Which two sports should be selected by the IOC for inclusion in the 2016 Olympics?

Seven sports are seeking inclusion into the 2016 Olympics they are: Golf, seven aside Rugby, baseball, softball, squash, karate and roller sports. Only TWO of these sports will win entry by voting of the International Olympic Committee. Baseball and softball are separate entries. Tiger Woods has already said he will play if golf becomes an Olympic sport (he will be 40 at that time).

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Golf Olympics?

should there be golf in the olympics?

Personally, I don’t think that golf should be in the Olympics.

The original (modern) Olympics in 1896 had only 9 sports; athletics, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, weightlifting, shooting, swimming, tennis, and wrestling.

Some of the sports that are now included are, to me, a bit ridiculous; beach volleyball, baseball, softball, etc.

Cricket and rugby union were included but are no longer but there is talk of bringing them back – I hope not, even though I am a rugby fan.

For the 2012 London Olympics, there will be 26 sports; I used to enjoy watching the Olympics with the traditional sports like track and field, weightlifting, shooting, and swimming, but nowadays things are getting out of hand with sports like beach volleyball!

So, no I wouldn’t like to see golf included; the PGA Tour events provide enough excitement and entertainment as it is.

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