For the more vigorous chap, the date has been set for the sixth annual Chap Olympiad, the sporting contest that pits the world’s more (ahem) foppish chaps against one another in gentlemanly sporting pursuits. Hurrah for any competition where one is rewarded for panache, savoir faire and winsome smiles rather than sporting prowess
On Saturday 17th July the tweedy fellows will gather in Bloomsbury’s Bedford Square Gardens, London WC1, with the opening ceremony taking place at one pm sharp. Be punctual, as any gentleman would be.
Once the Olympic pipe has been safely cradled in the Olympic pipe rack, the afternoon’s unsporting activities will continue in the usual manner, with events such as Martini Knockout Relay, Three-Trousered Limbo and Umbrella Jousting.
Tickets are available directly from ‘The Chap’ web site or from Thechapolympiad.com
Those wishing to participate in events may also register before or on July 17th. Please be advised that during the Games themselves, anyone testing negative for alcohol content in the bloodstream will be disqualified, and sent to the emergency gin tent for urgent retonification
