In antiquity, tyrants would parade their sacrifices in front of all the people and show what they were capable of.

You do not sacrifice weak and unwanted things.

So, they must prove what they are offering to their Satanic gods are of worth.

All these athletes are sacrifices. This has been happening since the Greek Olympiads.

Consider, how many sports players actually retire in relative happiness? A great many are maimed, mentally damaged, and end up spoiling all their earnings. Take your pick for which demon they were sacrificed to, and it's clear why their lives often end up in shambles.

It's just like the lottery. They will often pick the ones they know will end up in ruin over their unrestricted greed. It's all rigged.