What should be dropped from the Olympics?

[solypsist]

ping pong

[English assassin]

ping pong

Except for the human/monkey mixed doubles Lancelot suggested. I REALLY want to see that now.

[mfberg]

synchronized diving - 'nuff said

[Kaiser of Arabia]

Deathmatch Boxing (boxing but you have to kill the dude)
M60 Duels
Mounted Broadsword Dueling
Grenade-down-the-pants-whoever-doesn't-screech-out-in-agony-wins

[King Edward]

Texas no limit hold 'em should be in there, man i love that game!!! (its poker for those who dont know!)

also darts and Snooker so the Uk wins more medals.

On a serious note, i'd love to see Rugby 7's in the Olympics, they had it at the last Commonwealth games and it was a big Success.

[lancelot]

Capo,

You're a pretty weird guy.

Although perhaps Celebrity Deathmatch (ala MTV) would be cool. At least that way we might get rid of a few rubbish celebs.

Jack Osbourne-step forward...

[Despot of the English]

I would like to see beer drinking and trashing town centres included in the Olympic program because at least then us Brits would win gold in both .

[Kaiser of Arabia]

Capo,

You're a pretty weird guy.

Although perhaps Celebrity Deathmatch (ala MTV) would be cool. At least that way we might get rid of a few rubbish celebs.

Jack Osbourne-step forward...

Is that show even still on? I loved it but I cant seem to find it on tv anymore. The ps2 game is cool though.

[Ja'chyra]

synchronized diving - 'nuff said

I would like to expand this to include anything with the word synchronised in the title.

We were watching the gymnastics last night when the wife asked me "Do you think paedophiles watch this?" Something to think about maybe.

[thrashaholic]

On a serious note, i'd love to see Rugby 7's in the Olympics, they had it at the last Commonwealth games and it was a big Success.

Most definitely, but why not go the full whack and make it 15s, or both? but can you imagine the British team they could make: English forwards, Welsh backs, a token Scotsman . With Wilkinson, Shane Williams and Rhys Williams how could we lose?

Mind Rugby was in one of the olympic games a while back, but got dropped straight after. But re-introducing it would be a very good way to raise awareness of the sport in other countries.

Also, why don't we introduce a five-day test cricket tournament?

[King Edward]

Most definitely, but why not go the full whack and make it 15s, or both? but can you imagine the British team they could make: English forwards, Welsh backs, a token Scotsman . With Wilkinson, Shane Williams and Rhys Williams how could we lose?

Mind Rugby was in one of the olympic games a while back, but got dropped straight after. But re-introducing it would be a very good way to raise awareness of the sport in other countries.

Also, why don't we introduce a five-day test cricket tournament?

There is already an all British team, its called the Lions! They are Touring to New Zealand next summer. I think sevens is better for the Olympics as it is a bit of a leveller as far as the teams go and also its easier to watch for people who dont understand the full union rules.

Olympic Trivia: Who are the reigning Olyimpc Rugby Champions??

Clue: it is not who you'd expect it to be!

Do you mean a seperate test Cricket tournament or one at the Olympics? a 5 day a match tournament would be some marathon event. Twenety20 cricket would make a great olympic event!!

[thrashaholic]

There is already an all British team, its called the Lions! They are Touring to New Zealand next summer. I think sevens is better for the Olympics as it is a bit of a leveller as far as the teams go and also its easier to watch for people who dont understand the full union rules.

Olympic Trivia: Who are the reigning Olyimpc Rugby Champions??

Clue: it is not who you'd expect it to be!

Do you mean a seperate test Cricket tournament or one at the Olympics? a 5 day a match tournament would be some marathon event. Twenety20 cricket would make a great olympic event!!

Yeah, I know about the Lions, it should be an excellent tour this summer, but it includes Ireland, who are a separate country in olympic terms, so the UK team could only draw players from England, Wales, Scotland and Irish players from Ulster (who I think are relatively few in number) so it'd basically be a team made up of English and Welshmen.

I believe the reigning olympic Rugger champions are the USA if my memory serves me.

And I suggested that five day test cricket should be in the olympics as a bit of a joke, but you're right Twenty20 cricket would be very good for an olympic event. I mean baseball's played in the olympics, why not cricket? I'd wager more countries played cricket as a national sport than play baseball...

[King Edward]

Yeah, I know about the Lions, it should be an excellent tour this summer, but it includes Ireland, who are a separate country in olympic terms, so the UK team could only draw players from England, Wales, Scotland and Irish players from Ulster (who I think are relatively few in number) so it'd basically be a team made up of English and Welshmen.

I believe the reigning olympic Rugger champions are the USA if my memory serves me.

And I suggested that five day test cricket should be in the olympics as a bit of a joke, but you're right Twenty20 cricket would be very good for an olympic event. I mean baseball's played in the olympics, why not cricket? I'd wager more countries played cricket as a national sport than play baseball...

Yup it is the USA aparrenty it all kicked off into a massive brawl and they never played Rugby at the Olympics again.

I did think the 5 day cricket was a joke but had to make sure and i compleatly agree about more countries playing Cricket than Baseball, for a start there is no Baseball world cup!

he he My Irish Relatives would not be impressed with me Forgetting that they are not part of Britain!!

[English assassin]

Also, why don't we introduce a five-day test cricket tournament?

Because Australia would win and they are big headed enough about the olympics anyway. Although it would be fun to baffle Americans.