our team won against Teralyon! I apologize for my jaw, I hope to be better tomorrow, see you then!

9 June 1420
Zoranian Times Live!
*voice a bit messed up due to being dislocated by slap and landing on the ground chin first*
"Herro Soran! Surry fur being hurd to understend, it seems my jow is a bit focked hup! T'day Hinola won a bronsh medol on da balansh beans. Sher hope to bring hume a medol hash bean forfilled! Beanwile, in ze shen k run, chew of our acletes made it in thief und twix place wile one jid not finnish chew to getting chrapped in a portaparchy mid-thrace! In dee shingy shailing competisean, our acletes xid not do ash swell az we hulped. Vut one did beach haith plaish.In foocball, our sheen won ahainst Wrestlen (Recuecn) chew to one. In hugbee, our sheen won ahainst Dewbrasia(Nieubasria) chertyfour chew chwelve. Anch in follyball our cheam won ahainst Chairaleon(Teralyon)! I apaulogize fur mai jow, I holp to be vetter chewmorrow, shee you chen!"
 
Translation: Hello Zoran! Sorry for being hard to understand, it seems my jaw is a bit fucked up! Today, Halona won a bronze medal on the balance beams. Her hope ot bring home a medal has been fulfilled! Meanwhile, in the 10k run, two of our athletes made it in fifth and sixth place while one did not finish due to getting trapped in a portapotty mid-race. In the dinghy sailing competition, our athletes did not do as well as hoped, But one did reach eighth pace. In football, our team won against Recuecn two to one. In rugby, our team won against Nieubasria thirtyfour to twelve. And in volleyball our team won against Teralyon! I apologize for my jaw, I hope to be better tomorrow, see you then!

Review - Day 2 of the Saint-Josalyn Summer Olympics | Rívjü - Dei 2 av đi Seint-Deeušalin Šame Ęlimpiks
Day 2, while it went reasonably well, did not go as well as last time. To demonstrate that, here is the medal count for day 2:
Šilve: 1 Branz: 2
Despite the lack of gold medals, the Olympic team still managed to pull together some great performers. Due to the current medal count, we sit 5th in the Olympic Medal Table with 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze medals. As with every single day, here is the ranking of each individual athlete. Again, due to our web page limitations, the team rankings will be posted after the individual rankings.
Yes, this will be insanely long, viewers. Deal with it, we have tons of athletes!

Takumi Mihailov - Finished 2nd in the High Jump Final - A delivery boy who happens to be a racing prodigy, also has a habit of crashing into walls while drifting excessively.
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Phil Yevhenovych - Finished 3rd in the One-Person Dinghy Sailing - A retired musician and lead of one of Hertfordia's most recgonizable bands. Richard Hammond despises them.
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Mario Volodymyrovych/Matt Miķelsons - Finished 3rd in the Badminton Doubles - This is not normal Mario Volodymyrovych, this is Stupid Mario Volodymyrovych, a man with an IQ of -7 and a brain the size of an blood cell. As for Matt, he is the former health minister, who turned out to be unpopular with health workers.
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Richard Hammond - Currently in the Semi-Finals of the Lightweight Boxing
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Bobby Kazymyrovych - Finished 6th in the Shot Put
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Slobodan Dreimanis - Eliminated in the Quarter-Finals of the Lightweight Boxing
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Kaiser Ruslanovych - Finished 13th in the 10,000m Run
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Jamie Dachev - Finished 14th in the 10,000m Run
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Keisuke Yakovych - Finished 9th in the High Jump
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Vojislav Petrovskis - Finished 14th in the Gymnastics Balance Beam
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Satan Salmiņš - Finished 9th in the Shot Put
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Milan Balkanski - Finished 18th in the Gymnastics Balance Beam
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Rococo Omelyanovych - Finished 21st in the One-Person Dinghy Sailing
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Rose Rysinov - Eliminated in Round 1 of the Heavyweight Boxing
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Draco Centauros - Finished 20th in the Gymnastics Balance Beam
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Franjo Širovs - Eliminated in Round 1 of the Heavyweight Boxing
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Kokichi Pencis - Finished 22nd in the Gymnastics Balance Beam
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That is the end of the first part, see you very soon when the second half of the review is posted.
                

