We’ve all accidentally turned the channel over to the Olympics at one time or another and thought, “What are they doing? Is this even a sport?” Some of the stuff that they have deemed worthy of Olympic medals and here are the most laughable of those choices.
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7. Taekwondo
I don’t understand how this is a sport. I guess some consider it an art, but to me it is just jumping around and doing Ninja Turtle stuff. If doing that’s worthy of a medal, then the Olympic committee owes the 8-year old version of myself several.
6. Golf
Golf is not a sport; it’s a hobby. If out of shape old men can still compete and win then this needs to be taken off of the table. I realize it takes a lot of skill to play this game, but the same can be said for Scrabble, but you don’t see anyone handing out medals for that, do you?
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5. Fencing
Sword fighting in a beekeeper’s uniforms, do I even need to explain? Next!
4. Equestrian
Ok, so the horse is in amazing shape and can do all kinds of impressive things. Fine. If that’s the case how about opening it up to dogs that can fetch really well or maybe sneezing pandas. They already have an Equestrian World Cup or something for horses, I think. Let’s keep it that way.
3. Archery
Again, if you don’t have to be in shape to do it then it’s really not a sport. This is another one that falls into the skill category. Let them have their own award show.
2. Table Tennis
This is a joke. Table tennis? What’s next foosball? Maybe beer pong? Yes, that scene in Forrest Gump was pretty funny, but the funniest part is that they hand out real medals. Guys who break world records for running, swimming, and weight lifting who have trained their body’s for years are handed out the same medals are guys who are good at ping pong. Weak sauce…
1. Curling
Have you ever seen this? It makes absolutely no sense at all. Look it up on YouTube. From what I can gather you basically stand in the middle of a hockey rink, scoot these things while you lay out across the ice, and then you sweep the floor. My question is who saw this and connected the dots to, “This should be an Olympic sport.” Seriously, what were they thinking? Fail.
I hope there aren’t any equestrian curler fencing experts who have a passion for ping pong that read thing blog, other wise I probably offended some people. Do you disagree with any of my choices?
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greengirl: I know for a fact all of these are very physically and mentally demanding at that high level. You have no right to say any of these aren't sports because I doubt you have tried over 2 of them. Even then, the beginner level is way different than the level the olympians are at. I usually love most of the articles on this blog - but this one absolutely disgusts me. Every sport you have listed are challenging, yes in their own way, but still challenging and deserve to be called sports. Your so judgmental, it actually makes me feel sorry for you.
Angie: actually archery involves a lot of arm strength and eye and hand coordination which this and several sports have in common. Not only that but many times one has to walk miles to retrieve am arrow after it's shot.
Ale: I used to practice fencing and believe me is not an easy sport, if it wasnt for the uniform you'd get pretty hurt, al also practiced archery a bit, and you need to focus a LOT
Maddie: Taekwondo Is a Art! And it's not Ninja turtle moves, when someone comes and attacks you let's see how you can defend yourself. Its great for women to know some defense!! Also don't say something that you don't even know anything about!!
Hannah: You obviously have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to being an equestrian athlete. It takes training, dedication, and passion for this demanding sport. I am an equestrian and personally I believe if you shouldn't be so hasty to dismiss it when you know nothing about riding.
Vianca: Equestrian games shouldn't be in the Olympics? Hahahaha nice joke. Try horse back riding without falling. Try Cross Country with a horse at 98 degrees. Try Show Jumping (oh wait, you probably don't even know what it is). I ride horses since I was 4 and trust me, it's hard and you have to dedicate a lot of your time. I find this post very unnecessary. If you haven't practice it, you don't know how hard it is.
Kim: I compete in equestrian games, and I think it was offending what you said about it, as well as other sports. I've dedicated my life to the equestrian sport. It is not just sitting on a horse, those horses and riders have trained their whole lives, and are the best of the best. Yes, there is a World Equestrian Games, but doesn't every sport in the olympics already have there own large sompetitions? And also, if you knew anything about what the equestrian is, its 3 day eventing. Composed of Grand Prox Dressage, Show Jumping, and Cross Country, which was originally a test for war horses, to prove they were worthy. Those horses, are worth more than your car, and probably your house. I think some research should be done before you create a post full of critisism of sports you truly do not know anything about, or understand. Educate yourself first.
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