IS it only me who can see it? Ugly, hairy-faced 20 stone shot putters standing on the medal podium clutching a bouquet of flowers. Is somebody having a laugh?

Flowers have become part and parcel of male athletics in recent years. Runners have them thrust into their hands as they cross the finish line and they are forced to stand holding them when they accept their medals.

Does nobody realise big fat discus throwers don't look right clutching a bunch of lilies?

It's embarrassing and high time it stopped and what better place to do it than Manchester in next year's Commonwealth Games. Organisers please take note.