Olympics Upgraded (Summer Edition)

[BrentD]

I would rule out, in addition to the judged sports, all events for which there are other, well known and attended world class games. That means, no golf, soccer, hockey (yeah, I said that), tennis, basketball, baseball, and probably a few things I have forgotten about. Also no road-cycling. (track cycling could stay). Oh yeah, not even a marathon. Out!

 

[VikingsGuy]

I would rule out, in addition to the judged sports, all events for which there are other, well known and attended world class games. That means, no golf, soccer, hockey (yeah, I said that), tennis, basketball, baseball, and probably a few things I have forgotten about. Also no road-cycling. (track cycling could stay). Oh yeah, not even a marathon. Out!

That used to be my position. Just a home for quirky orphan sports . . . but that would likely die off due to lack of interest as track & field (and others) have their own world championships now.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I would rule out, in addition to the judged sports, all events for which there are other, well known and attended world class games. That means, no golf, soccer, hockey (yeah, I said that), tennis, basketball, baseball, and probably a few things I have forgotten about. Also no road-cycling. (track cycling could stay). Oh yeah, not even a marathon. Out!

Your version of the world would have robbed us literally one of the first sports of the Olympics, the marathon, and it would have robbed us of the miracle on ice, perhaps the greatest battle of the cold war. Know what else? It all went to 7473 when Reagan got elected.







































@VikingsGuy never mentions that dark cloud on the Gipper's presidency.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Your version of the world would have robbed us literally one of the first sports of the Olympics, the marathon, and it would have robbed us of the miracle on ice, perhaps the greatest battle of the cold war. Know what else? It all went to s83! when Reagan got elected.







































@VikingsGuy never mentions that dark cloud on the Gipper's presidency.

I remind you kind sir of my latest t-shirt . . .

 

[Birddog916]

I hope baseball makes the list for 2028. I enjoyed the last World Baseball Classic. International play was cool and leaning about the players from other countries was fun. I'm not sure the MLB is interested, but I'd take Olympic play over the Allstar game every 4 years...

 

[Ben Lamb]

I remind you kind sir of my latest t-shirt . . .

Fun fact: Ronald Reagan's 84 Olympics in LA featured jelly bean eating, and light treason.

 

[VikingsGuy]

light treason.

you mean fake cheesy LED faux "neon"?

 

[Ben Lamb]

you mean fake cheesy LED neon?

You know what he did.

And it wasn't knocking the top knot off of the pole vault with his John-Thomas.

 

[crock239]

Wait...there's Olympic trampoline?

 

[Dubz337]

Lot of 'old man yells at cloud' type takes in here lol

 

[Ben Lamb]

Lot of 'old man yells at cloud' type takes in here lol

Bold talk for #12 nation in the medal count.

Official Medal Count - Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website

Stay up to date on Team Canada's medal table at the Paris 2024 Games. Find out which of Team Canada's athletes have won a medal.

olympic.ca

 

[cedahm]

I hope baseball makes the list for 2028. I enjoyed the last World Baseball Classic. International play was cool and leaning about the players from other countries was fun. I'm not sure the MLB is interested, but I'd take Olympic play over the Allstar game every 4 years...

It made the list...but still unclear if MLB will allow its players in.

LA28 Sports Program

la28.org

MLB, MLBPA Mulling Idea Of Allowing Big Leaguers To Play In 2028 Olympics

Could MLB players suit up in the 2028 Olympics? Both Rob Manfred and Tony Clark are open to continuing to discuss it.

www.baseballamerica.com

 

[BrentD]

Your version of the world would have robbed us literally one of the first sports of the Olympics, the marathon, and it would have robbed us of the miracle on ice, perhaps the greatest battle of the cold war. Know what else? It all went to shit when Reagan got elected.







































@VikingsGuy never mentions that dark cloud on the Gipper's presidency.

My version would save us yet more of Lebron, Scottie Sheffler, Dojokovic, etc etc. whom we have been seeing nonstop for months - make that years. LET SOMEONE ELSE PLAY FOR A CHANGE. (And thus, why I liked amateur Olympics), even with the evil Iron Curtain Cheaters (which is why we lost the amateur aspect in the first place).

And another thing, while I'm on my daily rant, let us do away with all the extraneous celebrities/divas/whatevers. No, I did not need to see Snoop Dog, of all people carrying the torch. He is not even an athlete. Tom Cruise - I love the guy as an actor. Do not need him featured in the stands or lamely falling off the top of stadia.

