A Libertarian Perspective on the Boxing Controversy
The core principle of fair competition must take precedence in this context.
Olympics
Living the Olympic Dream, or What Comes After Communism?
It is, after all, their story. You and I are just along for the ride.
Au Revoir Paris
Perhaps the most satisfying gold medallist of all was Yarin Shriki. The Israeli won the 69 kg class in jiu-jitsu after surviving the Nova music festival massacre on 7 October last year.
How to Fix the Olympics
Fortunately, employing the mature reflection and original thinking I am known for, I’ve come up with six ways of fixing future games.
NZ’s Growth Measured in Terms of Output of Olympic Medals
Productivity in this sphere in New Zealand, compared to other countries, is phenomenal. Could it be because sport is a meritocracy?
A Great Moral Test of Both Olympian and Australian Ideals
Paris trashed Pierre Coubertin’s ideals, but Raygun should epitomise Australia’s.
We Already Know They’re Men
If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, then it is a duck. Unless you’re the IOC and the duck has declared itself to be a swan. In which case, it’s a swan.
Intersex Athletes Will Be on the Podium
If you’re following the Olympics only through the lens of the New Zealand media you will be unaware that this saga remains one of the highest profile ongoing controversies in Paris.
This Is Hatred of Women
We all need to put on our brave pants and stick up for women. Women too need to do it. And Chris Luxon needs to find a pair.
Was the Worst Olympic Opening Ceremony, Ever
As those of us not living in clown world know, the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony was a complete and utter shit show.
Let the Crying Games Begin
Don’t blame us, we warned there would be a whole lot of crying in women’s sport.
Face of the Day
The 51-year-old is no newcomer, though. He’s competed at every Summer Olympics since 2008.