The 2016 Olympics are almost here, amid multiple scandals, regarding doping, high-level corruption, and athletes involved with the betting mafias

The 2016 Olympics are almost here, amid multiple scandals, regarding doping, high-level corruption, and athletes involved with the betting mafias around the world. Is the Olympic spirit still alive? Is it still worth watching the Olympics, when you can never be sure if the winners are indeed the best? Can we use sociology to gain a better understanding of sports?