Saudi wallet, seat fillers, open top buses and sharks
The Saudis want a game that is:
A genuinely entertaining spectacle (sorry swimming, you’re out)
If not global, reaches significantly around the world (rugby’s out)
Can have a role in promoting political reconciliation, or alternatively promoting interest through its absence (a problem with individual sports)
Will be so thrilled by the leg-up Saudi money can give to do whatever is asked (though golf shows anything’s possible)
Has the proper combination of absurdity and outlandish technological challenge to seize the world’s attention.
Ice Hockey has a new Daddy.
Thanks Gnasher - would never have thought of ice hockey!
The Saudis want a game that is:
A genuinely entertaining spectacle (sorry swimming, you’re out)
If not global, reaches significantly around the world (rugby’s out)
Can have a role in promoting political reconciliation, or alternatively promoting interest through its absence (a problem with individual sports)
Will be so thrilled by the leg-up Saudi money can give to do whatever is asked (though golf shows anything’s possible)
Has the proper combination of absurdity and outlandish technological challenge to seize the world’s attention.
Ice Hockey has a new Daddy.
Thanks Gnasher - would never have thought of ice hockey!