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I lost interest in the Olympics a couple of decades ago (at least).

Aside from offering an outrageously expensive stage for a few hundred very elite athletes I fail to see any benefit here. The entire enterprise seems corrupt on just about every level: crass commercial exploitation; lachrymose chauvinism; nationalistic propaganda; demagogic denials of gross human rights violation; spotlight opportunities for terrorists of every stripe. If someone can list any real benefits that outweigh all that, I'd be interested

So, so many better ways to spend all that money and promote athleticism. This thing is now way too far off the rails to even try rehabilitation. Dump the whole thing. Redirect resources to local, regional programs and competitions. Kids will still participate, still compete, still love sports even if the medal round their neck comes from Joe's Auto Parts, Main Street.