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Day 2 of the Summer Olympics - Review
The second day was not very abundant for the Novasamitan delegation, especially those in the single events. Shot put athletes Peter Rubensen and Jonas Nordhelm were both in the lowest 5, Brien Klassen was narrowly defeated by Halona Ani'-Wah' of Zoran , Janna Kircholmsen getting 17th place and Luis Venne getting defeated by Rachel Cordina of T&C. Novasamita's lacrosse team suffered another loss as well, and the team for baseball lost too.
Most of the successes today were by team groups, though. Novasamita's basketball team rose to 2nd place in the second group rankings, defeating Fuentana 73-68. The Rugby Sevens team absolutely pounded the Marble Mallorcan Republic's team, 7-40, as well as the volleyball team, who won against the Iradorians. 
The rest of the Novasamitan delegation, especially the teams who qualified for next rounds, are hopeful tomorrow will bring more wins.
Novasamitan Spectator Hyperventilates After Shot Put Ball Nearly Misses Him By Inches, Rushed to Hospital
Sports enthusiast Karl Druslau was watching the shot put event at the Saint-Josalyn Track and Field, 9th of June, when a shot put was accidentally thrown onto the net, and barely missing Druslau. The 58-year old, known to have asthma, hyperventilated rapidly, causing him to have difficulty breathing. His friends noticed this and immediately rushed him to the hospital, where he is currently being treated. He will be sent home to be taken care of further at his hometown of Mittelbache. Stadtholder Vredgaar has sent him a bouquet of flowers and an inhaler.

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Molly Hurdle Garners First Gold for Fuentana; Team Sports Begin
Despite a disappointing showing in the 1500m, distance runner Molly Hurdle won gold in the 10K run. It was a photo finish as she held off a surging Marko Cambraya of Giovanniland during the final kick. The Fuentana contingent was ecstatic! In the dignitary box, the Monarch Baron Comte von Fontaine was quite animated throughout the race. 
"This felt great after the disappointment of the day before. We train for years for moments like this, and it is unbelievable to see it happening," said an ecstatic Hurdle. "All of those miles and workouts paid off." 
What is Hurdle looking forward to after this? "Gymnastics. They're such amazing athletes and artists, and I'll just sit back and marvel at their craft." 
On day 2, the Monarch and his entourage caught part of the Baseball team's close 7-6 victory over Nieubasria and the Basketball team's close loss over Novasamita (73-68).
Fuentana baseball edged out the victory with solid tactical small ball. Down 4-2 with runners on first and second, third baseman Scott Funyon tied the game by flaring a pitch into a soft spot in right field as both runners attempted a double steal.  A squeeze play earned them the decisive run. Bob Hoffman closed the game in the 9th with two groundouts and a strikeout.
At the opening basketball match, the Monarch had to be restrained after berating the referee for a borderline call that resulting in Fuentana star Charles Starkley fouling out of the game with 1:35 left in the fourth quarter. 
Basketball Head Coach Jed Van Grumpy was likewise frustrated during and after the game. During the post-game interview he said, "In an ideal world, the game will be decided by the players. All too often, it's the officiating that decides the game. At a level like this, you need to get the calls right." 
Starkley agreed, but was a bit more despondent. The 35 year old veteran is playing in his final Olympics, and wants to make every game count. "This is my last chance at glory. I'd hate for my career to be marred by close losses like these. But we'll play better next game."
The frustration among the basketball squad was assuaged by news of Hurdle's gold medal. Said Starkley, "Molly represents the best of our culture and our competitive spirit. We're awed and proud of her victory. But I want a gold too."
Whether that gold is attainable after a painful loss like today is now the major question in this locker room. 
Odds and Ends
Center Marcus Crampy nearly posted a triple double with 11 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 blocks... Point Guard Kevin Yolly sparked the team off the bench with 10 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals... highly touted college star Christian Baitner did not see any action. 
Speaking of the monarch...
A somewhat incriminating scrap of paper was found at the venue where the Monarch celebrated alongside many of the elite runners after the 1500 final. It read:
Flowing hair enchants
As does the graceful stride of
Francine Courrier*
*RL inspiration: the author of "Hey There Delilah" wrote the song about a professional distance runner Delilah DiCrescenzo. 

