After a long postponement, the Olympics are back on once again. And it's clear from new events such as skateboarding that this year's events have us looking at the long-standing institution differently than in years past.
However, this is true in more ways than just the ways that athletes throughout the world are competing. That's because the games this year come at a time when the wider world of sports is at a turning point as athletic commissions are now having their practices examined by the public at large.
And while some recent stories have looked at issues athletes have had with media communication requirements and the substances these commissions test for, observers have seen plenty of reason to take aim at their dress codes as well.