Melchett
I think you've taken too many of your Victor Meldrew tablets. The guys/gals who have made the Olympics have worked their bits off for years to get to that level. Releasing them for a few weeks (some of which is certainly their leave) to compete at the highest level is great for them, excellent for the Services, and probably just as good for recruiting (£ for £) as the Dead Sparrows.
ISTR that the lady Flt Lt who got a Bronze in the last Winter Olympics generated plenty of +ve
PR.