The Olies have become overwhelm with celebrity. Let's move it back to the amateur athletes again. I'm tired of seeing the same 2 dozens important celebs 24/7/365. And that means no Swifty or Dylan at the 2028 Olies either.

Okay, time for my meds. Where did I put that beer?

 

[Ben Lamb]

My version would save us yet more of Lebron, Scottie Sheffler, Dojokovic, etc etc. whom we have been seeing nonstop for months - make that years. LET SOMEONE ELSE PLAY FOR A CHANGE. (And thus, why I liked amateur Olympics), even with the evil Iron Curtain Cheaters (which is why we lost the amateur aspect in the first place).

And another thing, while I'm on my daily rant, let us do away with all the extraneous celebrities/divas/whatevers. No, I did not need to see Snoop Dog, of all people carrying the torch. He is not even an athlete. Tom Cruise - I love the guy as an actor. Do not need him featured in the stands or lamely falling off the top of stadia.

The Olies have become overwhelm with celebrity. Let's move it back to the amateur athletes again. I'm tired of seeing the same 2 dozens important celebs 24/7/365. And that means no Swifty or Dylan at the 2028 Olies either.

Okay, time for my meds. Where did I put that beer?

I'm with you on everything except Snoop.

I can think of no one American that exemplifies all that we have become as a nation better than Snoop Dog.

Also, bring back dueling, but let's use crossbow pistols with real bolts.

 

[VikingsGuy]

My version would save us yet more of Lebron, Scottie Sheffler, Dojokovic, etc etc. whom we have been seeing nonstop for months - make that years. LET SOMEONE ELSE PLAY FOR A CHANGE. (And thus, why I liked amateur Olympics), even with the evil Iron Curtain Cheaters (which is why we lost the amateur aspect in the first place).

And another thing, while I'm on my daily rant, let us do away with all the extraneous celebrities/divas/whatevers. No, I did not need to see Snoop Dog, of all people carrying the torch. He is not even an athlete. Tom Cruise - I love the guy as an actor. Do not need him featured in the stands or lamely falling off the top of stadia.

The Olies have become overwhelm with celebrity. Let's move it back to the amateur athletes again. I'm tired of seeing the same 2 dozens important celebs 24/7/365. And that means no Swifty or Dylan at the 2028 Olies either.

Okay, time for my meds. Where did I put that beer?

Snoop Dogg commentary is the best part of some boring events. Even better is Animal Plazanet

 

[BrentD]

I'm with you on everything except Snoop.

I can think of no one American that exemplifies all that we have become as a nation better than Snoop Dog.

Also, bring back dueling, but let's use crossbow pistols with real bolts.

Then get Snoop a late-night show like Jimmy Kimmel (and then tell both of them to stay home on their own shows for their commentary).

I can only imagine how ugly it will be in 2028. It will make Paris look like "The Commoner's Olies". I think I'll schedule a long fishing trip to the middle of nowhere Canada, if no outside media "news" can be guaranteed. I am so, so tired of celebrities.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Then get Snoop a late-night show like Jimmy Kimmel (and then tell both of them to stay home on their own shows for their commentary).

I can only imagine how ugly it will be in 2028. It will make Paris look like "The Commoner's Olies". I think I'll schedule a long fishing trip to the middle of nowhere Canada, if no outside media "news" can be guaranteed. I am so, so tired of celebrities.

My clan is going the opposite direction - LA bound are we . . .

 

[Ben Lamb]

I have more hobbies than Canada has olympic medals.

Self flagellation doesn't count even if it's Olympic sport.

 

[mtmuley]

What a grumpy bunch of old men. Well, at least one guy. mtmuley

 

[HONEYBADGER]

There are quite a few more that I would cull.

For instance you rightly culled 3 on 3 basketball. Beach volleyball is more of less the derivative.

Some others that could go are Canoe, Golf, Surfing, Triathlon, Sport climbing, Tennis, Table tennis.

If the games are a world event, the contests should have worldwide appeal, and access. Equestrian is a good example. 99.99% of the world's population is disqualified from the get go, and I own and greatly enjoy horses.

The further you get from the individual track and field competitions, the more sketchy its validity as a world competition it becomes.

Watch the female team from Spain play beach volleyball....nobody in their right mind would argue it should be removed. Soccer on the other hand is like watching paint dry.