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How many countries must play a sport in order for it to be played in the Olympics?
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However in order to become a full olympic sport, the sport in question must have a governing International Federation in order for the IOC to officially recognize them as a sport.
The governing body has to then file an application to become a demonstration sport. After that, the sport may file another application to officially become a fully recognised Olympic sport.
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- 75% of countries must play the sport for it to be accepted into the Olympic games
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