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Is chess is 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.
What olympic sport will Australia not be competing in this year for the first time?
I dont now
If skateboarding is an extreme sport how come it's not an Olympic sport?
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.
What was the spectator sport in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and is now an Olympic event in 2008?
Beach Vollyball
The first softball team to win an olympic medal?
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.
What is the best physical sport to be played by everybody?
basketball because there is lots of running and jumping you get hurt every now and then too
What olympic games did they play in the past they do not play now?
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
How has composites been an aid in the olympic sport of speed skating?
Light weight and strong helmets, boots, protective clothing can now be used due to use of composite materials
Is belly dancing an Olympic sport?
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.
why did speed skating become a sport?
When a sport becomes very popular it will/can be looked at by the Olympic council, some sports, like UFC are very popular, but will not be in the Olympics because of the violence and such. Speedskating became very popular, and was accepted, so now it is in the Olympics.
When did table tennis become an olympic event?
Table tennis became an Olympic event at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul.
Which Olympic sports are for men only?
In the Summer Olympics, Boxing has been for men only but is scheduled for the 2012 games in London. In the Winter Olympics, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined (which includes ski jumping) are for men only.
