I wish you'd stop beating around the bush and tell us what you really think ;-)
In all seriousness, removing their medals was pathetic, disrespectful and childish. I hope there is an inquiry into their behaviour. At the very least it was unsportsmanlike.
This thing isn't normal and I haven't experienced it anywhere else besides in England. They need to walk before they run. Every nation wants to win so is understandable, but then be gracious in defeat and don't be a scum bag.