The Olympic Games are a wonderful sporting and cultural event. There is no doubt that the athletes are the world’s elite. However, the games could do with being opened up a bit more. And I’m not talking about simply adding some sports that would seem to be obvious contenders such as drag racing, ballroom dancing, hot dog eating and paintball. No, what I’m thinking of is a more egalitarian version of the Olympics. One that would engage the interest of everyone and open up heretofore undreamed of possibilities for participation.

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