This story about Olympic athletes parents complaining about AOC behaviour at the Games has appeared in the news today. I would think that if someone is old enough to compete in the Games they shouldn't need their parents holding their hands or 'looking after their interests'. I'm not really sure what it has to do with the athletes parents at all. Although....

I have to agree with them. The way athletes are treated like roman gladiators going to the slaughter is somewhat less than satisfactory. We should all remember the Games exist mainly for political and commercial purposes nowadays and not for the benefit of the athletes.