I always thought one of the main things about being a journalist was that you were supposed to ask questions, ideally challenging questions. If you’re a journalist who despises press conferences and think all they offer is inanities, don’t go to them. There are always a few sycophants among the journalists in press conferences and Bolt’s appearances attracted more than their fair share. Lack of control terrifies athletes because press conferences bring with them the threat of the unexpected. Press conferences still make their hand-lers and their entourage nervous because they can’t control the questions, although that is beginning to change now.

Source: Daily Mail June 05, 2021 21:32 UTC