The world is a wonderful place filled with interesting traditions and people. Every four years, competition breaks to gather the world's best in a contest of these diverse realms. The Summer Olympic Games is a competition unlike any seen in The Great Arena! It unifies fighters under a common banner, testing friends and enemies alike under the ultimate competitive scenarios!
The 2016 Summer Olympic Games will feature medal events in Solo, 3way, Duo, Trio, 5-on-5 Survival Sequence, and Battle Royal! Competition runs daily from August 6th through to August 20th. Who will compete for the gold? Let us meet the national teams!
Team Argentina: marianokombat
We haven't seen a lot of marianokombat this year, so there won't be a lot of heavy expectations on his performance at these Olympic Games. He made a strong entry into the Second Round of the 2016 Mid-Year Grand Slam tournament, where he took a moderate defeat from Genku. Good preparation.
Team Australia: ElJobber, Statix, Loopster, Corrupt hydraslash, Bronzie, BIGkev, acez & Oozaru
The Aussies have an excellent team this year, with several of their stars really gunning in 2016. They are led by three-time Undisputed Champion ElJobber, but their real strength lies in tremendous depth. Statix has been a major player ever since winning the KFL Championship at Ultimate Grand Prix VI! Loopster will inject a lot of enthusiasm into the team, having exploded in July as one of the most in-demand fighters of The Invasion! hydraslash has also been a break-out in 2016, bringing much needed Duo experience into this team. Hall of Famer Oozaru is also very notable, coming out of retirement to represent his country one more time in team events!
Team Bolivia: queve
He's a controversial figure from The Great Arena's past, but he'll return to represent his country in these Olympic Games. Not expected to play a significant role in shaping this year's event.
Team Bulgaria: Asesino
Better remembered for competing in the 2014 KFL Winter Olympics, Asesino started the year strong by making the Third Round of Tournament 63. He's a strange customer and could be one of the dark horses who breaks out at the Olympics!
Team Canada: DECEPTION (c), United: Mime, Politics, Jerrod, Shadaloo, Torchia, Bee_07, xtactics & KittyKat
Team Canada have to be considered one of the major medal contenders at this year's Summer Games. It's surprising that undefeated, Hall of Fame Gold Medal Duo Marz & Violent`J are absent from the team, but Canada will still front a strong side, with Politics finding an ally in Duo expert Mime to pursue back-to-back Gold. The simple fact that the Undisputed Champion is on this team cannot be over looked, either. DECEPTION is the fighter of 2016 and he could be adding more metal to that Undisputed Championship!
Team Chile: Murdoink
The lone Chilean comes into these Games with one of his best years on record. He electrified the Division 2 stakes early in the year, picking up gold along the way, and is always known as an upstart threat. He's had a slight slump in the past few months, but this could be his time to shake it off!
Team Croatia: Nephrite
Nephrite represents another of the European contingent with a tremendous Winter Olympic pedigree, but 2014 Gold is hardly his only medal! Nephrite took Silver in the unique three-way event of 2012 and will no doubt return to try to go one better!
Team Czech Republic: VR-FIST
VR-FIST hasn't spent a lot of time in The Great Arena, but as one of the fighting members of The European Union he's given himself his best chance to make a surprise impact at these Olympic Games!
Team Estonia: Sgtf
It could be a game plan of all or nothing for Estonia at these Olympic Games. The enigmatic Sgtf has been fighting with an edge in 2016, securing some impressive wins! As a member of The European Union he made an impact on Monday Nights, but he'll be all alone and fighting with a do or die attitude.
Team Finland: ArtemisFlow & Zmoke
Finland will maximize their chances with two competitors at the 2016 Summer Games. ArtemisFlow is memorable for his time as one of the Project Punch-Out fighters, while Zmoke is remembered in infamy for burning bright, but blazing out. It will be a challenge for them to find medals, but you can be sure they'll try their hardest to finish ahead.
Team Great Britain: ShawnMichaels, Liam, nif, Dez-Burnett, "Bad Bad" Leroy, Ironize & AcidicWonder
The controversy of the recent British Exit hangs over this year's Great Britain team. As the only non-Brexit fighter on the team, "Bad Bad" Leroy will have to put their differences aside to bring pride back to the kingdom. As much as they've been unpopular, The British Invasion fighters will come into these Games with a sense of unity. Which could just boost them to something special!
Team Greece: maxilos & proXade
They started 2016 as a team with a chip on their shoulder, but "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade have turned their run into a star-making charge through the Duo Division! They're unsurprisingly expected to make their biggest impact in the Duo Division event, where cohesion should be their advantage against some of the inexperienced nations. Real dark horse contenders for a medal!
Team Hungary: Chromatose
The Hungarian will be a major player at these Olympic Games! Chromatose has been throwing his weight around as a member of The European Union, an unlucky runner-up in this year's Fighter For Europe tournament! He's in great form and could really upset some of the favourites!
Team India: Rockey316
Team India may only be fielded by one fighter, but as one of the beloved figures of the ICWW era, this Hall of Famer will do his country proud! He was known as "The Fire Cracker" and his explosive style could just add an Olympic Medal to his list of career achievements!
Team Iran: W0LF
Iran's W0LF is largely an untested obscurity in The Great Arena, but he'll get a major spotlight as one of the newcomers to the Summer Olympic Games. He's a complete unknown and that should make him one of the exciting additions to this unique set of circumstances!
