World Open Teams

Here are my picks (aka guesses) for the World Open Teams, starting on Saturday.  The "Alternate" selection is the team I think in the group that will best challenge the top 4 for a qualifying spot.

Group A *

#1 Italy

2-4 South Africa, France, Denmark

Alternate: Ireland

Out: Albania, Brazil, China Macau, Estonia, Finland, Kenya, Japan, Pakistan, Romania, Slovakia, Trinidad

Group B

#1 Netherlands

2-4 Russia, Sweden, China

Alternate: Argentina

Out: Austria, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Jamaica, Korea, Latvia, Mexico, Portugal, San Marino, Scotland

Group C

#1 Norway

2-4 Egypt, Poland, Bulgaria

Alternate: Iceland

Out: Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Georgia, Monaco, New Zealand, Spain, Ukraine

Group D

#1 USA

2-4 Germany, England, Australia

Alternate: Turkey

Out: Belarus, Botswania, Greece, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Philippines, Reunion, Serbia, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela

* Group A does not include Canada in this post, as it is impossible for me to objectively rate the team's chances - ideally they win the gold medal - I really would like Canada to also win the gold in the Womens and Seniors events - best wishes to all teams!