Giovannilandian Olympic Report - 1st Day
Hello all! Thanks for viewing Giovannilandian Sports, the biggest sport broadcasting company of our country. Today, we start a special program, the Giovannilandian Olympic Report, where we'll carefully review the performance of our athletes at this event hosted in Cambria.
400 meters: Unfortunately, our 4 athletes did not have luck in this sport. Only Sersio Zara went on to the finals as he got 15th place. The other athletes all failed to qualify, as Fernando Mattei got 17th, Elisabetta Arelliano got 21st, and Kyra Helena-Giuvenoria was close to last place at 32nd. On the finals, Sersio did not succeed, as he was placed 7th among 10 athletes. 
1500 meters: Here, we had better luck. Although Brinno Rodrigo (18th) and Giulia Santi-Abrenti (24th) failed to qualify, two athletes went on to the finals: Katia Terra and Gioseppe Edio, as they were incredibly fast to be placed 2nd and 4th, respectively. On the finals, Gioseppe arguably did worse, ranking 9th out of 10. However, the Giovannilandians cheered as the other athlete, Katia Terra, went on to have the fastest run (3:33.80) and win a gold medal! Hurray!
This is it for today, as there were other events but Giovanniland decided not to send athletes to those. With a gold medal on the 1st day, we expect our athletes at Cambria to succeed on the next days, and bring more medals for our country! See you tomorrow for another report about the second day. 

