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Tennis was removed from the summer Olympics in 1924. The argument was that Tennis does not uphold the Olympic ideals. Having said this, it is also argued that Tennis does not rightly belong in the Olympics because the Tennis players who do qualify for the Olympics find other tournaments and Grand Slams more of a goal and gaining prize money then winning a gold medal in the Olympics.
-Thomas Wren
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When did tennis become part of the Olympics?
Tennis made its debut at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. It was played at the Olympics until 1912 and then discontinued. Tennis returned to the Olympics as a demonstration sport (no medals awarded) in 1968 and 1984 and regained full status in 1988 and has been played in each Olympics since.
What did charlotte cooper win in the Paris Olympics in 1900?
Women's singles tennis and mixed doubles tennis (with partner Reggie Doherty).
How many women competed in the Olympics in 1900 in Paris?
19 women competed in the 1900 Olympics ... 6 in tennis, 3 in croquet, and 10 in golf.
What are the 28 sports in the Olympics?
basketball, swimming,tennis, and lots more lol can be stuffed writing
What sport was recently removed from the Olympic Games?
Baseball and softball were removed from the sports played at the Olympics after the 2008 Games in Beijing.
When was table tennis first in the Olympics?
Table tennis was introduced to the olympics in 1988.
Why did the Olympics Committee eliminate tennis after 1924?
Why did the Olympics Committee eliminate tennis after 1924?
What date did tennis goin the Olympics?
Tennis was a part of the original modern Olympics that were started in 1896. Tennis was an Olympic sport until after the 1924 Olympics when it was dropped. Tennis, again, became an Olympic sport beginning with the 1988 Olympics.
What year was tennis first in the Olympics?
In first hit the headlines that tennis was in the Olympics was in the year of 1896.
Why is tennis part of the Olympics?
Because tennis is a sport
Where in the Olympics do you play table tennis?
in the Olympics place
Is there tennis in the Olympics?
Yes
Is there TENNIS in Olympics?
Yes
When does tennis and diving occur in the Olympics?
like anything else in the olympics, tennis and diving are origanal sports
Tennis and diving occur during these Olympics?
yes, in the 2008 Olympics, diving AND tennis occured. WhOOOOO
What are the rules and regulations for table tennis in Olympics?
The rules and regulations for table tennis in Olympics are the same as for other major table tennis tournaments.
Tennis and diving occur in these Olympics?
Tennis and diving are both part of the Summer Olympics. Tennis was a part of the first modern Olympics during the summer of 1896. It was taken out of the Olympics in 1922 and restored to the Summer Olympics in 1988. Diving became a Summer Olympic sport in 1904.
