British commentator sacked over sexist remark at Paris Olympics
Sports commentator has been removed from the Olympic Games. Bob Ballard from British Eurosport was penalized by the station for a comment made after the success of the Australian swimmers. His sexist words did not go unnoticed.
The Eurosport commentator from the United Kingdom, Bob Ballard, was removed from covering this prestigious event due to a sexist comment he made.
British commentator removed from the Olympic Games. The station issued a statement
On Saturday at the Olympic Games in Paris, there was, among other events, the 4 × 100 freestyle relay. The gold medal was won by the swimmers from Australia. While commenting on the events at the Olympic pool, Bob Ballard made a controversial comment.
Well, the women just finishing up. You know what women are like … hanging around, doing their makeup, said Bob Ballard just moments after Emma McKeon, Shayna Jack, Mollie O'Callaghan, and Meg Harris won Olympic gold and left the Paris Aquatic Centre.
Lizzie Simmonds commented alongside Bob Ballard on the sports events and stated that his comment was "scandalous." Viewers' outrage followed swiftly. The heads of British Eurosport quickly reacted to the sexist comment by their employee. The station removed the sports journalist from further commentary on the Olympic Games and issued a special statement to the media.
During a segment of Eurosport’s coverage last night, commentator Bob Ballard made an inappropriate comment. To that end, he has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effec, read the station's statement quoted by "The Guardian."
