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Is This an Olympic Sport?

Authors :
Swift, E. M.
Source :
Sports Illustrated. 6/6/2005, Vol. 102 Issue 23, p44-44. 7p. 10 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Reports that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on whether to eliminate some events and add others in an effort to freshen up the summer Olympic Games. Reasons why the IOC is trying to adjust the games, including the problems caused by an overabundance of athletes at the events; Details of the IOC's pending vote on all 28 Summer Olympic sports; How each existing sport must receive at least 50% of the votes to remain on the 2012 program; Consideration of sports that may be eliminated, such as baseball, and those that could be added, such as golf. INSETS: The SI.com Poll;Extreme Makeover: Olympic Edition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0038822X
Volume :
102
Issue :
23
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sports Illustrated
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
17199530