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With a record number of events in this years olympics is it time to say that there are to many?
Should sports like sailing, tennis, baseball and football really be olympic events?

With a record number of events in this years olympics is it time to say that there are to many?
Should sports like sailing, tennis, baseball and football really be olympic events?

Yes, it means i get more to watch on tv, and like you say gives lots of different people the chance to go to the olympics (or just allow America to win more medals...)

^^^ Yes is in response to your second question :P

No there are not too many sports.

Which original sports?

When the Baron set it up, they had tug-of-war as a sport!

If the sport is played in a large amount of countries, why not allow it?

The Olympics happen every 4 years so a couple weeks is not that bad.

Besides, nobody said you had to watch them! ;)

Yes is in response to your second question :P

But why should football be in it? The olympics football competition probably isn't even in the top 10 footie tournaments in the world!

No there are not too many sports.

Which original sports?

When the Baron set it up, they had tug-of-war as a sport!

If the sport is played in a large amount of countries, why not allow it?

The Olympics happen every 4 years so a couple weeks is not that bad.

Besides, nobody said you had to watch them! ;)

What I'm saying is that the olympics should be the ultimate tournament and with some sports e.g. football, tennis, baseball, it is not the biggest tournament.

But why should football be in it? The olympics football competition probably isn't even in the top 10 footie tournaments in the world!

More diversity in the olympics?

I don't think sailing should be a sport because there are too many variables in it. Mostly, the place on where you sail will really determine how you go through the race. Also, one ship could be in an area with more wind. So, nature will be the largest factor in sailing.

Then again, I would like to see arm wrestling as a sport (even though some people consider it just a minor game).

More diversity in the olympics?

Anyway its no secret that baseball, tennis and basketball were only included in the olympics on the request of the US because they were big in those sports when they were added.

I don't think sailing should be a sport because there are too many variables in it. Mostly, the place on where you sail will really determine how you go through the race. Also, one ship could be in an area with more wind. So, nature will be the largest factor in sailing.

Then again, I would like to see arm wrestling as a sport (even though some people consider it just a minor game).

I thought sailing was run over a period of days for that very reason, to eliminate the problems/assistance the weather can provide :rolleyes:

Another point with sports like sailing and cycling is that only the rich countries can afford to compete. Is that what the olympics is about?
It costs millions to develop the bikes needed for the cycling.

I thought sailing was run over a period of days for that very reason, to eliminate the problems/assistance the weather can provide :rolleyes:

Shhh! TeamGB are top in the sailing tables! :)

Another point with sports like sailing and cycling is that only the rich countries can afford to compete. Is that what the olympics is about?
It costs millions to develop the bikes needed for the cycling.

Better to spend the money on bike development than WMDs :p

Shhh! TeamGB are top in the sailing tables! :)

Glad we're good at something then :p

*thinks that Ultimate Frisbee should be an Olympic sport*

*thinks that Ultimate Frisbee should be an Olympic sport*

Lol, my old IT teacher was mad on that game :|

Anyway its no secret that baseball, tennis and basketball were only included in the olympics on the request of the US because they were big in those sports when they were added.

umm, baseball is big in Japan and Cuba and Central/South America as well, you know.

But why should football be in it? The olympics football competition probably isn't even in the top 10 footie tournaments in the world!

The only reason it's not in the top ten football tournaments in the World is because people who have played for major tournaments, or something like that, can't take part.

The only reason it's not in the top ten football tournaments in the World is because people who have played for major tournaments, or something like that, can't take part.

yeah the rules are you've got to be under 23.
Thats my point - WHY INCLUDE FOOTBALL? Apart from it gives Bush a chance to take advantage of. RE: His recent comments about the Iraqi team.

There should be many, many more sports in the games. Like in the days they had artistic 'olympics' the same time the athletes were sweating away. Ballroom dancing, poetry and painting should be olympic sports too! Hell! we have gym, diving, that fancy riding i don't know the name of , and many, many more 'sports' in there. More judges to the olynmpics, is what I say. The controversy is nice. "Will s/he got to keep the medal?".

