Broadcast

Discussing the BIG decisions of the day –
Informing the World.

“I have always turned to Michael Payne as the fount of Olympic knowledge. ....from procedures to politics to performance, Michael manages to enlighten & entertain his audience while demystifying this complex world. He is the consummate broadcaster.

BBC World, David Eades

Politics–

from Ukraine Sporting sanctions to risk of boycotts.

The Games–

from postponement to delivery.

Games Operations–

security.

Controversies,

scandals, corruption, bidding.

Sport–

New sports; traditional sports fighting for survival

Business–

from deals to future trends.

BBC World with Ross Atkins

Should the Tokyo Olympic Games Happen. ‘Yes they should. The play books are tough. This will not though be a normal Olympic Games

You have a simple choice. Do you let the Games happen, which the vast majority of athletes want – or do you cancel, and just give up.

NO, Japan,  the host country can not unilaterally cancel.

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Take photo of split screen – with Ross Atkins.