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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostIf you're an athlete is there much point bothering with an international competition where all the best nations aren't invited?
International tournaments are an experience in themselves with the intensity of competition and all the athletes living in close quarters during the competition, so it's worthwhile for them to get that experience before going off to the olympics or world champs in their sports; some sportspeople have all the talent and do all the training but are overwhelmed when they reach the world stage and never reach their potential; this is a step up. So it's not a pointless exercise at all for many athletes although I can imagine that for the fans it's a little strange.
My advice to those who don't like sport or don't see the point of it; don't watch it and don't whine about it.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYes; firstly, many of the 'best nations' WILL be there in many sports; commonwealth countries like Jamaica, Kenya and so on in Athletics, NZ and Australia in the cycling and so on. They might not all send their strongest teams or their best known athletes, but that might actually be a good thing for younger athletes who are gaining experience at or close to the highest level; an up and coming English or Scottish athlete gets to compete against up and coming Kenyans, Jamaicans and so on who will be his competitors in world champs or olympics in a few years time.
International tournaments are an experience in themselves with the intensity of competition and all the athletes living in close quarters during the competition, so it's worthwhile for them to get that experience before going off to the olympics or world champs in their sports; some sportspeople have all the talent and do all the training but are overwhelmed when they reach the world stage and never reach their potential; this is a step up. So it's not a pointless exercise at all for many athletes although I can imagine that for the fans it's a little strange.
My advice to those who don't like sport or don't see the point of it; don't watch it and don't whine about it.Comment
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Originally posted by zoco View PostWell, I understand how it can be worthwhile to the athletes for the reasons you have outlined above but that doesn't mean it merits blanket media coverage for the next 2 weeks.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostThe only place I saw any of the World Cup was on the TV in the chip shop. Which bit of "Don't watch it" is so hard to achieve?
Though I did stick the headphones on when the neighbours started to get excited.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by zoco View PostWell, I understand how it can be worthwhile to the athletes for the reasons you have outlined above but that doesn't mean it merits blanket media coverage for the next 2 weeks.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYes; firstly, many of the 'best nations' WILL be there in many sports; commonwealth countries like Jamaica, Kenya and so on in Athletics, NZ and Australia in the cycling and so on. They might not all send their strongest teams or their best known athletes, but that might actually be a good thing for younger athletes who are gaining experience at or close to the highest level; an up and coming English or Scottish athlete gets to compete against up and coming Kenyans, Jamaicans and so on who will be his competitors in world champs or olympics in a few years time.
International tournaments are an experience in themselves with the intensity of competition and all the athletes living in close quarters during the competition, so it's worthwhile for them to get that experience before going off to the olympics or world champs in their sports; some sportspeople have all the talent and do all the training but are overwhelmed when they reach the world stage and never reach their potential; this is a step up. So it's not a pointless exercise at all for many athletes although I can imagine that for the fans it's a little strange.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostSo it's a bit of a jolly for the privileged few at tax payers expense. Fair enough.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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