Money and sport

I find it sad to hear from sports commentators that success in the Olympic medals table depends largely o­n financial backing. Thus they were pleased that Britain has increased their place in the league from 36th to 10th.

Maybe it is just my age of course. I am not sure whether to shake my head or delight in the spectacle of the closing ceremonies degenerating into a celebration of unknown Greek pop stars singing unknown pop songs. Apart from Never o­n a Sunday of course. Mind you – it was typically Greek. o­ne of the delights of staying in that country. I wonder what Katie made of it.