Add one , Cut one : Summer Olympic sports

[Hunting Wife]

I seem to remember they cut baseball a few years ago and added…trampoline???? Seriously?

I wish they would just keep the more traditional Olympic fare, and leave the skateboarding/snowboarding/street ball alternative stuff to the X Games. They do it way better anyway.

 

[Dave N]

I second "jousting" We use to enjoy the show at Medieval Times in Calif and Florida .

We've been to the one in Chicago. (suburbs) Pretty cool to watch!

 

[Jason73]

I seem to remember they cut baseball a few years ago and added…trampoline???? Seriously?

I wish they would just keep the more traditional Olympic fare, and leave the skateboarding/snowboarding/street ball alternative stuff to the X Games. They do it way better anyway.

Skateboarding and snowboarding are exponentially more complicated to excel at than basketball. Seriously. Watch the 2 side by side.

 

[MTLabrador]

We need to add real football. None of that European “football” crap.

 

[golfer]

I just wish they would televise the shooting sports more. Hoping to catch a college buddies sister shoot the 3 position competition on Satuday morning.

 

[Nick87]

Cut whatever you want, add coyote hunting competition.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Skateboarding and snowboarding are exponentially more complicated to excel at than basketball. Seriously. Watch the 2 side by side.

Not arguing about skill. Just seems each venue showcases different types of athletic pursuits better.

 

[Jason73]

Not arguing about skill. Just seems each venue showcases different types of athletic pursuits better.

But which one deserves the spotlight? Rich basketball players or kids that actually care?

 

[Cornell Cowboy]

When your cell phone falls out of your pocket during "competition" it's not a sport...get rid of skateboarding (I can only watch guys fall off a railing so many times). Add American football.

 

[MarvB]

@Europe sounds like you’re somewhere between pole dancing and the parallel bars so you just might make the 2024 games!!

Yes I took the girls to medieval times once in So Cal and once in Dallas. It’s unfortunate they’ve upped their prices ($40+ for kids over age TWO) as the children really enjoy it. Food wasn’t bad, the kids esp liked the giant turkey legs lol.

 

[MarvB]

I was surprised to see that 3 on 3 basketball was an Olympic sport. I watched it for a few minutes but they need to make some rule changes. I thought “make it, take it” was kinda the standard for half court basketball. Also, way too many fouls called for 3 on 3.

Yeah I also think that once you have bball already there do you really need 3x3?

 

[AmosMoses]

Add: compound archery
Cut: skateboarding

 

[rwc101]

Bring back dueling.

 

[Panda Bear]

cut, badminton
add, lacrosse

Bring back dueling.

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I wonder if Randy has ever considered suggesting this to some members of the forum when reading some threads in the past ?

 

[devon deer]

We need to add real football. None of that European “football” crap.

Do you mean where they dress up in helmets and padding?

 

[520 Road Sow]

I don't think we're going in the direction of extreme and contact for the Olympics. They've added more dancing and artistic sports for the next games already.....

I can't believe jousting isn't in it. That's a great one!

 

[Ben Lamb]

Cut running

Bring back smokes.

 

[Festus]

How about bring back the Redneck Games. They were held in Georgia for several years.

Some events that were held during the Redneck Games included:

• The cigarette flip
• Bobbing for pig's feet
• Seed spitting
• Toilet seat throwing
• Mud pit belly flop
• Big-hair contest
• Wet T-Shirt contest
• Armpit serenade
• Bug zapping by spitball
• Dumpster diving
• Hubcap hurling

For each of the events, a trophy is awarded; a half crushed, empty mounted beer can.

 

[Hammsolo]

I was surprised to see that 3 on 3 basketball was an Olympic sport. I watched it for a few minutes but they need to make some rule changes. I thought “make it, take it” was kinda the standard for half court basketball. Also, way too many fouls called for 3 on 3.

I actually appreciated the women’s last night. It was physical for a televised game. There were tons of no calls on clear hacks. As a Spokane guy I think it’s awesome. Go Hoopfest!

 

[Hammsolo]

Skateboarding and snowboarding are exponentially more complicated to excel at than basketball. Seriously. Watch the 2 side by side.

Having been semi-successful at all 3 I will humbly disagree. They are so different. Now basketball on skateboards… that would be epic!