mushroom 12,352 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, gnasher16 said: Its not a sport though mate is it,dont get me wrong its not the only one theres too many " recreational activities " being turned into competitive sports for some reason....and they're just not competitive. That I can't argue with but I will Skaters are fiercely competitive, on the same as any one man against another man, in sport. Edited July 28, 2021 by mushroom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,622 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, mushroom said: That I can't argue with but I will Skaters are fiercely competitive, on the same as any one man against another man, in sport. Im fiercely competitive at tiddlywinks.....but its still not a sport 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,368 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Army girl got into final four boxing done well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big sid 1,118 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, green lurchers said: Army girl got into final four boxing done well yes she had to work for that win the ozzie fought well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,368 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Swimming lads done real good Wonder what sports will be added in the future ? Edited July 28, 2021 by green lurchers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,368 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, big sid said: yes she had to work for that win the ozzie fought well. They both looked handy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,094 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I'm quite enjoying it, watch a bit each evening with the Mrs and last night my daughter. My lad is not into football or rugby, loves surfing and mountain biking, so he's watching a bit of that... Never thought I'd watch skateboarding, but got into it and as with any contest you could see them pushing themselves to the limit...that is competition isn't it? Most of the events I know nothing about, but it still drags me in... amazing what some if these people can do with their bodies, the gymnasts amaze me! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, gnasher16 said: Im fiercely competitive at tiddlywinks.....but its still not a sport Gymnasts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,352 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 What he said Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,094 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, mushroom said: Gymnasts? Diving Dressage Etc Its based on a judge to award points for complexity, faults etc... So skateboarding and Surfing would be the same. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big sid 1,118 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 what about sports like footie and tennis that have pro players yet compared to amatuer sports, is it fair to include players if they are being paid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,622 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, mushroom said: Gymnasts? Ive had this argument for years mate and i always come unstuck when i try to book Darts and Snooker as sports so f**k it who am i to say whether somethings a sport or not....but yes id book Gymnastics a sport,i just cant justify why Its probably just what we become uccustomed to and familiar with over the years really isnt it. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,094 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 35 minutes ago, big sid said: what about sports like footie and tennis that have pro players yet compared to amatuer sports, is it fair to include players if they are being paid. Funny, I love my footie but can't be assed with it at the Olympics, zero interest.... give me Skate boarding, gymnastics or synchronised diving any day!! Lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 20,379 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, gnasher16 said: Ive had this argument for years mate and i always come unstuck when i try to book Darts and Snooker as sports so f**k it who am i to say whether somethings a sport or not....but yes id book Gymnastics a sport,i just cant justify why Its probably just what we become uccustomed to and familiar with over the years really isnt it. I'm a huge darts and snooker fan, my two favourite sports, but I wouldn't want them in the Olympics. Winning the World Championship in either is my idea of reaching the pinnacle. Is winning Olympic gold the same, better, or not quite as good as winning the World Championship in your chosen sport ? I really don't know . Cheers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,094 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, chartpolski said: I'm a huge darts and snooker fan, my two favourite sports, but I wouldn't want them in the Olympics. Winning the World Championship in either is my idea of reaching the pinnacle. Is winning Olympic gold the same, better, or not quite as good as winning the World Championship in your chosen sport ? I really don't know . Cheers. If you look at football, tennis etc ots not near Wimbledon or the World Cup...it hardly registers to be honest... But as a gymnast, runner, cyclist or surfer ()....its the best aint it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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