If they have sports like the trampoline and ping pong, freeze tag should be a sport.

I don't think table tennis(a.k.a ping pong) should be an olympic sport-what countries have national table tennis teams?!

WHY INCLUDE FOOTBALL? Apart from it gives Bush a chance to take advantage of. RE: His recent comments about the Iraqi team.

Hehe, the Iraqi players didn't like that:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3584242.stm

If they have sports like the trampoline and ping pong, freeze tag should be a sport.

That's an american game i guess...?

Baseball is VERY popular in the Americas. I know, because i live in Latin America and im a U.S. Citizen. The American baseball team didnt even QUALIFY to go to the olympics. The Mexicans beat them, thats how good Latin Americans are.(Softball is a different sport than Baseball, but the main difference is that its for women).

The essence of the olympics is the CHANGE! I mean, there are around 170ish Countries in the World. Each region has its own sports. Its not fair that the United States, one of the most Athletic countries in the world, would be forced to play only European sports! I think that MORE games should be added. The Olympics is a blending of Cultures, each of them should be represented. Taking all of the games out and only leaving the old games would 1. shorten the Olympics greatly, 2. not be as fun, 3. only the Greek culture would be represented and 4. all the old games were MALE ONLY.

Times Change, so should the games.

I don't think table tennis(a.k.a ping pong) should be an olympic sport-what countries have national table tennis teams?!

The U.S. and China(from forrest Gump :D).

Actually, im not sure. But Ping-pong SURE is fun :).

don't be stupid :p

You go messing with the games what are you going to be left with...no track and field, and poetry competitions...?

I want some of what you're on :D:D:D

I don't think table tennis(a.k.a ping pong) should be an olympic sport-what countries have national table tennis teams?!

I don't actually know if China and Korea have national table tennis teams, but the sport is way popular in Asia. So if you go to Asia I'd keep your mouth shut. ;)

i think were forgeting real tallent... shure any one can through a javelin or a shot put (may be not so far) but it would be more interesting if they took the focus off the througher and have a javelin catching contest

... but seriously other than lightining dodging and olympic wading... were also missing the sport i hold dear ... ultamate frisbee

vive la disc

i think were forgeting real tallent... shure any one can through a javelin or a shot put (may be not so far) but it would be more interesting if they took the focus off the througher and have a javelin catching contest

... but seriously other than lightining dodging and olympic wading... were also missing the sport i hold dear ... ultimate frisbee

vive la disc

Ahh yes, Javelin catching, my favorite.

Just wait until video games become a part of the olympics.

Just wait until video games become a part of the olympics.

Ah yes, expecially when full VR comes out. Imagine, playing the part of a Warrior on a virtual battlefield, where you actually MOVE and you wear virtual ARmor. Except you play against other Athletes. That would own. Plus it would get rid of the major cause for fatness, coach-potatoing, because then the people will actually have to RUN the 5 miloes from Hyrule to the Zora Domain :D.

could sex be an Olympic sport ... i mean it almost certainly burns more energy than table tennis ... this could renew the intrest in the "games" and bring new audences... every country would be able to have a team

lol just kidding (sorta) ... not that immoral yet...

I don't think table tennis(a.k.a ping pong) should be an olympic sport-what countries have national table tennis teams?!
Asians take table tennis very seriously in fact while most nations that ofer prizes for medals offer the same rate no matter what sport it is in, japan offers different amounts per sport with table tennis as one of the top ones (around $200,000 I think). But I really enjoy having all the sports because if you took away some of the smaller sports some of the smaller countries might not have a sport. And even though I hate the game, soccer (football) should be an olymipic sport because it is one of the most popular sports in the world, what we need is good old fashoned american football to spread to other countries so we can have that in the olympics, same goes for rugby. But why do all you people watch soccer?!!! You should be out rowing like real wo/men. Rowers are the most physically fit athletes in the world for all around fitness. It is a great sport which I love (even though it is painful). And before all you people make remarks about rowing and the whole "there is no 'i' in team, let me say this there is an 'i' in win.

