"These carbon inserts, of course that also exacerbates the situation massively," said ÖSV men's head coach Pfeifer, a clear opponent of the tool, which he described as a kind of prosthesis.

As vile as the violence is, it’s worth noting the reaction of the guards during the beating: They stand around, filling out paperwork, chewing gum, laughing. It also is telling that the union ...