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?

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.

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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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Kim
2011-02-24T04:12:34.000Z
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.
Jordan
2011-02-22T21:59:09.000Z
Horseback riding is way harder and is in every way a sport. Sure the little pony rides most people think of and have actually taken part in aren't, and they don't require any physical effort. But, this is jumping, and dressage. That is in no way an easy thing to compete in competitively. Try riding a horse like that with perfect form, for 10 minutes. Most people can't do that, and they say its so easy untill they fall, or get bashed against a wall, or when they get off and their back, legs, and arms hurt so bad they have to take advil. It belongs in the olympics just as much as anything else.
Alyssa
2013-01-10T01:55:44.000Z
While I don't agree with a lot of what she said on this article, all the author is doing is voicing her opinion which she is entitled to. Everyone has their own opinion about what sports are worthy of being in the Olympics and why they are worthy. What makes a sport worthy of being in the Olympics? Everyone has their own opinion but most if us have no say in what makes the cut.
Leighann
2014-11-03T04:40:26.160Z
I have to disagree. Speaking for myself, try shooting a bow with a 50lb draw weight several times a day and let's just see how in shape you are?
Gabrielle
2016-10-30T15:10:14.225Z
I've been practicing Taekwondo since I was 8 years old. It is not for the faint at heart. Serious training is going into learn each kick, punch, and form. My black belt isn't a 'ninja' joke. This entire post is extremely offensive.
ann
2011-02-22T22:24:02.000Z
I think I would agree with most of the comments. This post is very offensive. I have practiced other martial arts and now people practicing fencing and table tennis...and if you think they're so easy or they're a joke... just TRY THEM and you'll be really ashamed of your assumptions.