Team Israel: Miller, CCShadow & Sid
Miller & Sid had a few Duo Division matches earlier this year, but it's unsurprising that legendary former Duo Division Champion CCShadow will step in as Miller's partner. Given the pedigree of half the team, they could be one of the surprise breakouts in the Duo Event.
Team Italy: Shen_DuHBK & giandavil
Shen_DuHBK famously defected from The Invasion to The European Union earlier this year, giving him a chance to prepare to represent his Italian roots alongside giandavil. They're both longstanding and respect names. They worked together way back in 2012. It should be interesting to see if they can find synergy in 2016!
Team Malaysia: vaiisekk, Learn, Clausner, AbG & shin
The Malaysian contingent has increased its number from the last Olympic Games. Will that produce a stronger result? Fielding a five-man team will allow them to take on the Survival Sequence medal chase. They come in as heavy underdogs with rookie competitor shin and AbG.
Team Mexico: Celeste & Mk_FrEaK
The Summer Olympics are supposed to be a political free environment, but there will no doubt be a swell of support for Team Mexico should they find themselves facing off against the USA. Celeste has shown many times she's got the goods to upset some of the best. It would be an amazing story if these two warriors could take on the world's best!
Team Morocco: Evolved
Morocco arrives at the Summer Olympic Games for the very first time! Evolved is another of the somewhat obscure names in The Great Arena, a holder over from the early years affiliated with Webchat. What he lacks in profile, he makes up for in excitement to have another great nation represented!
Team Netherlands: EasterBunny
Don't be fooled! EasterBunny has a pedigree going all the way back to the earliest days of The Great Arena! He's got a lot of experience in the world league as one of the memorable Project Punch-Out fighters of years gone by. The Netherlands will be one of the countries to watch, particularly in the 3way stakes.
Team New Zealand: "The Chosen One" Damo, Banging & Kiara85
Quality and teamwork could be the edge for this New Zealand team. Though few in number, they're a high caliber trio who'll contest several of the major events. All three has extensive experience in team scenarios, which puts them right in the medal picture for the Duo and Trios events! "The Chosen One" Damo is, of course, one of the all-time great Duo Division Champions, but also a very prominent solo competitor in his own right. Banging has experience in both fields as an ICWW Immortal. It will be very interesting to see how this team performs!
Team Nigeria: kingjolly
There's always a good vibe that comes with kingjolly. He tends to drift in and out of competition, but when he applies himself the results are artful! We've seen him upset some of the biggest names in the league. He could really surprise as one of the few African fighters entering these Games!
Team Poland: "Big Johnny" Bofh & Cukier
"Big Johnny" Bofh arrives at these Olympic Games with an ally! Cukier will allow Bofh to capitalize on his Duo skills. They're one of the many combinations in the shadow of big names from North America and the British Commonwealth. A team with great potential to shock the world!
Team Portugal: "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile
Portugal has been well represented in 2016 thanks to the dynamic fighting style of Zentile! This Pegasus electrified as both a KFL and Division 2 Champion, and has been one of the major forces vexing The Invasion as part of The European Union! Higher-minded ideals will be put aside as Zentile represents his country alone. An instance where doing it for himself will be an asset!
Team Singapore: Shamrock & EricAngle
Four Hall of Famers will march for their nations at these Summer Olympic Games! Shamrock is one of the ICWW Immortals we haven't seen in quite a while. He made a major impact as winner of the Round Robin Gold Medal at the 2012 Games -- an event that's been retired, this year. He was also a Bronze Medalist in the Battle Royal event, and is always a danger in every match type. Now that he has EricAngle to back him up, every nation should be on high notice!
Team South Africa: J1sy
Obscurity belies the fact that J1sy has a lot of potential as a fighter! He blazed bright when he first entered The Great Arena, amassing a wealth of experience at the cost of his career. He was on the incapacitated list for a long time, but he's here now to represent South Africa for the first time in these Summer Olympic Games!
Team Spain: Red_Spaniard
Another of the stalwarts of the international scene - Red_Spaniard has been part of the European Union attacking the Invasion on Monday Nights. He's the only representative of Spain, but he takes the mantle with pride!
Team Thailand: Lays & Mr.Pirat
Thailand brings an interesting energy with their two fighters. Will they show Muay Thai spirit to strike out at the rest of the league? Let's hope so!
Team United Arab Emirates: jaytea, The_Rock, Intel & KurtAngle
Team UAE has a chance to contest several medals at these Olympic Games thanks to their number, including the Trios event that's new to this year! jaytea waves the flag for this group, with The_Rock providing some ICWW era muscle.
Team United States of America: "American Dream" Scott-Howell, Ratt, The_Purple_Bunny, The Great Genku, VenoMark, King Ken, "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile, "The Predator" TonyTheTiger, United: Artanix, "The Dude" Baraka_MK, Jammer2Omega, Porygonix & Benjamin
Team USA once again deliver an intimidating array of fighters - a veritable who's who of competition in The Great Arena! The Dream Team relies on expertise in every area, fielding the largest group of any of the national teams of 2016! 3way Gold Medalist CaTigeReptile joins the team this year, defecting from China back to the USA. They aren't just relying on bigger being better, either! They're expected to factor in to every medal at this year's Summer Olympic Games, entering specialist fighters into all the major categories. With five Undisputed Champions and the greatest Hall of Famer of all time on their side, they're a shoo-in!
Team Venezuela: Maridany
Don't discount Venezuela just because they're the last team to enter alphabetically! Maridany has had a very interesting year and could be one of the upstart fighters should enough things go his way!
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