Agree. Another major flaw in the 2024 "world" olympics is the elimination of Russian athletes for political reasons. That certainly diluted the event. This was hardly mentioned as countries gloated about their medal counts. I believe there were only 15 competitors from Russia. Had to compete under no flag.
Couldn't agree more with your essay! Let me just add that the athletics competitions, 'track and field', as well as the swimming competitions, were so obvious geared to TV 'demands' that this became unwatchable. When 'talking heads' explaining everything take up more time than the actual events then I ask myself why i want to waste hours watching them when all i wanted to see were the competitions.
As for all those 'new sports' ... well, 'tis just like in our schools now were 'all must have a prize' ... for anything.
Agree. Another major flaw in the 2024 "world" olympics is the elimination of Russian athletes for political reasons. That certainly diluted the event. This was hardly mentioned as countries gloated about their medal counts. I believe there were only 15 competitors from Russia. Had to compete under no flag.
Couldn't agree more with your essay! Let me just add that the athletics competitions, 'track and field', as well as the swimming competitions, were so obvious geared to TV 'demands' that this became unwatchable. When 'talking heads' explaining everything take up more time than the actual events then I ask myself why i want to waste hours watching them when all i wanted to see were the competitions.
As for all those 'new sports' ... well, 'tis just like in our schools now were 'all must have a prize' ... for anything.