msp2032 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 In relation the the discussion about sports that should be eliminated what sports do you think should be added? Here are some of my suggestions: Ballroom Dancing/ group dance competition Rollerblading/Roller skating Skateboarding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 None of ur suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afiqnadzir Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 bowling and squash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillan Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Floorball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Squash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golan Trevize Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Rink hockey, futsal, beach soccer, baseball, bowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 futsal, beach soccer, baseball Issue here: where are the women's version of those sports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Kite-flying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Kite-flying!! KITE-Surfing will be added for Rio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiFreak Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 For summer, sure there are a number of sports that would be cool to add, but I think the summer games are already bloated as is and should maybe be scaled back. For winter, not much. Maybe... Chinese Downhill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Agree... plenlty of sports already, and there's nothing that really needs to get in. No new sports for now. I might relent if there is a compelling case for something truely different... sport climbing maybe. But for gosh sakes not another team put-the-ball-in-the-net game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Agree... plenlty of sports already, and there's nothing that really needs to get in. No new sports for now. I might relent if there is a compelling case for something truely different... sport climbing maybe. But for gosh sakes not another team put-the-ball-in-the-net game. Exactly. Some need to go but none need to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 KITE-Surfing will be added for Rio. See? I was right & prescient again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Agree... plenlty of sports already, and there's nothing that really needs to get in. No new sports for now. I might relent if there is a compelling case for something truely different... sport climbing maybe. But for gosh sakes not another team put-the-ball-in-the-net game. What about having ice climbing in the Winter Olympics? The program is way less crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ht00272 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Kabaddi and Sepak takraw! Good choice for Asian countries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 What about having ice climbing in the Winter Olympics? The program is way less crowded. What is that? Is that a codified sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 What is that? Is that a codified sport? Never heard of it but thought it could make for an interesting sport. Winter triathlon run, mountain bike and cross country ski all on snow is interesting. Ski Orieentering - a sport that was featured at the 2011 Asian Winter Games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockara Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 American Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul92 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Speed-running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) What is that? Is that a codified sport? Ya, it's codified and the IF is already recognized by the IOC. Essentially there are two disciplines, speed (head to head races on a frozen waterfall) and difficulty (whoever can get the furthers, and fastest in case of a tie, on an extremely difficult artificial wall). They have a world cup circuit and all that jazz. What hurts them is a near total lack of TV exposure but surely at least the speed discipline would make for good TV. And even the difficulty discipline would probably make good TV drama. Edit: Edited August 9, 2012 by fox334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intoronto Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Speed-running. What do u mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul92 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 What do u mean? It's like normal running, but faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proposition Joe Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 I was sad when Baseball was removed and would like to see it back in. It is trying to get back in with a joint bid with softball, but I think thats a mistake and would rather baseball be added in by itself with women's baseball. Would also like to see Bandy, Cricket, Roller Derby, and Skijoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Isn't skijoring one of those fake Scandinavian words that Ikea makes up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Replace the joke that is Olympic football with futsal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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