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New Olympic Events

Anonymous032819 — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:33:51 GMT

This year, new to the Olympics is surfing, skateboarding, speed climbing (which is, from what I understand is like rock wall climbing) and karate (which I thought was already an Olympic event).

Break dancing will be added to the Paris Olympics in 2024.

What would you like to see added to the Olympic games?

It can be real or imagined.

Re: New Olympic Events

Johnnyeager — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:06:11 GMT

Bowling: a demonstration sport Seoul 1988

Competitive Cheerleading: provisional for Los Angeles 2028

Tug of War: Last competed in 1904

Water Skiing: Demonstration sport in 1972

Winter; Synchronized Ice Skating

(American Flag Football and Cricket are also being considered provisional for 2028.)

Re: New Olympic Events

shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:15:19 GMT

I was going to say I wish they would bring synchronized swimming back (now known as artistic swimming). I remember when it was added in 84 and I was just mesmerized the whole time. However, I just googled it and found out it is still an olympic sport. I don't remember seeing it televised since the 84 games but I'm sure I missed it or there weren't any US swimmers/team that were medal contenders so the sport wasn't televised.

Re: New Olympic Events

Krimpette — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:19:10 GMT

I'm kind of surprised that they have both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. I just don't get something like break dancing as a sport. Maybe add tap dancing and/or ballet?

Re: New Olympic Events

Johnnyeager — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:25:22 GMT

The international governing body of Dancesport (Competitive Ballroom Dancing) is recognized by the IOC even though no events are included in the Olympics (yet.)

Re: New Olympic Events

Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:48:59 GMT

I'm surprised Parkour isn't an Olympic sport yet. I think I did read that it's under consideration for 2024 though.

Re: New Olympic Events

songbird — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:56:49 GMT

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
I was going to say I wish they would bring synchronized swimming back (now known as artistic swimming). I remember when it was added in 84 and I was just mesmerized the whole time. However, I just googled it and found out it is still an olympic sport. I don't remember seeing it televised since the 84 games but I'm sure I missed it or there weren't any US swimmers/team that were medal contenders so the sport wasn't televised.

My mom was mostly a long distant swimmer. She once dreamed of slimming the channel. But she also did synchronized swimming and she taught me very early to tread water for longer periods of time. I can still swim on my front and smoothly move over my back with breaking too much water. And can dive in and do the same, while raising both arms. .I took swimming through out high school and college.

Re: New Olympic Events

songbird — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:52:28 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I'm kind of surprised that they have both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. I just don't get something like break dancing as a sport. Maybe add tap dancing and/or ballet?

Dancing requires athletic abilty. The more you have, the better you are. Anyone can dance just as anyone can swim. But swimming is also a sport and dance should be too.

Re: New Olympic Events

songbird — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:55:27 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I'm surprised Parkour isn't an Olympic sport yet. I think I did read that it's under consideration for 2024 though.

It should. Most gymnasts can do it. They also used to have mixed doubles (men and women) in gymnastics. Obviously the Russians excelled in that. They had it for a while and then stopped it. A sport has to have world appeal to be in the Olympics.

Re: New Olympic Events

Anonymous032819 — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:55:28 GMT

I would like to see competitive sleeping as an event.

Who can sleep the longest?

Underwater basket weaving, both individual, and synchronized.

Let's use our imagination!

I'm sure we could come up with some fun things to "add" to the Olympics!

Re: New Olympic Events

agb80 — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:39:01 GMT

@Anonymous032819 competitive sleeping.

I think we'd have many contenders for that!!!!

Re: New Olympic Events

seaBreeze — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:52:30 GMT

Fastest "dog clipping" event !

Re: New Olympic Events

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:56:10 GMT

Parallel parking.

Re: New Olympic Events

PilatesLover — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:02:28 GMT

Gaelic football.

Re: New Olympic Events

feline groovy — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:12:36 GMT

Dog agility obstacle courses. but with humans going through the weave poles, tunnels, etc..

Re: New Olympic Events

Spurt — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 21:19:15 GMT

Only the noble horse participates in the Olympics and represents the animal kingdom so I would like to see international pet competitions--better than break dancing...🙄

Dogs from all countries participating in Agility tests in the summer games, and the Iditarod in the winter games....

And yes cat agility---believe it or not it CAN be done...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e0z3-iZ_TY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCak9J98YOk

Re: New Olympic Events

hckynut — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:08:53 GMT

@Anonymous032819

Don't want to tick too many here off, but! I think they out to eliminate several of the ones that have been around for decades, along with the ones just added.

Many right now are being stretched by even calling them a "sport". Using the present definition, anyone with any skill at any thing? Let's call it a sport, individual or a team sport.

There are several I like watching. Since I DVR every show I watch? I can zip, zip past the ones I don't care to watch. I haven't read any of the posts here, that has been "my way" here since I started posting umpteen years ago. After i post this I will see how many other other "sports"(?) those poster want to see.

hckynut

Re: New Olympic Events

SurferWife — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:14:46 GMT

Of course we kept up with the surfing. We ❤️ our home girl Carissa Moore. She truly is a sweet young lady and remains humble, even as the world champ!

Re: New Olympic Events

agb80 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:49:29 GMT

I vote for better fitting uniforms so we don't have to look at bare tushies.

Re: New Olympic Events

stellabystarlight — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:27:52 GMT

Roller Skating would be a nice addition. I think they still have Rhythmic Gymnastics - ribbons & balls, etc. Ballroom dancing would be great.