New Olympic Sports!

mickysf
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edited October 2016 in Sports #1

Fishing, jousting? Well, what next?

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  • mickysf
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    edited October 2016 #2
    'THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) AGREED TO ADD BASEBALL/SOFTBALL, KARATE, SKATEBOARD, SPORTS CLIMBING AND SURFING TO THE SPORTS PROGRAMME FOR THE  OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020.'

    Any thoughts about these or future ones to consider?

  • Fysherman
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    edited October 2016 #3

    I am a mad keen Fysherman but have issues with it as a competitive sport. 

    Casting yes (distance or accuracy) but not fyshing itself. 

  • papgeno
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    edited October 2016 #4

    They'll be wanting tiddlywinks next

  • Fysherman
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    edited October 2016 #5

    They'll be wanting tiddlywinks next

    That would be considerably more interesting and valued in my household than synchronised swimming.Surprised

  • moulesy
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    edited October 2016 #6

    Looking at that list for 2020 it seems to be pandering to the Amercan TV market. Don't suppose we should really be surprised at that!

    Sad. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

  • robsail
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    edited October 2016 #7

    If it's pandering to the American market, how about Olympic eating contest. Eat as much fast food as you can within the time limit! Might be sponsorship opportunities?

  • brue
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    edited October 2016 #8

    Looking at that list for 2020 it seems to be pandering to the Amercan TV market. Don't suppose we should really be surprised at that!

    Sad. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

    Well why not pander to the Brits...a queuing event perhaps?! Winking

  • moulesy
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    edited October 2016 #9

    Looking at that list for 2020 it seems to be pandering to the Amercan TV market. Don't suppose we should really be surprised at that!

    Sad. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

    Well why not pander to the Brits...a queuing event perhaps?! Winking

    I'd like to suggest baking or ballroom dancing but I can't see either of those catching on competitively! Laughing

  • mickysf
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    edited October 2016 #10

    It'll be cheerleading next I'd bet!Frown

  • byron
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    edited October 2016 #11

    Looking at that list for 2020 it seems to be pandering to the Amercan TV market. Don't suppose we should really be surprised at that!

    Sad. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

    Why do you think it is pandering to American TV?

  • cyberyacht
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    edited October 2016 #12

    I am of the view that unless it can be objectively measured - fastest, longest, highest etc it should not be admissable. Subjective assessment of style, execution etc are not readily discernible and should be excluded.

  • ABM
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    edited October 2016 #13

    Have  to  agree  with  you  there  CY.

    Even  tho'  the  exclusion  of  most,  if  not  all,  of  gymnastics  would  be  sad,  I  would  not  miss  Synchro  Swimming  talented  tho  they  undoubtedly  are.

  • Kennine
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    edited October 2016 #14

    I am of the view that unless it can be objectively measured - fastest, longest, highest etc it should not be admissable. Subjective assessment of style, execution etc are not readily discernible and should be excluded.

    Write your comments here...I agree ... Tiddly Winks,  Ludo, draughts, chess and snakes and ladders being objectively measured would obviously be included.

    K Wink

  • Merve
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    edited October 2016 #15

    Dominoes? Nah! If it's for the American market, they wouldn't understand it!

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