-Alexander The Great

PART 8: CONFINEMENT
Zaganos Pasha walked hastily down the one of the hundreds of corridors in 'The Great Palace of Constantinople'. Labelled as the official residence of Sultan Mehmed, Zaganos Pasha and Çandarlı Halil Pasha had arranged a meeting between them and Mehmed's court to decide what they were going to do. Zaganos Pasha was tailed by  four of Lanorth's elite soldiers - the Janissaries. Known as Lanorth's elite shock troops, or sometimes special forces, they were the most well-organised, best trained and most professional fighting force in all of the country. They were not dressed in their ceremonial, antiquated crimson robes, instead dressed in urban combat uniforms. So, grey cargo trousers, tan cargo trousers or jeans, with either black shirts or black t-shirts, with an olive green or tan combat vest. They had a holster wrapped around their dominant legs, with knee pads, tactical combat belts, etc. They wore either a tan/grey/black baseball cap, or a beret, or no hat at all.
They walked hastily, with the black robes of Zaganos flapping due to the haste of his pace, with the Janissaries behind him in their combat uniforms, with their usual an off-white turban on their head. Zaganos had a black turban, however it was not important. They turned left, then right, bursting into the throne room. The double doors were opened for them. Zaganos gripped the handle of his sword, his arms moving now, with more enthusiasm, almost like a prolonged swing to seem more intimidating.
Zaganos approached Halil. Halil walked slowly up, gripping both what would be the lapels on his black, long coat, made of a lighter fur, with the fur being more noticeable on the lapel, as they were a dark black and were quite fuzzy. Halil stopped in-front of Zaganos, who stood up to the man with the once black beard, however due to his age, was turning to a boring grey, with tints of black still showing through. The man's greying hair was hidden beneath a tightly wrapped turban, matching the colour of his coat.
Zaganos was a bit taller than Halil. Zaganos was about six foot, however Halil was about five foot eight. Not much, however Zaganos was confident that he was the dominant figure.
"Zaganos Pasha." Said Halil.
"You dog." Said Zaganos. Zaganos gestured with his left hand to the Janissaries behind him, who shut the double doors of the throne room. Two of the four stepped forward, as the other two stood walked forward, standing in a wedge formation behind Zaganos. Halil stepped back. Halil put his hand in his pocket and the two Janissaries jolted upright. They pointed their assault rifles, which were the best in the country and similar to the HK416 in the real world, right at the head of Halil Pasha. The Janissaries were loyal to Zaganos Pasha and Sultan Mehmed and knew that Halil Pasha would be executed for his actions - sooner or later.
Halil Pasha stared at the muzzles and seemed scared. He took out his hand, spreading out his hands to show he was not holding anything. Halil Pasha looked down and Zaganos continued looking furious. He turned to one of the Janissaries. Halil Pasha turned around and Zaganos nodded. The Janissary walked forward, whipping off handcuffs from his tactical combat belt. He grabbed Halil Pasha and slapped the handcuffs on his wrists.
"On behalf of Sultan Mehmed, you, Çandarlı Halil Pasha, are under arrest until further notice." With these words, Halil Pasha whipped around, however the Janissary clenched his fist and hit him violently across the jaw. A distinctive crack was heard, which was significantly loud, sending Halil Pasha to the floor. Halil Pasha's jaw was now dislocated and out of place, nearly hanging off sideways. The Janissary stared at the old man on the floor, who was now holding his jaw in pain.
"Now I can do much worse, Pasha." Said the Janissary. "Or you can come with us, peacefully and without hesitation." The Grand Vizier was unable to talk, however seemed to nod. He was yanked off of the floor by the two Janissaries, before he was dragged away, Zaganos tailing the two men closely. The double doors were opened for them and Zaganos followed the first two and Halil out, before the other two followed on behind.
They walked to the exit of the palace, where outside, two black, armoured cars were outside, alongside four police bikes and officers to drive them. Halil Pasha was shoved into the back car and Zaganos got into the front one. The engines of the cars started and the sirens of the bikes were activated. The palace gates were opened and the convoy left the area. The streets were completely empty. There was not one car to be seen. This was what order and obedience looked like. The people of Constantinople, or this specific area of the city, stayed home or inside of shops, restaurants, whichever, so the convoy could get through without hassle.
The car drove through the streets at about 60mph. It arrived, about 20 minutes later, at a small army base. Inside, was a cell guarded by military police, where he would be placed in solitary confinement, isolated from the world, as he was seen as 'too unfit and too unstable to have contact with others'. He was ousted from his position upon arrival, with the country currently having no Grand Vizier until Mehmed could return and appoint one. So, until that time, a provisional court was formed, with Zaganos Pasha at the head, effectively becoming Grand Vizier until the return of the Sultan.
The military police dragged the man out of the car and into the building, where he was thrown into a small and slightly tight black room with a dim light providing the only light source for the whole time. 24/7, 365 days a year, it remained on. The man received treatment from on-site doctors and medics. However, all they did was snap his jaw back into place, gave him an ice pack and a tub of plain yogurt to ease the pain, somewhat, if it even could, or to provide something he did not have to chew.
Zaganos Pasha contacted Mehmed and alerted him of the recent developments. Mehmed was pleased that he had be contained and assured Zaganos he would be back soon. Mehmed, however was still in Zoran, on his own, apart from his servant, in a fancy hotel. Zaganos did hope he would be back soon, however, as he wanted this mess sorted out. And Zaganos knew Mehmed had the ability to do so.
However, back in solitary confinement, Halil Pasha knew his life was coming to an end. He had taken a gamble and it had not payed off. He wanted to do something to entertain himself. But there was no books, no television, no electronics, no nothing. Just a toilet, sink and a wooden bed with a blanket and thin pillow. Halil lay down on the wooden, uncomfortable bed, which gave him a splinter and he closed his eyes, attempting to get some sleep.

"-and the nation will surely remember its first medal of these first Summer Games as Eute Pesotta ran an incredible 44.35 seconds in the 400m run this morning."
The anchor was cut off by a co-commentator, "And hopefully that enthusiasm can carry over to the Lacrosse team's first match up with the Cambric team as we move to the second match of Group 2 for Lacrosse." The camera cuts to an overhead view of the empty lacrosse field. 
"This folks is where in just moments the Team NB will be matched against the Cambric team, seeing many players who play against one another in the Astorian League on the same team for a change! The poster boys for this would have to be Aiaden Dunlap and Zain Oosten- their teams' rivalry is legendary in the Basric League, though they have the same jerseys on today-" 
While the commentators spoke, the ticker on the bottom of the screen scrawls a message 'Cooper Kinsleye overtakes first ranking in Gymnastics Floor Exercise with 15.850 from Cambrian Nile Whitlock's 15.825' without any notice. 

