Let's be honest; none of these sports are interesting to watch. The only draws were nationalism and human potential. Between the high anti-nationalist sentiment, high inclusion of participants that gained citizenship after the beginning of their athletic careers, and a high number of transgender athletes, there is no interest to watch. No one ever was really interested in watching women throw hammers, sprint, or lift but they had reasons for watching. Those reasons are no longer reasonable.
Very astute analysis.
It really was about nationalism and showing that your genetic kind was better.
Now with athletes mixed from anywhere under flags of convenience its pointless.
I must disagree, but to each his own. I personally like being involved in outdoor activities and the sports I mentioned. So, it's fun for me to watch someone be world class in a sport that I just fumble around in. For me, this isn't about rooting for 'my team' (whatever that means), it's about seeing the limits of what humans can do in an activity that is both physically and mentally challenging.
Watching men larp as women is not the limits of of human achievement I have any interest in.
nah man you're forgetting the most important draw women in tight sports suits
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