Hijacking Olympic glory for political gain is dangerous | Simon Jenkins

I love sport, but the media's pop psychology and UK politicians' bellowing patriotism has cheapened the athletes' achievement

Can I have my brain back now? I enjoyed the Olympics, and my impression is that most Britons did so too. Holidaying at home, I noticed people in pubs and shops delighting in unusual celebrities and unusual challenges, especially from the Paralympians. With Bradley Wiggins' success in the Tour de France and Andy Murray's in New York, it made for a satisfying summer of sp...