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to think it's disgusting that

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joben · 23/06/2011 18:21

Competing athletes like cyclist Bradley Wiggins can't get tickets for his family and friends to watch him compete in the Olympics in his home town and country!

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meditrina · 23/06/2011 18:24

I thought all competitors were allocated two tickets for the events in which they compete.

LadyThumb · 23/06/2011 18:24

I completely agree with you. I think the ticket system has been a total shambles.

belledechocchipcookie · 23/06/2011 18:30

It's very disgusting, Seb Co looks so smug as well. Hmm

joben · 23/06/2011 18:55

Not sure about two tickets per competitor, but even so when 25% of tickets have gone to coroporate/hospitality businesses, 2 tickets per athlete seems mean

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meditrina · 24/06/2011 19:03

It is just two, which on reflection seems rather on the stingy side.

It's also not great for Londoners, who get to put up with all the disruption - and pay a council tax surcharge - but get nothing in return for either, really.

edwinbear · 24/06/2011 19:51

It's also a shame when British gold olympians can't get tickets to watch the sports they won at. I saw on the news that a gold medallist sailor and I think hockey player, both in their 70's or 80's, hadn't been able to get tickets. That's sad.

mollymole · 24/06/2011 20:42

each competitor gets 2 tickets per session that they are competing in - this makes things very harsh - who do you leave behind from Mum/Dad/Spouse
because sure as hell Mum and Dad supported you in order to get to this level,
but you can't not have your partner with you - they would be devastated.
I think that there should be 3 tickets per competitor per session but you can't expect any more really, where would the line be drawn ??

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