Softball on the other hand, which is dominated by the US, may be scrapped. Though it would appear natural selection is at work, the IOC attempts to balance the number of medals won by countries round the world.
Somehow, the right result must be achieved and this is why the outcome of some events are fairytales: they are too good to be true.
In reality, video analysis could make all sports fair. But then there could be no tinkering with results. FIFA President Sepp Blatter famously said at the start of the recent World Cup that video replays would be shown at all matches because openness was next to Godliness. He then decided against showing them, saying it could cause trouble on the terraces.
Any bets on Qatar -- with a population of under 300,000 -- not winning a gold medal at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha? It would be a dream come true if it does.
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