Eurosport, re-defining sport... apparently.

So, I am recovering from a cold and flipping through the channels and I come to Eurosport 2 and what I see disturbs me...

Now I have to be very clear about the fact that I am a Gamer to the extent that my budget allows, I enjoy it (that is why I do it) and multi player Gran Turismo 3 & 4 are a joy. I have do watch my friends play, but that is because they are my friends. Having said that I have to wonder what kind of executive decision was taken to broadcast an hour of gaming called "Championship Gaming Series", an hour of complete strangers FROM AMERICA playing various computer games that is broadcast at 13:00 BST on a Saturday afternoon. Now I love gaming but I would NEVER count it as a sport, not even if you do have a Wii.

I would just like to repeat something here, the program lasts for a whole hour....

My curiosity having been roused I decided to check what will be on later tonight and at 18:30 BST a full half an hour (the same amount of time given to the LMS) is dedicated to that sport of kings.......... Armwrestling......

Hmmm...

At 19:00BST the Championship Gaming Series is back FOR THREE HOURS.

I have seen the light, of course there is not enough room for more than the first 30 minutes of a race and a 30 minute highlight program when there are things to watch like people in America playing computer games and arm wrestling.

I have to ask the question once again, WHAT THE HELL WERE THE ACO THINKING?