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.

Future of Weightlifting – BBC World Radio –

With weightlifting suspended by the IOC, and fighting for their survival – Michael Payne notes that the IOC not want to throw any sport off the Olympic Programme, especially one with such a rich Olympic DNA, but if the federation does not reform, it is game over…..and the federation would seem to be very deaf to the demands to change.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct311x