[Manthink]

Needless to I say, I have to disagree and say it's about your comprehension or inability, or refusal to understand what I am saying.  I see no pride or glory throwing money to import foreigners just to get gold medals.  Since you are the thread starter here, I will let you have your say.  No minds are changed of course, and to be civil, let's just agree to disagree

No need to agree or disgree lah  - You tell me which sports give result by simply "throwing $" at it ? 
The FACT is you already questioned our table tennis team, calling them as "mediocre" or "B list".
All these while refusing to acknowledge that SG Team has delivered Gold at the SEA game.

The FUN FACT is instead of substantiating your little 123 A-B rankings, your mocking response "translate the above into Chinese" is very telling about your agenda... Now, that is one thing that needs no translation.