There is a difference in that snowboarding is actually judged appropriately, usually based upon the merit of what each athlete does. If an athlete messes up, it doesn't matter how "popular" they are.... In Sochi, Shawn White would have podiumed instead of placing 4th in snowboarding if it were judged the same way as figure skating.
NAH..Without Olympic, FS would lose popularity far more. FS will die.
another disgrunted Yuna fan ?
There is a difference in that snowboarding is actually judged appropriately, usually based upon the merit of what each athlete does. If an athlete messes up, it doesn't matter how "popular" they are.... In Sochi, Shawn White would have podiumed instead of placing 4th in snowboarding if it were judged the same way as figure skating.
Our sport is beautiful and very watchable but in terms of legitimacy as fairness we have got a LONG way to go.
But the difference from the other international competitions seems (to me) is the participation/absence of the Queen.
Oh, I don't think so at all. Many, many sports have a king or queen that attracts most of the media attention and draws in the viewers. Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps, for instance.
Pec0 said:I meant the appearance of Kim Yu Na, the Absolute Greatest Queen of figure skating is the only difference between Olympic and the other international figure skate competitions.
Sacarsm?I meant the appearance of Kim Yu Na, the Absolute Greatest Queen of figure skating is the only difference between Olympic and the other international figure skate competitions.
For sports, what matters should be the performance record and not the name of the event. However, the Olympic record of figure skate is often too offensive and insulting.
I am still not understanding your position. You don't like Yuna Kim, so any competition that she participates in should be cancelled?.
This, basically.NAH..Without Olympic, FS would lose popularity far more. FS will die.