Olympics ... What should be in ... whats should be out?

[Marto65]

Ok ...

I think Syncro Swimming, Tennis, Gymnastics and anything that needs to be judged to get points .... with the possible exception of Boxing.

I dont think golf should be in the olympics either. We have our 4 majors. The only way it should be in is if they only let Amateurs play it.

I do think that Tenpin Bowling should be in it. Softball was ok with me too. Squash should be in ... anything with a proper scoring system or involving timing someone is better than getting 'judged'.

[Jarro]

Female jelly wrestling

[sms316]

Chasing the wheel of cheese down the hill could be a winner.

[Marto65]

Yeah ... i didnt think this would degenerate that quickly ...

Specially not from a mod ... :razz:

[Jarro]

I was being serious

[Captain Nemo]

Out:
Dressage (equestrian) & Trampoline (really!!!!)
In:
Netball, AFL (JUST SO WE'D GET ANOTHER 2 GOLD.....Maybe)

[Lobsta]

Mixed Martial Arts

Brazilian Ju Jitsu

Also, can somebody explain the logic that allows USA to field professionals in their basketball team?

[sms316]

Yeah ... i didnt think this would degenerate that quickly ...Specially not from a mod ... :razz: Jarro is being replaced soon anyway.

[AndyP]

Get rid of all swimming except freestyle.
If not, add events for running backwards, hopping on one leg and sack races.

[Jarro]

I wanna see a fully-roided weightlifting event 8)

See just how much the big boppers can really lift.

[damoocow]

Cancel the whole event - it is a joke

[PeteyD]

You do know that dressage is the first part of the 3DE, followed by cross country and then showjumping. And it is strictly scored on faults, same as gymnastics these days. Maybe look at what the criteria are to be an olympic sport instead of waffling on.

I am surprised that Ten Pin is not in the running Marto, it would have to be pretty global.

[Captain Nemo]

Mixed Martial Arts

Brazilian Ju Jitsu

Also, can somebody explain the logic that allows USA to field professionals in their basketball team?

No logic...
Most of the athletes get paid in one way or another, so they are all "professional"
All of the Boomers are playing o/s professionally, just the way it is.....
I read somewhere that the US want to revert back to a "College" based team?
Checkout Usain Bolts earnings.....

[popper81]

Get rid of all swimming except freestyle.
If not, add events for running backwards, hopping on one leg and sack races.

Hahah...


Get rid of anything to do with horses..... Boring as watching paint dry!

[PeteyD]

I wanna see a fully-roided weightlifting event 8)

See just how much the big boppers can really lift.

Jesse Williams, plays D-Line for Alabama Football after starting out here with the bayside Ravens, Benched 600 lbs a couple of days ago.

[sms316]

How about a distance event where Cytheria could be challenged?

[PeteyD]

Hahah...


Get rid of anything to do with horses..... Boring as watching paint dry!

Rubbish.

[Webster]

Anything that has judges determining the result should be out, ie no diving, gymnastics, boxing etc.

Anything that has competitors sitting is also out, ie cycling, rowing, kayaking.

In's should include darts, pinball, punting on the races, ladies strip Texas hold em, pole dancing etc. Stuff people really want to see.

[Hamo84]

Mixed Martial Arts

Brazilian Ju Jitsu

Also, can somebody explain the logic that allows USA to field professionals in their basketball team?
We do the same with our basketball team too.


Equestrian imo shouldnt be an olympic sport nor syncro swimming, im not sold on the shooting events either.

[Captain Nemo]

You do know that dressage is the first part of the 3DE, followed by cross country and then showjumping. And it is strictly scored on faults, same as gymnastics these days. Maybe look at what the criteria are to be an olympic sport instead of waffling on.

I am surprised that Ten Pin is not in the running Marto, it would have to be pretty global.

I actually like the other parts of the 3DE, just not the Dressage.....;)

[Marto65]

I actually like the other parts of the 3DE, just not the Dressage.....;)

I agree on the dressage .... next they will want Dog Trials .. (look what I taught my horse .... and now look what I taught my dog ..)

Darts would be cool ... and the shooting is fine by me too .... at least they have scoring systems.

[Ashes]

Keep:
Athletics
Swimming
Gymnastics
Hockey
Handball (best sport at the olympics)
Cycling
Fencing
Netball
Diving (get rid of synchronised tho)

Ditch:
Synchronised swimming
equestrian
shooting
white water kayaking
walking
soccer
tennis
bmx
sailing

Bring in:

All the other California Games events (halfpipe, surfing, bmx, roller skating, flying disc, and freestyle footbag)

[Marto65]

The White Water Kayak is one of my favourite events ...

[Ashes]

The White Water Kayak is one of my favourite events ...

Sorry, it's gone - decision made!

In all seriousness, I think the concept of white water kayaking in an artificial river to be really contrived (akin to a surfing comp in a wave pool or flowrider). I also find it rather boring to watch.

Some of the sports that I think should be retained are boring also, but they're classic olympic sports.

[PeteyD]

I enjoy the olympics because you get to see unusual and interesting sports. Kayaking, Fencing, Pentathlon, Handball, bmx, sailing, diving, equestrian etc.

I am saddened by Tennis, Golf and Soccer being included, but just because they get a lot of exposure anyway.

