Professions at the Olympics thread...

[Agent 86]

So why can professionals in the sport of Football, Basketball, Rugby 7's, Golf, Tennis, Polo etc etc all compete at the Olympic Games but professional boxers cannot?

[Agent 86]

Why is Equestrian still in the Olympic games. All the horses have different abilities, therefore it is not a level playing field for the competitors. Also why is Equestrian the only event that both men and women compete in the same event? This would mean it is more about which Horse wins the even, not which human. We all know why it is there, wealth, time has changed, about time the Olympic committee got rid of Equestrian and made room for Darts.

[Chambord]

about time the Olympic committee got rid of Equestrian and made room for Darts.

I don't think the "room"is the problem... well, in fact, yes, some darts players occupy too much room / volume so having a bunch of those in the Olympic village does create a space problem.

The olympic movement has some principles, written or not, and one of those is related to the ideal of the human body (that can be developed through sport etc etc). If WDF can guarantee that only players in good shape will qualify for the Olympics then the guys in Switzerland will say yeah why not, pistol shooting is olympic sport since ages and darts requires more body skills for the same job of putting a hole in a wood.

[THE ONE AND ONLY]

Its a Wonder your not mentioning the lazy oversized , overweight fat dart players should all be taking part in the Olympics
a set of darts is probs the heaviest piece of metal they have exerted themselves into lifting

As for the darters thinking darts should be in the Olympics > Its not on a field throwing a feckin javelin ye know
get a life ffsakes ladettes

[Agent 86]

Its a Wonder your not mentioning the lazy oversized , overweight fat dart players should all be taking part in the Olympics
a set of darts is probs the heaviest piece of metal they have exerted themselves into lifting

As for the darters thinking darts should be in the Olympics > Its not on a field throwing a feckin javelin ye know
get a life ffsakes ladettes

Oops, lost a bit of your accent there Lonely
Oh no, cats outta the bag.....as if you could fool us

[Skewball]

about time the Olympic committee got rid of Equestrian and made room for Darts.

I don't think the "room"is the problem... well, in fact, yes, some darts players occupy too much room / volume so having a bunch of those in the Olympic village does create a space problem.

The olympic movement has some principles, written or not, and one of those is related to the ideal of the human body (that can be developed through sport etc etc). If WDF can guarantee that only players in good shape will qualify for the Olympics then the guys in Switzerland will say yeah why not, pistol shooting is olympic sport since ages and darts requires more body skills for the same job of putting a hole in a wood.

Actually room is the problem, the IOC have basically said its pretty much one in one out. Anyway. moot point. Will never be in the Olympics and its daft to even think its possibility

[THE ONE AND ONLY]

Its a Wonder your not mentioning the lazy oversized , overweight fat dart players should all be taking part in the Olympics
a set of darts is probs the heaviest piece of metal they have exerted themselves into lifting

As for the darters thinking darts should be in the Olympics > Its not on a field throwing a feckin javelin ye know
get a life ffsakes ladettes

Oops, lost a bit of your accent there The One And Only
Oh no, cats outta the bag.....as if you could fool us

You should know about accent as your from same region and not so far from me > ugly mush

I said get a life ffsakes Ladettes < And your the one whom answered to such