From Grimsby Town to BMX at the Olympics: let's embrace the fun of sport | Jason Stockwood
Briefly

The summer months provide a pause in life, allowing reflection and a temporary escape from the all-consuming nature of football, emphasizing our need for variety in sport.
Even during the lull of summer, I find myself captivated by the Olympics, experiencing brief passion for sports that vanish from my mind in between games.
I often reflect on the health of my relationship with football, questioning if my life might be simpler if I embraced a less consuming sport.
The recent far-right riots reminded me of past football hooliganism, igniting anger and depression, but ultimately revealing hope in community solidarity against tribalism.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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