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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

He’s a genetic advantage, oh no.

One of the problems with any competitive sport is the fixation on top performance, rather than the appeal of the sport itself. People dope to win, because winning is more important than simply playing well. People dope because they can't afford to compete without being a top performer, and so we create a monetary incentive to cheat.

Only short fat out of shape people should be allowed to compete.

"Don't bother even trying, you're the wrong shape" is a very common and deeply disheartening trend in a whole host of sporting events.

[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Brother we're talking about the Olympics. Top performance is the point. The best athletes in the whole world competing at the top of their Sports. Nobody here is under any illusions about why people cheat we all get it. That doesn't mean it's acceptable.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world -1 points 1 month ago

Top performance is the point

The point is to bring together an international community of athletes in a peaceful cultural exchange.

Handing out medals for ballroom dancing and table tennis is just an excuse to get everyone in the same room together.

Nobody here is under any illusions about why people cheat we all get it. That doesn’t mean it’s acceptable.

The enormous monetary incentives around medaling corrupt the spirit of an egalitarian international event.