Welsh Athletes Go Digging For Gold In Paris

By Graham Thomas

Faster. Higher. Stronger.

The Olympic motto used to be unchanging and did its job well enough from its introduction back in 1894.

That was until 2021 when the organisers/modernisers/do-gooders/diversity officers/woke police (insert depending on political outlook) decided on an upgrade.

It’s now, “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” to emphasise the Olympic ambition of solidarity.

That’s not all that’s new, either. There are entirely new sports such as breaking – that’s breakdancing to anyone not down with the kidz – as well as kayak cross and men’s artistic swimming (why should the ladies get all the fun?)

If you enjoyed the surfing that arrived four years ago in Tokyo, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s back, although you’ll need to get a flight to Tahiti if you want to watch it live.

https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1816189711506903359

Skateboarding – that’s stayed, too. So has sports climbing and 3×3 basketball.

Those who don’t like change – who reckon it went downhill after David Coleman, Harry Carpenter and Alan Weeks left the BBC’s coverage – will be reassured by some constants when the Games begin in Paris on Friday, though.