Commentator Bob Ballard Reacts After Being Sacked for Sexist Remarks During Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay Final at Paris Olympics 2024, Says 'It Was Never My Intention To Upset or Belittle Anyone'
Bob Bollard have come up with a couple of statements after getting sacked for sexist remarks during the women's 4x100 freestyle relay final at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Scroll down to have a look at both of the statements.
Team Australia grabbed a gold medal after setting a new Olympic record in the women's 4x100 freestyle relay event at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. Broadcasters Eurosport haveĀ sackedĀ one of their commentators from the coverage of the Paris Olympics 2024 after he made sexist remarks during the time of theĀ women's 4x100 freestyle relay final.Ā Bob Ballard during the event said, "Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are likeā¦ hanging around, doing their make-up." This comment on the international stage sparked an outrage among the people and hence Eurosport decided to sackĀ Bob Ballard. After getting sackedĀ Bob Ballard took to social media and shared a couple of statements regarding the matter.Ā Mollie O'Callaghan Wins Her First Individual Olympic Gold Medal, Sets a New Olympic Record in Women's 200m Freestyle Swimming at Paris Olympics 2024.
Bob Bollard's Reaction After Getting Sacked
Right here it is the statement pt 1:
The comments I made during the Australian freestyle relay victory ceremony on Saturday have caused some offence. It was never my intention to upset or belittle anyone and, if I did, I apologise. I am a massive advocate of womenās sport.
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ā Bob Ballard (@bobballardsport) July 29, 2024
'Part Two of Statement'
Part two of statement:
I shall miss the Eurosport team, dearly and wish them all the best for the rest of the Olympics.
No further comment will be issued. Thank you.— Bob Ballard (@bobballardsport) July 29, 2024
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