The Olympic Games begin. What they teach us about politics, and vice-versa.

Send us Fan MailThe Olympic Games begin. What they can teach us about politics, and vice-versa.Friday 26 July, 2024The Olympic Games begin in Paris with a spectacular show. The presidential campaign in America reaches its own climax. The more you think about it the more similarities you see between the two events.They are both very expensive if you want to achieve the highest result.They can only be one winner at any event. Coming second is at best bittersweet..The general public which has ignored the events for four years suddenly becomes obsessed in supporting their favourites...Accusations of cheating are made.TV prepares to show every contest in minute detailPundits give their opinions before every event and discuss what happened afterwards.In moments when nothing is happening, the events are replayed over again.Favourites withdraw at the last moment giving heartbreaking  interviewsStay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter! Email [email protected] to sign up!Follow Tudor on Twitter @TudortweetFollow Tudor's blogs:everydaycreativity.ukleaderswedeserve.wordpress.com