Sport and Entertainment Mix
by Mark Jardine, 18 Aug 18:00 UTC
Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team during practice © Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
Crashes get a lot of attention. People love to watch things go wrong.
In sports, media often shows dramatic videos to get more views. This is especially true in sailing now.
Recently, we saw big crashes in The Ocean Race and SailGP. These incidents draw viewers, but they also raise safety concerns.
SailGP tries to attract fans by being exciting. However, with speed, safety can be at risk. It’s important not to lose focus on safety in the race for views.
Many sailors still love the sport. They enjoy friendly competitions and share their skills with others.
Fans can follow sailing easily through websites and videos. We thank everyone for their support in enjoying this amazing sport.
Mark Jardine
Vocabulary List:
- Crashes /kræʃɪz/ (noun): Sudden collisions or accidents especially involving vehicles or vessels.
- Dramatic /drəˈmætɪk/ (adjective): Exciting and impressive in a way that attracts attention.
- Incidents /ˈɪnsɪdənts/ (noun): Events or occurrences especially ones that are unusual or noteworthy.
- Attract /əˈtrækt/ (verb): To draw attention or interest toward something.
- Competitions /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃənz/ (noun): Events in which individuals or teams compete against each other.
- Focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ (noun): The center of interest or activity; concentration on a specific point.
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