"-and today they unite under the captainship of Ellen Tudemn, regularly the captain of the Clarendon Cadets." Still showing the empty Lacrosse field, a couple of Olympics workers take out equipment to repaint the Olympic symbol midfield. The view of the field pops into a smaller window on screen, and the main window launches into a player Biography on Lacrosse Captain Ellen - highlighting her childhood growing up in a small, hilly town near North the High and featuring interviews with her parents, her high school girlfriend's brother, her ophthalmologist's assistant-turned-second-wife, and her dead childhood dog through the mediumship of Adaine Walsh. 

Nearly a third the way through the 45-minute profile, the ticker scrawled another message 'Vivien Sampaio overtakes first ranking in Gymnastics Floor Exercise with 16.125 from Basric Cooper Kinsleye's 18.850 with 2 routines remaining- guaranteeing Basric medal placement in Gymnastics Floor Exercise' without any further comment from the Panelists. 
As the profile played on, a counter ticked down above the medal count in the bottom-left corner of the broadcast to the kickoff for the Lacrosse match against Cambria. 
20 Minutes to Kickoff
10 Minutes to Kickoff
     The ticker announced the medal ceremony for Gymnastics Floor Exercise is beginning while the Clarendon Boys Choir launched their third remix of a popular song from 1389. 
5 Minutes to Kickoff
    The medal counter ticked up to two golds, and one silver without notice from the panelists. 
KICKOFF

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Live Leak: Scathing Open Letter Released from Gymnastics Nieubasria 
Countess-Esquire Thrae Schoenberg, patron of Gymnastics Nieubasria has penned an incendiary open letter
addressed to the Nieubasric Broadcast Corporation, the holder of the Summer Olympics broadcast monopoly
in Nieubasria for their blatantly unfair treatment of Gold and Silver medalists Vivien Sampaio and Cooper Kinsleye.
Instead of showing the major achievement of these great athletes, they chose to show the 40-minute-too-long 
feature trying to dig up irrelevant factoids of another great athlete as a "warmup" for the supposedly infinitely more
exciting than the awarding of a gold and silver medal. 
 

8 June 2020
Zoranian Times Live!
"Hello Zoran! Those were some events huh? The athletes from all countries were incredible! While none of our own athletes won any medals today I can't help but admire the techniques of all the athletes today. The coaches for our athletes claim that the reason why our athletes didn't perform to the best of their abilities today is because they are experiencing some major jet lag due to traveling across three time zones just to reach T&C. But the coaches promise that the athletes will perform better tomorrow. Now I am about to interview archer Kana′tĭ Gutadilago, who reached fifth place in the archery competition. We will get to that after a message from our sponsor, Zortech!" says Quiyakaso,
*Zortech ad plays with a message from billionaire Tsaliona Luuska and how Zortech is changing the technological world and pushing to change the world of space travel forever*
"Thank you for Tsaliona Luuska and Zortech for sponsoring our program! Now I am here with Kana′tĭ Gutadilago, our archer who won fifth place in the archery contest! Thank you for taking the time for this interview Kana′tĭ." says Quiyakaso
"It is my pleasure Quiyakaso, I may not be as well known as some of my fellow athletes but I am always happy to give some words to the press." says Kana′tĭ,
"Glad to hear that! Now how do you feel about making it to the top five of the archery competition?" asks Quiyakaso,
"It feels great to know that I was able to even do as well as I did! It was a lot of fun despite it being a bit nerve racking. I feel honored to have competed against such capable athletes and I congratulate Siminat Ayinde for winning first." answers Kana′tĭ,
"I am sure that they appreciate your praise. Now how has your family reacted to this, they must be proud of you."
"Yes indeed they are, they called me after the event and wished me congratulations on getting fifth. I am proud to have brought some honor to my family and to the people of Zoran."
*Quiyakaso nods*
"Now, after the event you were seen talking with a man in a suit who approached you from an alleyway. Do you have any explanations on what that was about?" asks Quiyakaso,
*Kana′tĭ begins to sweat*
"I-I don't know what you are talking about. I was at the bar with the other athletes, well except Hinola. She had to be escorted back to the hotel due to paparazzi swarming her despite her poor performance in the floor exercise. But she did spend a bit of time taking selfies with fans and signing autographs." Kana′tĭ says nervously,
"The people of Zoran want to know who that man was Kana′tĭ, just answer the question. While we all want to talk to Hinola you aren't her and I am interviewing you. So who was that man in this photo?" Quiyakaso says as he pulls up a photo of Kana′tĭ in a well hidden alleyway handing some files to a shadowy figure,
*Kana′tĭ tugs at his collar*
"It was uh my coach...yeah my coach! He wanted to see my practice records to see how I can improve for next time!" Kana′tĭ says nervously laughing in an odd pattern. Quiyakaso narrowed his eyes,
"Are you su-"
*Livestream cuts off saying all signal has been lost and an advertisement by AW Encrypted begins to play*
 

