CNN —Olympics commentator Bob Ballard was dropped from Eurosport, the European pay TV company, on Monday after the veteran sportscaster made sexist comments about the Australian women’s swim team.
“We can confirm that Bob Ballard has been removed from our commentary roster with immediate effect,” it said in a statement Monday.
Ballard, a veteran commentator who has reported on sports since the mid-’80s, has covered several Olympic games.
“The comments I made during the Australian freestyle relay victory ceremony on Saturday have caused some offence.
“I shall miss the Eurosport team, dearly and wish them all the best for the rest of the Olympics,” he added.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, Eurosport, Team Australia, Paris Aquatic, BBC Local
Locations:
Paris, Europe