Women bring different aesthetic to sports, especially when they compete in events like tennis, gymnastics, and figure skating. There, they provoke a unique rapture of their own design, and our earthbound spirits are lifted.
But, don't get it twisted. These ladies can defy gravity, too. Ever see a female olympian throw a hammer, hurl a discuss, or stride hurdles like a two-legged gazelle? and, don't get me started on those female weight-lifters, especially the little ladies, (such heart) - heaving great weights above Earth's immense head, even as gravity, itself, demand they drop that load... now! "Not yet," they seem to say, as they push their burdens to the roof. Talk about "chill bumps."
Recently, the International Olympic Committee has announced that starting in Paris , in 2024, they will introduce female "flag football" as an Olympic event. It is a patronizing gesture. Women do not need it. They are doing fine without that kind of help. (Thank you very much.)
First, flag football is a children's game, one that is safe and inconclusive. It is not a sport like the majority of Olympic disciplines that athletes spend a lifetime perfecting. To be called an Olympian should be a hallowed honor, one that comes only after years of pain, sacrifice, and sheer determination. Even as children, we played flag football only when we were not allowed to play real football. Now, for playing a glorified game of "flag", you want to call these ladies, "Olympians". The Greeks of Marathon will be turning over in their graves.
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Yes Sir! I'm still hangin' as a all-around sports fan in general. The legendary and iconic themed opening of Wide World of Sports back in the day and the unforgettable words "...the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." along with spectacular footagw to kick off Saturday's sports lineup. Athleticism is one aspect of human capabilities that definitely draws attention and causes 'fanaticism' (an entirely different can of human fascination), but what has come to be deemed a 'sport' obviously redefines the word sport from which you and I grew up basically knowing. Man, when I do have time to watch (as general spectator more than supporting fan) for amazement and/or entertainment is just that, with anticipation of that amazingly entertaining moment!! This world of people in and of itself continues to evolve in whichever way the power of agreement will take it, including the so-called 'sports'. By the way, I've seemed to lose track of the proposed Olympic trials for Tiddly Winks!...there's more than just a turning over in graves goin'on Sir. Keep Bangin' Cuz!!
I think I commented earlier, but yeah Man, again athleticism has come a long way, and the old Olympic level of recognition is the highest honor, even above the general sports perspective. The perception has been contaminated by...I don't know, let's just say the Olympic shot callers have gotten this 'highfalutin' openness to sports that the puppet committee sees anything that breaks a sweat as potential to receiving Olympic honors. No doubt, true Olympians of old are scratching their heads! Keep Bangin' Man!
Tico
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