Madness all around! Each day as I read the “news” I find myself becoming more and more incredulous and dumbfounded by the trivia of it all. Not withstanding there are horrible tragic events which merit serious reporting what the hell is going on? The Johnston’s on a “mini-moon” WTF is a that? For a man who is portrayed as having no money he seems to have enough to afford a wedding and a “holiday”!
As for the fuss over Osaka at the French Open, how is talking to the press more important than actually playing tennis? If the woman has mental health problems that are exacerbated by attending talking to the journalists then leave her alone. Most journalists will write what ever they like anyway, when was the truth or what someone actually said been an obstacle to an article? As for fining her or any player for not attending a press conference, it seems to me, we have the whole thing about face. These players choose to perform their sport and many, especially the top players, earn millions from doing so but that does not mean that attending press conferences should be mandatory and punishable by a 15000 euro fine if they don’t! When the attendance of this type is given such importance then we have lost what little values that are left. I’m sure if you asked many of these reporters if they would be upset by Osaka no attendance for her very understandable reasons, they would not be. I have not seen any comment from the press association on that though of course all the media are reporting the story? I have no great sympathy for wealthy sports stars but I do have sympathy for any human who has mental health issues. It looks as though the governing body has seen the error of their ways and need to change their policy but it was badly handled and lacked empathy!
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