Eurosport expels Olympic commentator Bob Ballard over sexist comments

July 30, 2024 at 03:11 AM • 26050 переглядiв

Bob Ballard has been suspended from commentating on the Olympics because of his inappropriate remarks about the Australian women's swimming team. The commentator apologized, saying that he did not intend to offend and supports women's sports.

Eurosport has expelled commentator Bob Ballard for sexist comments. This is reported by CNN, UNN reports.

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Olympic commentator Bob Ballard was expelled from Eurosport after making sexist remarks about the Australian women's swimming team.

Ballard made an inappropriate comment after the Australian team won the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, which caused outrage from his co-host Lizzie Simmonds. A Eurosport spokesperson confirmed that Ballard was suspended from commentary with immediate effect.

Apologizing on social media, Ballard said he did not intend to offend and expressed support for women's sports.

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