I wish i could get excited about the start of the Rio Games in a few days time, but all this Russian controversy and journalists questioning the quality of facilities, has left me bereft of any enthusiasm.

I shall watch all the athletics as i always do, but i fear that my interest will stop there. Contrast that with the feverpitch excitement that we had for our games in 2012. It's very sad because we rely on our enjoyment of sport for the feelgood factor.