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2 Novasamitans Get Gold!                   
In today's Canoe and Kayak Slalom events, two of our athletes, Pyter Kollen and Jan Rudek, succeeded in being barely quicker than the rest of the participating athletes, with Jan getting 85.03 seconds in Canoe slalom, and Pyter getting 84.99 in the kayak slalom. 
"Never thought I'd get that far," said Jan after being interviewed by Channel 5's team during the award ceremony. "Real great to win a medal for our country! Wish I could replay that moment of glory a hundred times!" He walked off being cheered by Novasamitans.
Pyter Kollen's inspiration was his father who taught him how to kayak. "He's in the ICU back in Novasamita right now, so I decided to lift his spirits by dedicating my win to him."
As of today, these are the only 2 medals Novasamita has so far. 
 
 

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Fuentana's First Medal: Em Scissors takes Bronze in 1500m
In a closely contested 1500m final, Em Scissors held on during the final 200m of the race to finish with a bronze. This gave Fuentana their first medal in the Summer Olympics.
"It's a little disappointing that [teammate] Molly Hurdle did not qualify for the finals. We've been training together for the last two years," noted Scissors. Despite that, Hurdle was clearly overjoyed at her teammate's accomplishment. She was captured on camera cheering loudly.
During the post event press conference, Hurdle explained: "It's definitely a lot of emotions to process, but the running community is a small one. I've raced Francine and Catia plenty of times, and each one of us, Em included, has had our victories. Sometimes it comes down to who had the best rest, the best food, and so on. For me, well, I know not to carboload on fettucine alfredo before the big day."
Scissors added with a bit of shade, "The important thing is that the medalists truly earn it." At Fuentana's Olympic Qualifiers, two middle distance runners failed pre-race drug tests and were immediately slapped with an eight-year ban from the national team program. 
"We train the right way by training at high altitudes and carefully following a dietary regimen that relies on good, healthy food and good old fashioned training. That's what makes this moment so special." 
Scissors and Hurdle were later seen celebrating in Saint-Josalyn with the other medalists and with Fuentana's Monarch at a well-known whisky bar. The Monarch seemed to be quite cozy with one of the runners... 

First Cutoff!

The Saint Markian Olympic Honor Guard

Live Leak: Athletes Spotted in Parade of Nations uniform!
The network just received a leaked photo of the Nieubasric Parade of Nations uniform, leaked from a supposed meet-and-greet with high level Cambric government officials and spiritual leaders. The Leak cannot confirm the designer of the uniform yet, though there is rumour that the designer could be Godden House. The president of GH, Glenda Godden is well placed in society and is known to have personal connections with multiple Convenors and Patrons of National Sport Organizations. Godden is also remarked for its use of tartan designs for their formal wear, making it an easy option. 

We have identified the men in the photo as the Athlete-Delegates from the Basric Astorian Olympic Committee, from left to right- Jordain Elm (Water Polo, Captain), Kaeneus Pedane (Discus Throw), Vincenot Lemerre (200m Freestyle, Butterfly), Kelton Whitee (Dressage),
Glenn Woods (Fencing), and Leofsige Trumane (Sailing). Missing from
the photo are Jessie Ball (Tennis), Vivien Sampaio (Gymnastics), and Reece Hall (Archery). 