disclaimer: I apologize to anyone I offended by insulting soccer, im sorry it just sucks.

disclaimer: I apologize to anyone I offended by insulting soccer, im sorry it just sucks.
Ignorance is nothing to be sorry about. ;) you can still learn. j/k

Asians take table tennis very seriously in fact while most nations that ofer prizes for medals offer the same rate no matter what sport it is in, japan offers different amounts per sport with table tennis as one of the top ones (around $200,000 I think). But I really enjoy having all the sports because if you took away some of the smaller sports some of the smaller countries might not have a sport. And even though I hate the game, soccer (football) should be an olymipic sport because it is one of the most popular sports in the world, what we need is good old fashoned american football to spread to other countries so we can have that in the olympics, same goes for rugby. But why do all you people watch soccer?!!! You should be out rowing like real wo/men. Rowers are the most physically fit athletes in the world for all around fitness. It is a great sport which I love (even though it is painful). And before all you people make remarks about rowing and the whole "there is no 'i' in team, let me say this there is an 'i' in win.

disclaimer: I apologize to anyone I offended by insulting soccer, im sorry it just sucks.

I hate Soccer too, but i think Baseball is the best. Rowing is fun to watch and ims ure you enjoy it, but im more suited for Baseball( i have strong arms, long legs, and im fast. Im not good stamina wise though.)

Ignorance is nothing to be sorry about. ;) you can still learn. j/k
Im not ignorant, I'm correct :D

Im not ignorant, I'm correct :D

lol.

I hate Soccer too, but i think Baseball is the best. Rowing is fun to watch and ims ure you enjoy it, but im more suited for Baseball( i have strong arms, long legs, and im fast. Im not good stamina wise though.)
Long legs?!! You would be perfect for rowing!!! Your fast?!! Perfect!!! If you wanna know what a 2k is like in rowing its like doing 250 leg presses down a course (and the olympic one is beutiful, almost as nice as the one at St. Catherines Ontario, *sigh* why do I have to live in Detroit.)

Long legs?!! You would be perfect for rowing!!! Your fast?!! Perfect!!! If you wanna know what a 2k is like in rowing its like doing 250 leg presses down a course (and the olympic one is beutiful, almost as nice as the one at St. Catherines Ontario, *sigh* why do I have to live in Detroit.)

Well, im only fast when i sprint, and even then i cant run fo rmore than maybe 25-50 meters.

Well, im only fast when i sprint, and even then i cant run fo rmore than maybe 25-50 meters.

Excellent American or European football player then. ;)

Excellent American or European football player then. ;)

Well, then theres the whole thing that my hand eye-quardination is horrible... but if someone manages to pass me the ball i usually touch-down(in american football). In Soccer(european Football), i just run out of energy and flop. I hate that sport with a passion. Fun to watch, not so fun to play.

Ah yes, expecially when full VR comes out. Imagine, playing the part of a Warrior on a virtual battlefield, where you actually MOVE and you wear virtual ARmor. Except you play against other Athletes. That would own. Plus it would get rid of the major cause for fatness, coach-potatoing, because then the people will actually have to RUN the 5 miloes from Hyrule to the Zora Domain :D.

Funny thing.. one of my hobbies is the SCA. I wear armor, and participate in tournements with rattan swords/axes/maces etc. against others 1v1 and sometimes in "wars" which can be as big as 5k vs 5k. It's a huge blast, and no technology necessary. :D

Funny thing.. one of my hobbies is the SCA. I wear armor, and participate in tournements with rattan swords/axes/maces etc. against others 1v1 and sometimes in "wars" which can be as big as 5k vs 5k. It's a huge blast, and no technology necessary. :D

lol. Shweet :D Maybe that should be an olympic sport. A bunch of nerds, geeks, and Fantasy lovers duking it out, talkign in funny ways and wearing odd clothes :D! That would be sooooo cool. Where do i sign up?