New Olympic Sports

Wolf said:
Breakdancing an Olympic sport... Come on really what idiots vote these things in.. First thing is its not a sport so how does something that isn't sport get into something that's supposed to be the pinnacle of any athletes or sporting stars career. To me it demeans the value of what the Olympics is supposed to be. May as well get Terry Crews and the Wayans brother's to go and recreate the white chick's dance off scene..
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By pure definition it is a sport

“an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.”

Can you imagine being someone that's put in years of blood, sweat, tears and overcome injury set backs effectively walking away with a gold medal for their sport then being mentioned in the same breath as breakdancer or realising their astonishing achievement effectively becomes no greater than someone who can do a backspin to a Run DMC track..
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Can’t someone do that then In breakdancing ? Surely people would only care about their own sport ? And right now I’m sure they don’t worry about Rythmnic Gymnastics which is essentially dancing with a ball or baton or rope

Now if they had said they were including Parkour as an Olympic sport then I'd be impressed they moved with the times and included a sport that requires, skill, stamina, strength and some serious balls to perform. But break dancing.. I best stop my rant now.
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Isn’t bringing in Breakdancing also moving with the times ? It’s massively popular with youngsters , their various Championships are hugely supported and it’s also a sport that requires - skill , stamina and strength?

The Olympics are trying to introduce more “younger” people’s sports and whilst I think sports like squash You can see why they add in things like Skateboarding, surfing and Breakdancing
 
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Monty Python had it right 50 years ago. The 100 metres for people with no sense of direction. The 200 metres breastroke for people who can't swim. The 1,500 metres for the deaf and of course the marathon for incontinents where they're all just dying to go.
 
Liverpoolphil said:
By pure definition it is a sport

“an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.”
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So what breakdancing is physical and entertaining to some it's still my opinion that it doesn't warrant a place as an Olympic sport, make it in bold and shout it at me anyway you want, it's dancing pure and simple, I will never see dance as sport, by that definition may as well put sex in the Olympics, that's physical, entertaining and the voyeurs would love to watch..

Can’t someone do that then In breakdancing ? Surely people would only care about their own sport ? And right now I’m sure they don’t worry about Rythmnic Gymnastics which is essentially dancing with a ball or baton or rope
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If people only care about there own sport why are we on here on a golf forum discussing it.. Surely that alone shows your point of caring about your own sport is a somewhat ridiculous comment as others will discuss its validity and LT also mentioned the same seeing it as lessening the value yet you haven't quoted him on that. The Olympics isn't like other stand alone sports is it,. Its an amalgamation of sports come together to showcase the world what they can do. An Olympian is the pinnacle of their sports, imo a dancer no matter how good they are doesn't come into that same category. As for rhythmic gymnastics I also don't class that as a sport and don't think it should be included either as it's just prancing about with a ball with the odd gymnastic move Chucked in. But this thread is about breakdancing not ribbons and balls.

Isn’t bringing in Breakdancing also moving with the times ? It’s massively popular with youngsters , their various Championships are hugely supported and it’s also a sport that requires - skill , stamina and strength?
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Of course it is but again no matter how many times you tell me its a sport I'm going to disagree with you that I do not see breakdancing as a sport. The reason I brought up parkour is that is imo more of a sport that requires greater skill, stamina and strength plus its moving with the times.

It's doesn't matter how you break down my initial response and put things in bold to make your point louder Phil, it's my opinion this is not a sport and that of my 19 year old daughter who until last year did competive Street dance. Dance whilst it is entertaining its not a sport in my eyes. If it is then expect to see Strictly at the next one after shall we. Quote me all you like on this but my stance and opinion of it won't change. In fact I've nothing else to add to this as a debate as I've made it clear what I think.
 
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Why is breakdance any less worthy of inclusion than say, rhythmic gymnastics, diving, dressage, ice dancing, and synchronised swimming (is that last one still in) ? I don't say it should be in, and neither do I say my examples should be. But breakdance its no more strange than them.

At least they are not suggesting re-introducing poetry & architecture. On the other hand, they should bring back painting. Then, on those boring afternoons without golf, one really could be watching paint dry ....
 
Wolf said:
So what breakdancing is physical and entertaining to some it's still my opinion that it doesn't warrant a place as an Olympic sport, make it in bold and shout it at me anyway you want, it's dancing pure and simple, I will never see dance as sport, by that definition may as well put sex in the Olympics, that's physical, entertaining and the voyeurs would love to watch..
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as you are being blunt I’ll follow along - it’s a sport , irrelevant want you think it’s a sport as with dancing - it’s physical demanding prob a lot more than you could appreciate , there is a professional ballroom dancer on here and I can tell you now how demanding it is as well as massively competitive and skillful. It’s a sport and you saying it isn’t doesn’t make it so

If people only care about there own sport why are we on here on a golf forum discussing it.. Surely that alone shows your point of caring about your own sport is a somewhat ridiculous comment as others will discuss its validity and LT also mentioned the same seeing it as lessening the value yet you haven't quoted him on that. The Olympics isn't like other stand alone sports is it,. Its an amalgamation of sports come together to showcase the world what they can do. An Olympian is the pinnacle of their sports, imo a dancer no matter how good they are doesn't come into that same category. As for rhythmic gymnastics I also don't class that as a sport and don't think it should be included either as it's just prancing about with a ball with the odd gymnastic move Chucked in. But this thread is about breakdancing not ribbons and balls.
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You made a point about someone putting in blood etc and winning a gold medal and then being mentioned in the same breath as someone winning a dancing medal - hence why I said I expect they wouldn’t care one single bit - do you think Usain Bolt feels his medals are worth less because someone else got medals for a sport that is less physical than his ? Expect he doesn’t give a monkeys and people will only care about the medal they win not what others win. There are plenty of sports where the Olympics is not the pinnacle for them - golf , tennis , football , basketball - do those sports demean it all !
Of course it is but again no matter how many times you tell me its a sport I'm doing to disagree with you that I do not see breakdancing as a sport. The reason I brought up parkour is that is imo more of a sport that requires greater skill, stamina and strength plus its moving with the times.

