Yellow Fang fixes the Commonwealth Games

[Yellow Fang]

There's been some discussion in the media regarding the Commonwealth Game's declining popularity and relevancy. Here's my suggestion. Bring back Imperial measurements in track and field. For instance, bring back the 100 yard dash and the mile. It would give international athletes a chance to have a go at some different records in a competitive setting. Where do I go to collect my MBE?

 

[Drago]

The world was a better place when we ruled it. People did as they were told, or we shot them!

 

[stephec]

That's not a bad idea, may as well do it properly though and rename them The Empire Games, stiff upper lip old chap.

 

[Drago]

The starting pistol should be a Webley service revolver on a lanyard.

 

[Punkawallah]

There's been some discussion in the media regarding the Commonwealth Game's declining popularity and relevancy. Here's my suggestion. Bring back Imperial measurements in track and field. For instance, bring back the 100 yard dash and the mile. It would give international athletes a chance to have a go at some different records in a competitive setting. Where do I go to collect my MBE?

The Olympics could use the same treatment. Male competitors only (women can compete if they have a male sponsor, but against the men), with the traditional events, competing naked, no drug tests and the winners get a jar of olive oil.
Do you think we’ll get our MBE together?

 

[wakemalcolm]

The starting pistol should be a Webley service revolver on a lanyard.

The starting pistol should be aimed at any errant colonials, surely?

 

[Jenkins]

Only participants from countries coloured in pink on older maps allowed to attend?

 

[Drago]

Waxed moustaches and safari suits with pith helmets mandatory for all track and field competitors.

 

[rualexander]

I see that BBC Alba are showing four and a half hours coverage every night from 17:30 to 22:00, available on iplayer too.
Gaelic commentary of course.
Otherwise it's the dreaded TNT again or some highlights on 5 at 22:30 every night.

 

[AndyRM]

The mile is in for 2026, replacing the 1500 metres, though that remains for the para-athletes.