The Leak will seek comment on the tartan and see if we can peek an accompanying look! Stay Tuned!
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OFFICIAL RELEASE - BASRIC ASTORIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
June 8 Roster Athletes 4x200 m Medley Relay Swim Danje Bourelly, Osebertus Haward, Maelgut Tadini, Vincenot Lemerre Archery Individual Moliones Achard, Reece Hall 400 m Run Eute Pesotta, Maus Mortagne 1500 m Run Zeru Wedding Canoe Slalom Grimald Bloeckner Kayak Slalom Grimald Bloeckner, Stanley Sweete Mountain Biking Individual Roley Verstoerod Badminton Singles and Doubles Stage 1 Seuuard Brindal, Ischenous Cappeart
 
 

7 June 1420; 12 PM AMT; 
Zoranian Times Live!
*speaks in a whispering voice* "Good afternoon Zoran! It is I Winotlisa Austenaco and what you saw earlier today about a wig is definitely just a prank done by the editing team! I am currently in the athletes only area of the stadium where our athletes are currently practicing for their respective events. I can't be too loud or else I might get kicked out because unlike back home in Zoran, when a sign says 'Athletes Only' they will actually kick you out or send you to jail if they think you are a threat. It has been announced that the ACZ that today at 9:00 PM AMT there will be a large parade that will take up the whole main road of the city with confetti, cannons, a band, and-"
*Gets interrupted by a security guard*
"HEY! WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING HERE!? GET OUT!"
"Well, looks like I got to run Zoran, time for me to perform my signature escape plan."
*Camera shows Winotlisa walking up to the security guard to talk to him and points to a spot on the security guards face before pulling out a handkerchief and covering the mouth and nose of the security guard rendering him unconscious. Winotlisa then drags the unconscious security guard and puts him in a locker before returning to the camera*
"Ok I am back people of Zoran, I will have to get out of here now but I will be back when the parade takes place! I will see you at 9:00 PM AMT!"
*Camera is lowered but is still recording*
"You did stop recording when I went to the security guard right?...No?!...What do you mean you recorded the whole thing!?...By the Spirit I need to hide because of your stupid mistake!...Give me the camera and the audio equipment I am going to have to continue alone to hide!...YOU DIDN'T STOP RECORDING AGA-"

Novian Socialist Republic was a Socialist state on western Doll Guldur that existed from 1408 SM to 1419 SM.It was a one party state governed by the Communist Party of Novia Xeneia with Glatin as its capital.
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                       Location:-

First Leader:-Génê Kramer
Last Leader:-Cäi Garrett
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History:-
To get Novia Xeneia independence from its colonizers,The Democratic Union Party was formed which would lead coups against them.They decided to get help from the Communist Party.Both Parties eventually won but the Communist Party betrayed the Democratic Union by assasination the Leader of the Democratic Union and seized the Country to themselves.This would lead to 19 years of tyranny and oppression by the Communists.After which the White Rebellion would occur and defeat the Communist Party.
Civil war and Dissolution:-
On 23 January 1419 SM,Publishing and book Printing was made legal in NSR without any censorship.
A book by the name of 'Life beyond Borders' was published,The book explained the life of citizens beyond the borders of NSR.The book was ultimately banned by the government but not before it sparked anger in the people against the government.This lead to the reformation of Democratic Union,A civil war and then Dissolvement of the NSR.
 

MALLORCAN DELEGATION ATTENDS THE SAINT-JOSALYN OPENING CEREMONY WITH STYLE
Hello Mallorcans, this is Rick O'Shea for Rollout news
Yesterday evening, the Mallorcan olympic team arrived to the Olympic stadium to perform their opening ceremony in style. Wether it was the 49 individual athletes and 6 official Marble Mallorcan teams arriving simultaneously or the 40 000 marbles released on the ramp right before their entrance, that evening will surely be one to remember! Of course, the greatest names of Mallorcan sports are all assembled in Saint-Josalyn for a week of different sports from all categories! Among the most famous marbles present we of course have the national football team, who was defeated in the round of 16 in their latest football competition who would expect to achieve redemption this week, Yellow Meyella and Kinnowin Or-An-Ger, the two athletes to have scored the most points in the Marblelympics as well as Starry Tegal, the most medalled athlete in, once again, the Marblympics. All these athletes will of course be present in this year's Marblelympics (opening ceremony the 18th of June), as last year's ML beginnings had been watched by 12 million people, it makes us wonder if the Olympics viewership will be matched or surpassed in Mallorca. Another concern: is the short lapse of time between the Olympics and the ML extenuate some athletes, only time will tell An unexpected athlete has also showed up for the olympics: none other than the head of state of the Spheric Marble Mallorcan Republic: the representative chancellor himself: Nico Unordille! Few people know this but before going into politics, he had won the Rojrol Fencing Cup (RFC) and will be competing alongside Mandarin Or-An-Ger in the individual foil. With such a platter of promising athletes, we can hope to be bringing back several medals in these olympics with 8 medals being handed out today!
This was Rick O'Shea from Rollout News, until next time!