It's doesn't matter how you break down my initial response and put things in bold to make your point louder Phil, it's my opinion this is not a sport and that of my 19 year old daughter who until last year did competive Street dance. Dance whilst it is entertaining its not a sport in my eyes. If it is then expect to see Strictly at the next one after shall we. Quote me all you like on this but my stance and opinion of it won't change. In fact I've nothing else to add to this as a debate as I've made it clear what I think.
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it’s a forum and people are going to reply and at times challenge an opinion even more so when factually it’s wrong. Putting “your words” in bold was to to help show the point I was replying too - wasn’t shouting

Your initial reply to my response to your post appeared blunt - you had a rant about dancing not being a sport - I just highlighted to you whilst you may not think it’s a sport - by pure definition it is a sport and the governing bodies agree it’s a sport

Every single event that’s in the Olympics is a sport - that’s a fact , it’s an amazing event which has something for everyone - people aren’t going to enjoy and love every single sport but there will be millions that do watch enjoy them - just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s right to dismiss so much. Just don’t watch it but there will be loads that will
 
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Liverpoolphil said:
as you are being blunt I’ll follow along - it’s a sport , irrelevant want you think it’s a sport as with dancing - it’s physical demanding prob a lot more than you could appreciate , there is a professional ballroom dancer on here and I can tell you now how demanding it is as well as massively competitive and skillful. It’s a sport and you saying it isn’t doesn’t make it so



You made a point about someone putting in blood etc and winning a gold medal and then being mentioned in the same breath as someone winning a dancing medal - hence why I said I expect they wouldn’t care one single bit - do you think Usain Bolt feels his medals are worth less because someone else got medals for a sport that is less physical than his ? Expect he doesn’t give a monkeys and people will only care about the medal they win not what others win. There are plenty of sports where the Olympics is not the pinnacle for them - golf , tennis , football , basketball - do those sports demean it all !


Pick your dummy up - no need to throw a strop just because someone replies to an opinion you made - it’s a forum and people are going to reply and at times challenge an opinion even more so when factually it’s wrong. Putting “your words” in point to helped show the point I was replying too.

Every single event that’s in the Olympics is a sport - that’s a fact , it’s an amazing event which has something for everyone - people aren’t going to enjoy and love every single sport but there will be millions that do watch enjoy them - just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s right to dismiss so much.
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As always Phil someone disagree with you and you resort to pathetic insults. You're right it is a forum and people are entitled to disagree hence I replied to your break down with relevant responses yet I'm throwing my dummy out. For the record I wasn't being blunt, merely gave responses to what you wrote, if you took them as blunt perhaps read how you wrote your initial reply and see I merely only replied to your comments in same manner.

As for if I don't like something doesn't mean it's right to dismiss it. Funny I'd suggest looking back over your many posts where you dismiss almost everyone that you don't like the opinion of..

Also as you said is a forum and people may disagree with different opinions, I put my opinion across yet your OK to dismiss this and say I'm throwing my dummy out because you disagree, by insulting me your dismissing my opinion.. Oh the irony.

Rather than letting this thread become about us why don't we leave this where it is in the like always your right and anyone else with an opinion is wrong category and move on. Which I will do now by bowing out of this thread.
 
Breakdancing a sport what a load of crap.
Funny Phil I can’t remember you starting a thread about wanting Breakdancing in the Olympics seeing as your so passionate about it.

Once again every thread your involved in gets dragged to the gutter.
 
Wolf said:
Now if they had said they were including Parkour as an Olympic sport then I'd be impressed they moved with the times and included a sport that requires, skill, stamina, strength and some serious balls to perform. But break dancing.. I best stop my rant now.
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The International Gymnastics Federation are trying to drag Parkour under their wing (control) and want to include it in the Olympics in 2024.
 
Breakdancing! what is it, a return to the 80s? can we look forward to the introduction of Formation Klackers, International Battling Robots and Chopper racing at the velodrome? Can't wait! :D
 
nickjdavis said:
The International Gymnastics Federation are trying to drag Parkour under their wing (control) and want to include it in the Olympics in 2024.
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I seem to remember reading an article that said there was confilct over this, with the Gymnastics side and another field (think it might have been athletics) argueing over control of it and what it's Olympic condition would be.
 
I'm sure I saw some squash on TV last year, was that the Commonwealth Games?? I thought it was an Olympic Sport already to be honest. No idea why it wouldn't be if badminton, table tennis etc are.

Breakdancing, that's obviously a farce. Surely they won't agree to that. Are any other types of dancing in the Olympics?? Other than ice skating?
 
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