Basketball Dreamteam got rolled in 2004. To be the best you have to play the best. The concept of amateur sportsmen at the olympics died a long time ago.

[PeteyD]

I don't think there is a better test of a persons courage and ability to perform under immense pressure than Coin Against The Wall. CATW is a must.

Is this due to your abject failure to win at it?

[Captain Nemo]

Keep:
Athletics
Swimming
Gymnastics
Hockey
Handball (best sport at the olympics)
Cycling
Fencing
Netball
Diving (get rid of synchronised tho)

Ditch:
Synchronised swimming
equestrian
shooting
white water kayaking
walking
soccer
tennis
bmx
sailing

Bring in:

All the other California Games events (halfpipe, surfing, bmx, roller skating, flying disc, and freestyle footbag)

Agree with alot of this except isnt the X-Games their Olympics......?

[Ashes]

Yep. The last bit was a joke. :)

[Captain Nemo]

Not really, they threw bmx in and took out some long standing Track Cycling events....
Trying to appeal to a younger crowd....

[Ashes]

I reckon there was scope to trim the track cycling schedule a little (think the same about swimming). I'm struggling to accept bmx as an olympic sport though.

[Dotty]

Keep the events, just merge a few together ...

Gymnastics and judo.
Diving and skeet shooting.
Synchronised swimming and archery.
Marathon and boxing.
Swimming, rowing, canoeing and sailing.

[sms316]

Golf should just be the winners of the Holden Scramble.

[popper81]

Rubbish.

Sorry.... I didn't know that you are now my indicator for what I find boring ;) Is there other things that I should really enjoy? Male on male porn?

[Captain Nemo]

Sorry.... I didn't know that you are now my indicator for what I find boring ;) Is there other things that I should really enjoy? Male on male porn?

:smt107

[PeteyD]

Sorry.... I didn't know that you are now my indicator for what I find boring ;) Is there other things that I should really enjoy? Male on male porn?

Each to their own, but you are calling for things to be removed from the Olympics, not whether you enjoy them :D

Since you dislike horses I guess the animal stuff is a no go for you ;)

[Marto65]

Sorry.... I didn't know that you are now my indicator for what I find boring ;) Is there other things that I should really enjoy? Male on male porn?

Careful mate ... he's a moderator now ...

[popper81]

Each to their own, but you are calling for things to be removed from the Olympics, not whether you enjoy them :D

Since you dislike horses I guess the animal stuff is a no go for you ;)

Well if i don't enjoy watching the event, that is a pretty strong indicator that I think it should be removed.

As for animals, not really.


Careful mate ... he's a moderator now ...

I know... I just read it.. My bad... Sorry PeteyD

[goughy]

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/how-were-these-ever-considered-olympic-events/

Duelling and town planning to make a return! You heard it here...

[timah!]

If you would have been beat up in high school for playing it then it shouldn't be in the Olympics...

[Marto65]

If you would have been beat up in high school for playing it then it shouldn't be in the Olympics...

Chess?

[timah!]

Well I never got beat up for it, but no, not allowed.

[Marto65]

Debating has mass appeal.

[Moe Norman]

anything where the Olympics is not the pinnacle, should not be included.

Eg. Tennis, Golf

[sms316]

Snooker could be a winner. Drug testing might be an issue though.

[Ashes]

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/07/how-were-these-ever-considered-olympic-events/

Duelling and town planning to make a return! You heard it here...

Thanks for posting Goughy. As a town planner, I can't believe I didnt know it had been an olympic event..

[PeteyD]

Live Pigeon Shooting ... Bring it!

[goughy]

You could combine it with the pigeon racing. Opposing teams trying to take out the opposition.

[Grunt]

anything where the Olympics is not the pinnacle, should not be included.

Eg. Tennis, Golf

Agree 100% Moe, I also think the other sports like road cycling should be amateur and not use the professionals. At least boxing does it.

[markTHEblake]

anything where the Olympics is not the pinnacle, should not be included.

Eg. Tennis, Golf

Took the words right out of my mouth. I dont mind all those dinky sports that get a run, because they get stuff all exposure any other time so its great for the lovers of those sports including dressage and the pretty swimmers. The only golf that should be including is something like Long Driving.

[dave1]

Agree 100% Moe, I also think the other sports like road cycling should be amateur and not use the professionals. At least boxing does it.

Im the other way if we are going to have an olympics lets see the best athletes compete

I would do away with soccer, hockey bsketball, tennis


track n feild and swimming, cycling

thats enough

[PeteyD]

What? No trampolining? Surely you jest Dave1

[rubin]

What? No trampolining? Surely you jest Dave1

Only women's trampolining....... ;)

[BenM]

Only women's trampolining....... ;)

Crikey can you imagine the olympic village - all these women walking around with 2 black eyes...

[dave1]

What? No trampolining? Surely you jest Dave1

HMM yes sorry MY bad

OH and we should have more beach volley ball!!. WAY WAY more

but they need some beef on their bodies ..unless your a 36c youre not in sorry :mrgreen:

[Goldy]

Walking.

Having a contest to see who can walk the fastest is like having one to see who can whisper the loudest.

[mike]

Out- all judged events

In - Putting the wheelie bin out.