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What does everyone think of Euros putting TF last?
As much as I criticise multiple aspects of BBC commentary these days, they did have some interesting discussion points about this new order during the MAG TF.
I like the traditional order because it zooms in from teams to event winners in terms of numbers of gymnasts/routines. I'm also conditioned to believe that it's the right order! I suspect Euros has done it to maximise spectator numbers with Italy in contention for team medals for MAG/WAG. However I'm interested in pondering the pros and cons of having TF last instead of first (especially if it stops me thinking about the BG WAG situation).
As much as I criticise multiple aspects of BBC commentary these days, they did have some interesting discussion points about this new order during the MAG TF.
- Cheaper accommodation bills for federations of smaller countries that might have specialists making EF but would never make TF.
- Acts as a grand finale rather than a starter.
- Means specialists won't withdraw/water down to save themselves for EF.
I like the traditional order because it zooms in from teams to event winners in terms of numbers of gymnasts/routines. I'm also conditioned to believe that it's the right order! I suspect Euros has done it to maximise spectator numbers with Italy in contention for team medals for MAG/WAG. However I'm interested in pondering the pros and cons of having TF last instead of first (especially if it stops me thinking about the BG WAG situation).