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Originally Posted by Kursk
Spot on both.
Also, funding and a nice shiny gong ought to be enough reward for being good at playing games; I don't see why winning medals should qualify you for national honours. It seems like everyone and his father is a 'Sir' these days. It has a demeaning effect.
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On the contrary, the Knights of sport and stage are the ones whose endeavours most effectively bring the world's attention to the UK. The honours system has consistently recognised this over many years.