how did it come to this?

5.04 - Olympic Games “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter”

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This week, higher, faster, stronger, together. The pinnacle of human physical achievement, the chance to be the best in the world, the ability to cheer on your nation with unbridled enthusiasm, the knowledge of a sport you had no interest in and will not show any interest in for the next four years. The Olympics is an international party that brings joy, heartache and pride to many around the world, but why does it exist at all? How did a competition for ancient Greeks become the international juggernaut it is today? Why is sport the great peaceful equaliser? Are the games truly about sport, or a corrupt commercial endeavour? Why do companies pay billions of dollars to be involved? Will I ever concede that I have missed my opportunity to be an olympian? and ultimately how did it come to this?

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