7 Sports That Shouldn't Be in the Olympics ...

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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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.

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?

Fencing

Sword fighting in a beekeeper’s uniforms, do I even need to explain? Next!

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.

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.

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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…

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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A LOT of disheartened sports fans out here, i hope they get a reallity check and see how their sports are not really that important, don't feel bad , they don't need to be important just enjoyable... now back to my VERY VERY VERY hard video game

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.

taekwondo is actually a sport that takes a lot of training and discipline

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.

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?

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.

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!!

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