No it is not an Olympic sport.
It now is a sport and it will be included 2016 Olympics. Personally, I don't think Chess should be a sport.
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The Olympic committee has not yet chosen it as an Olympic sport. There would have to be judges that could define what was the best in the sport. Since snow boarding is now part of the Olympics, it is highly likely we will see skateboarding as part of the summer Olympics soon.
Beach Vollyball
Softball was introduced as an Olympic medal sport for women in 1996. The United States won the gold medal at those Olympic Games held in Atlanta. As of now, softball is scheduled to be discontinued as an Olympic sport after the 2008 Games in Beijing.
basketball because there is lots of running and jumping you get hurt every now and then too
As of now, kin ball is not an Olympic sport. It is a team sport that originated in Canada in the 1980s and has gained popularity in various countries, but it has not been included in the Olympic Games. The sport focuses on teamwork and communication, featuring three teams of four players each using a large inflatable ball. Efforts to promote kin ball may continue, but it remains outside the Olympic framework for the time being.
As of now, Ireland does not have a men's or women's team that has qualified for the Olympic Games in handball. While there are handball clubs and a governing body in Ireland, the sport has not yet reached the level of success needed for Olympic qualification. Efforts are ongoing to develop the sport further in the country.
they used to play lacrosse a sport that is were you trough a ball to a player and you have to catch it with a special polo stick
Archery was first included in the Olympic Games in 1900 during the Paris Games, but it does not have a single inventor. The sport has ancient roots, with archery practices dating back thousands of years. The modern Olympic archery format has evolved over time, influenced by various cultures and archery traditions. The International Archery Federation (World Archery) now governs the sport at the Olympics.
Light weight and strong helmets, boots, protective clothing can now be used due to use of composite materials
No, belly dance is not a Olympic sport. It is one of the oldest dance forms started in the middle east and now combines influences from Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Morocco and Lebanon. It is also involve breathing exercises and help you with your posture. It works whole body like exercise but particularly good for legs, waist and hips.