to object to how much TV coverage the Olympics are getting?

this evening.

I've been finding it surprisingly enjoyable. Watched Andy win his match his vining. And the clever 'issues doing their thing.

Then I had my own little Olympics, getting up from the sofa, no hands. Did it in seven. [proud]

Am still profoundly unimpressed. There are plenty of other sports and activities that are more beneficial than riding round and round in circles on a bike! Think you've all been brainwashed!

Yes, I'm happy with my lottery spends going to promote sport - it might as well do somebody some good as none of it ever comes back to me DD1 commented yesterday that when she watches the Olympics she always imagines that she could have been a gold medal winner in one of the less popular sports if she'd ever tried them. I was just thinking the same thing - I coulda been a contender (well, a girl can dream, can't she?).

and, as GandTea says, it has encouraged so many more people to take up cycling - and other sports.

If money does come from central Government, then I think that is a good thing too, because it is not just the Olympic entrants who benefit, it is for the benefit of so many young people.

Jane10 I think the money comes from Lottery funding, not from the taxpayer.
I may be wrong, but I am quite happy about that (although I only buy a lottery ticket once in a blue moon).
I think it is only since the Lottery funded these sports that Great Britain has done better and achieved more medals.

Anything that encourages our young people to pursue a sport, achieve their potential must be good imo.

It's team pursuit, not trivial pursuit. You would need to know exactly what that £30m was spent on, and who had donated it to be constructively critical Many people have taken up cycling as a result of the Olympics.

I was horrified to hear on the news tonight that British cycling have had £30 million invested in getting a handful of people riding their bikes in a circle faster than others. I can't believe that so much money was spent on such a trivial pursuit.
I'm sure some people will be down on me like a ton of bricks but all I can think is that the emperor is in the altogether again!
That money could have been spent on much more worthwhile causes.

The BBC is doing a fine job with its coverage and, after all, there are a good many other channels available, especially if you have a smart TV. I like watching sport, seeing feats I could never dream of accomplishing. Now I am watching Jess and Kat in the heptathlon high jump. Such supreme athletes. How would you feel if your grandchild was competing. I know I'd be bursting with pride and I am sure the parents and grandparents of these young people are either in Rio or glued to their TV sets at home,

I'm enjoying the coverage but I'm sick to death of DH moaning, 'There's nobody there!!'

Yes. I know there a loads of empty seats but he says it every flippin time.

Say you've had a power cut/not paid your tv licence/lost the handset?

The upside is that I have read a good few excellent books with a glass or 2 of wine in the garden in the evenings since the Olympics started. Always an avid reader anyway. Only another week to go now. I did watch a bit of cycling & diving I will probably watch Ussain Bolt & Mo Farah. If they are on before midnight anyway. I am feeling sorry for those who enjoy all this stuff as if you don't want to stay up all night you have to avoid every news report as you will hear the results of everything first thing in the morning before you get to your recording.Plus the way they seem to switch between channels & it must be difficult to record what you want to see.

haha Jane 10 wouldn't work they have left husband behind so he will be glued to them to over tDon't get me wrong I like them and am enjoying their company just would like to get away from swimming gymnasts rowing etc etc for periods of time

Seeing they've come to your house Blue could you go and stay in theirs for an Olympic free zone?

Well I ve had extended family come to stay unexpected for the week and they love the Olympics so it's on on on I can't escape ....helpppppp

I would like to point out that only Hungary is ahead of us in the whole of the EUs 28 countries. Not bad, eh

What a fantastic day it's been. So pleased for Whitlock getting the first men's gym medal in 98 years.

It's been a great day. The young athletes are awe-inspiring, and their joy and pride is uplifting. So different from some of the pampered divas in football.

Well done the diving and kayaking golds and all the medals won today.

So enjoyed all that's been shown today Kayaking Gold and Diving Gold plus several bronze GO TEAM GB. What an inspiration these athletes are for our youngsters.

Just watched GB winning gold in syncro diving.
Worth it just for the eye candy!

We doof watch the gymnastics last night but Matt Baker spent a lot of time apologising that the BBC has no control over what is covered
Totally agree about the amount of sports cover during the news

I hate all the coverage sport receives. It's the be-all and end-all to TV companies. It saves them having to make decent progs. And then there's some of the most appalling American crap that's on. Dance Moms, anyone. Five minutes of this whilst flicking through channels, and I felt my brain atrophy! There truly is some rubbish out there!

I hate sport and SO don't care who can run fastest etc. I appreciate the efforts of those involved but I really don't want to watch them. It may be only every four years but when you add up all the other sports coverage it is a giant chunk of TV all the time. I really wish I liked it so that I could get my money's worth. Thank goodness for the craft channels! (Mind you, I did find myself reading about their spangled costumes!)

It's on the World Service during the night too.