For the upcoming Summer Olympics, Paris decided that, for the sake of Climate Change, they were not going to be installing Air Conditioning in the Olympic Village, but instead use fans, pumping cold water, and other methods for cooling.
In response, at a minimum the German, Australian, Italian, Canadian, British and now American all said "Screw that, we're just going to bring our own portable AC units with us"
Apparently the governments of all those countries consider athletic performance more important than "saving the planet". Who would have guessed?
It's already happening. Look at opening ceremony numbers compared to closing ceremony numbers. Prior to 2016, the audience was roughly 1:1 or 4:3. In 2016 and 2020, it was 2:1 and 2024 is unlikely to break the pattern. Half the people who watched the opening ceremonies dropped off before the end, and you only drop off at that rate from apathy.
The only way they'll be able to save the ratings will be mandated bikinis during the women's competition. Men might still be fine the way they are since that's where the actual competition is
Mandated bikinis for the "women" will just mean seeing bulges and hairy chests.
Hey, show some respect for Beach Volleyball!