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Why is football not in the winter Olympics?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by rondembo, Feb 16, 2010.

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  1. Stitch

    Stitch Active Member

    I don't think much of the TV watching public would care to watch a football game composed of players that are maybe good enough to play JUCO ball.
     
    Stitch, Feb 16, 2010
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  2. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    A sport must have a minimum of 70 countries with membership in its International Federation before the IOC will even consider it for Olympic inclusion.

    And, as I mentioned, football isn't played on snow or ice so it's not eligible for inclusion in the Winter Games.

    Move along.
     
    Armchair_QB, Feb 16, 2010
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  3. rondembo

    rondembo New Member

    Are you telling me there are 70 countries that watch curling and biathlon and bobsledding more than football? I don't think so, it would benefit the Olympics to have football in it, it would draw the biggest crowds.

    Also it is a winter sport that can be played in snow:

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    rondembo, Feb 16, 2010
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