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So, we're here. 2012! Home of what promises to be a fairly shoddy and memorable Olympic Games as it crosses over to London. I'm sure everyone who wanted tickets has probably got them (for different events than they wanted, sure, but can't be picky really).
So I want to ask around here what the people's opinion is on an issue that has literally got everyone in my office who's got nothing better to do (or plenty better to do and no motivation to do it) talking.
Non-Olympic Olympic sports.
That'd be stuff like football, tennis, dressage, shooting, equestrian...you know the sort. Either the ones where winning the Olympic Games is not the pinnacle of their sport (Football, Tennis) or those who take the proverbial with the word 'sport' (Dressage).
So would you rather the Olympics concentrate on the 'typical' track and field sports, or embrace more of the 'unusual' Olympic sports?
I have to say I'm torn. Whilst I'd be sad to see the Beach Volleyball cut from the Olympics, it's got to be said that the concentration should be more on the sports that rarely get the spotlight at times other than the Olympics.
So I want to ask around here what the people's opinion is on an issue that has literally got everyone in my office who's got nothing better to do (or plenty better to do and no motivation to do it) talking.
Non-Olympic Olympic sports.
That'd be stuff like football, tennis, dressage, shooting, equestrian...you know the sort. Either the ones where winning the Olympic Games is not the pinnacle of their sport (Football, Tennis) or those who take the proverbial with the word 'sport' (Dressage).
So would you rather the Olympics concentrate on the 'typical' track and field sports, or embrace more of the 'unusual' Olympic sports?
I have to say I'm torn. Whilst I'd be sad to see the Beach Volleyball cut from the Olympics, it's got to be said that the concentration should be more on the sports that rarely get the spotlight at times other than the Olympics.
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It's just become such a big thing to have darts included. The 'sport' itself is lorded by men who are fat and drink about 8 pints during playing.
Don't get me wrong it's fantastic to watch and fair play to them. I've been to a few of the world champ matches and it's a good night. But that is mainly because the whole event is a night out in a pub with an event going on. Albeit a large (theatre-like) pub, with fans...
But if darts is in, so is Bingo and Dominoes 'cos they are pub games too.
Don't get me wrong it's fantastic to watch and fair play to them. I've been to a few of the world champ matches and it's a good night. But that is mainly because the whole event is a night out in a pub with an event going on. Albeit a large (theatre-like) pub, with fans...
But if darts is in, so is Bingo and Dominoes 'cos they are pub games too.
I see the subtlety behind that didn't evade Warhunt ;)
You have something particularly against Darts as an Olympic sport? I know a few of the sports that have been rejected too. Machine Dance and Cuesports, to name two ;)
You have something particularly against Darts as an Olympic sport? I know a few of the sports that have been rejected too. Machine Dance and Cuesports, to name two ;)
As long as everything gets ample coverage then I really don't mind
Looking forward to weightlifting, gymnastics and boxing
Looking forward to weightlifting, gymnastics and boxing
HighflyerVII wrote:
I have to say I'm torn. Whilst I'd be sad to see the Female Beach Volleyball cut from the Olympics, it's got to be said that the concentration should be more on the sports that rarely get the spotlight at times other than the Olympics.
Fixed that for you :)
I think I'm as happy/unhappy with the Olympics as I can be. I'm ok to just let it roll how it has been/is going to be whatever they decide to include. Except darts.
I have to say I'm torn. Whilst I'd be sad to see the Female Beach Volleyball cut from the Olympics, it's got to be said that the concentration should be more on the sports that rarely get the spotlight at times other than the Olympics.
Fixed that for you :)
I think I'm as happy/unhappy with the Olympics as I can be. I'm ok to just let it roll how it has been/is going to be whatever they decide to include. Except darts.
So, we're here. 2012! Home of what promises to be a fairly shoddy and memorable Olympic Games as it crosses over to London. I'm sure everyone who wanted tickets has probably got them (for different events than they wanted, sure, but can't be picky really).
So I want to ask around here what the people's opinion is on an issue that has literally got everyone in my office who's got nothing better to do (or plenty better to do and no motivation to do it) talking.
Non-Olympic Olympic sports.
That'd be stuff like football, tennis, dressage, shooting, equestrian...you know the sort. Either the ones where winning the Olympic Games is not the pinnacle of their sport (Football, Tennis) or those who take the proverbial with the word 'sport' (Dressage).
So would you rather the Olympics concentrate on the 'typical' track and field sports, or embrace more of the 'unusual' Olympic sports?
I have to say I'm torn. Whilst I'd be sad to see the Beach Volleyball cut from the Olympics, it's got to be said that the concentration should be more on the sports that rarely get the spotlight at times other than the Olympics.
So I want to ask around here what the people's opinion is on an issue that has literally got everyone in my office who's got nothing better to do (or plenty better to do and no motivation to do it) talking.
Non-Olympic Olympic sports.
That'd be stuff like football, tennis, dressage, shooting, equestrian...you know the sort. Either the ones where winning the Olympic Games is not the pinnacle of their sport (Football, Tennis) or those who take the proverbial with the word 'sport' (Dressage).
So would you rather the Olympics concentrate on the 'typical' track and field sports, or embrace more of the 'unusual' Olympic sports?
I have to say I'm torn. Whilst I'd be sad to see the Beach Volleyball cut from the Olympics, it's got to be said that the concentration should be more on the sports that rarely get the spotlight at times other than the Olympics.
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