Mehmed dropped his cigarette and stepped on it, before twisting his foot a few times, before walking back to the hotel. He entered and he saw his bodyguards bow. Mehmed nodded, as he took off his Bork hat. The paparazi had cleared out somewhat, however those inside were blocked from taking photographs by Mehmed's bodyguards or secret service members. Mehmed walked hastily in the lobby, trying to avoid too much attention.
Mehmed reached the lift and typed in the numbers needed to get to his floor. Mehmed, once he got there, dismissed his bodyguards. Once alone, he stood in the middle of the room, overlooking the wall-sized window, overlooking the landscape. Mehmed's hand moved to the handle of his sword and slowly removed it from the sceathe. He examined it, moving the sword to different angles so he could see it.
The sword belonged to his father Murad bin Mehemmed Han and when he died in 1417, the sword was given to Mehmed. The sword was made for Murad, who personalised it to his own taste, which Mehmed also happened to like. When Murad died, Mehmed took his sword as his own. Mehmed thought of the history of the unique blade, as he turned the sword around with his fingers, flipping it around, almost. He sceathed it, not wanting to damage anything.
Mehmed called over his servant, Emine. She walked over, and bowed her head.
"What may I help you with Sultan?" She asked.
"I would like a meal, if I may." Mehmed replied.
"Of course. I will tell the cooks." She said. Mehmed nodded and she bowed, before turning. She walked away. Mehmed turned, sitting back down in his chair. He rested his head back, as he overlooked the horizon outside. He thought about how he had not been around the whole building yet. So, Mehmed stood up.
However, a man walked in, with a notepad and pen. Mehmed turned on the spot, having heard the door open. Mehmed looked at the man, his eyes squinted slightly. The man bowed, however seemee to be unaware of what he was to actually do. "Sultan." The man said. "May I take your order, for your meal?"
Mehmed nodded. "Fish. If I can ask for a large fish, I don't really mind what type, a salad and whatever else you may choose." Mehmed said.
"A drink?" The man asked.
"Of course. Just get me some water."
"Yes, Sultan." The man bowed, once more, before leaving Mehmed.
Mehmed, however, instead sat down. He took out one of the Zoranian cigarettes and lit it. He began smoking it, holding the cigarette rather firmly between his thumb and index finger. Mehmed loved to sit around and watch the outside world go by.
His meal arrived and Mehmed finished it up, before praying and having a short nap, as he was rather tired.

Day 1 of the Summer Olympics: A Tale of Chickens
Many Novasamitans are thrilled for this year's Summer Olympics, to be broadcast on Channel 2 and the Nysportessen channel. Novasamitan Airways reported a surge in flight bookings to Saint-Josalyn in the days preceding the opening ceremony, with about 50,000 in the span of 2 days. Novasamita's delegation arrived in Saint-Josalyn a day before the opening, looking forward to the Olympics.
The athletes waved Novasamitan flags as they went by during the parade of nations, but as the next team emerged, the delegation sent 50 chickens loose, causing quite a ruckus among the spectators and the next team. The athletes made a run for it as security guards were dumbfounded, and confused on what to do. As they hurriedly rushed to the exit in order to evade security, they released even more hens on the street, causing traffic jams and in some instances, minor collisions. The team agreed to pay reparations to authorities and apologized. They are currently staying in the east part of the city at the Kingdom Hotel, and they practice at a nearby gym facility.
The delegation is determined to bring pride and fame to Novasamita by winning as much medals as they can. Stadtholder Vredgaar has shown great support to the team and has sent regards to them. He is set to attend the entire event to cheer on the candidates. As of current, it is expected that there are 100,000 Novasamitans currently in Tara and Cambray to attend the Olympics, and the TV viewership in the duration of the event is expected to be nearly 5 million at best.