Hi Lollo, Hi Lucy nice to find this site and alot of fun to read.

A small nation with a great pride encourages ones will to succed so in our small countries especially where Rugby, Cricket and netball are favoured and we have to fight to be accepted as a sport. Therefor a victory by Mark is a victory for all of us who enjoy the sport and is cherished no matter how he came to be in the running.

The K1's involve alot of people and alot of people means alot of opinions so its not surprising that they are organised as they are, alot of the money comes from public support and this also means a new opinion. All up with out the K1's the Sport wouldn't enjoy the increased profile it enjoys today which in the long run is good for us all. The K1's may not be pure in the original sport but hey what sport stays the same through the years all sport it adapted and changed largely due to public demand as they pay to watch and thats what keeps the $$ roling in. Sad in some respects that a sport can be so affected by those who don't play but "cest la vie" True though, as I prefer the knees in a fight but I am but one voice in public opinion and unfortunately don't have the $$ to replace the entire watching public.

enjoy the day
Sue