Olympic Sports????

Today I discovered that BMX racing was an Olympic sport... Really?? BMX racing?? How was this chosen and don't we have the XGames for this? It got me wondering what other odd sports were Olympic sports that I didn't realize existed. Not only that but what really constitutes an Olympic sport? I knew that ping pong and badminton were in the Olympics but should they be? If they are, how did bowling get left out? And Softball an Olympic sport? I thought this was for aging men that are trying to stay active. Do they allow beer to be set by second base like on most fields? And if Softball, why not flag football?
I am not saying that I wouldnt watch some of these events because I do. I propose that they eliminate 50% of all the swimming events and start adding some that are interesting to watch. If Michael Phelps can win 8 gold medals, there are way too many swimming events to compete in.
This year we can see Team and Duet Synchronized swimming, Individual Synchronized Swimming (synchronized with whom if its individual?), Synchronized diving, Archery, canoe and kayaking, Equestrian events (and isnt the horse doing all the physical work?), Fencing, Trampoline, Shooting, Field Hockey, Taekwondo, Sailing, and my favorite.. scantly clad beach volleyball with bikini cheer leaders..

Lets see some Sumo wrestling, Dodgeball, Rugby, Tether ball, Lacrosse, Bass Fishing, Roller Derby, Ultimate Fighting, Rock Climbing, Wake boarding, Surfing, Horse Shoes, Kickball, and how about hide and go seek?? I bet the little china men would kick butt at hide and go seek...

From 1900 - 1920 Tug of War was an Olympic sport. I would love to see the return of this event.



Any events would you like to see at the Olympics?????