I have been watching the Olympic Games for most of my life, ever since I was a kid. As a child, I was caught up in the pageantry and Olympic spirit. As an adult, I’m more aware of the politics involved, and the corruption, sportwashing, and other human rights issues that so often mar the games. However, I keep waiting, as even if the games themselves don’t live up to the spirit, I still kinda believe in the dream. So, how about this year’s Games?
Read moreVlog: Why New Olympic Sports Matter
I’ve got an opportunity in my schedule to talk about the Olympic Games and newer Olympic sports – and why I think getting some of these new sports in the Olympics matters (albeit a month after the Olympics because of how my schedule worked out).
Tokyo Olympiad: Film Review
This is a review that is over a year overdue. I had fully intended to watch this movie leading up to the Tokyo Olympics and, I admit, I forgot. However, after over a year of waiting, it’s time to rip the band-aid off, and take a look at the (currently) only Olympic documentary to make it into the Criterion Collection – Tokyo Olympiad.
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