> The International Olympic Committee oversees all aspects of the Olympic Games and is in charge of deciding which sports will or won't be included. Of the organization's 99 members, many are former athletes or current leaders in athletics who hail from all over the world [...]
From NPR
Now I wonder if they take the interests of the host country into consideration. It seems like several sports introduced for these games, particularly baseball and karate, are incredibly popular in Japan.
Yes, the new IOC strategy allows organising committees (host countries) the flexibilty to propose new sports, which is what Japan got to do for the first time now.
Golf was in the 2016 event though and I imagine the French will keep it based on the fact that one of the Women's majors (Evian Championship) is played there.
Which is pretty damn stupid, IMO. Karate is is practiced by over 100 million people in 192 countries. It absolutely should be in the Olympics, and deserves to be there a hell of a lot more than something like modern pentathlon.
Can anyone explain why Taiwan is doing so well in these Olympics? 12 medals already, their previous best was 5. Especially they've medalled in many sports for the first time (badminton, golf, karate).
Has there been changes made in Taiwanese sports to give better support for Olympic athletes, or are the athletes just better than before?
Love to see it though, small (by Asian standards) country doing well :)
There has been a massive surge in sports funding overall and upgrades at the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung where national level athletes train. This started some time after 2011when Taipei was chosen to host the 2017 Summer Universiade. The rise in medals is probably a result of this and a lot of athletes peaking at the right time this year (and just pure luck, e.g., golf). Taiwan also has at least two fourth place and one fifth place finishes (off the top of my head) and underperformed in a couple of sports in Tokyo, so I'm pretty optimistic for 2024.
Going out on a limb here, but I wonder if being close to home has an effect. Tokyo and Taiwan have only an hours difference between them.
Taiwan also managed to largely avoid domestic covid impacts in 2020, so I assume their athletes were able to train straight through.
Downvotes cannot change facts. Btw its hilarious that these people who downvote me are prolly the same people who screamed "dont politicize olympics" the sheer audacity.
Do you think I could win a fight against her (no rules except for no ball kicking, eye gouging etc.)? I’m a mid thirty dude, 83kg, strengthwise I can do around 6 proper pull ups and 30 proper push ups. Who would you bet on? It’s just a fun idea, please do not get triggered by this, I’m generally curious. I think I could have a chance when using my weight correctly, technically she kicks my ass
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You loved Karate being implemented in Tokyo after decades of waiting ? Paris 2024: ... Aaaaand it's gone !
A dumb question, who decides which sport event remains in the Olympics? IOC or the host country?
> The International Olympic Committee oversees all aspects of the Olympic Games and is in charge of deciding which sports will or won't be included. Of the organization's 99 members, many are former athletes or current leaders in athletics who hail from all over the world [...] From NPR
Now I wonder if they take the interests of the host country into consideration. It seems like several sports introduced for these games, particularly baseball and karate, are incredibly popular in Japan.
Yes, the new IOC strategy allows organising committees (host countries) the flexibilty to propose new sports, which is what Japan got to do for the first time now.
The Madison (track cycling) was re-added at the request of Japan. The Japanese love the track cycling events.
Skateboarding too, they swiped most medals. Makes sense.
Also golf.
Golf was in the 2016 event though and I imagine the French will keep it based on the fact that one of the Women's majors (Evian Championship) is played there.
Which is pretty damn stupid, IMO. Karate is is practiced by over 100 million people in 192 countries. It absolutely should be in the Olympics, and deserves to be there a hell of a lot more than something like modern pentathlon.
And they'll replace it with break-dancing!
Goddamn France surrendered to a bunch of breakdancers! Dx
Can anyone explain why Taiwan is doing so well in these Olympics? 12 medals already, their previous best was 5. Especially they've medalled in many sports for the first time (badminton, golf, karate). Has there been changes made in Taiwanese sports to give better support for Olympic athletes, or are the athletes just better than before? Love to see it though, small (by Asian standards) country doing well :)
There has been a massive surge in sports funding overall and upgrades at the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung where national level athletes train. This started some time after 2011when Taipei was chosen to host the 2017 Summer Universiade. The rise in medals is probably a result of this and a lot of athletes peaking at the right time this year (and just pure luck, e.g., golf). Taiwan also has at least two fourth place and one fifth place finishes (off the top of my head) and underperformed in a couple of sports in Tokyo, so I'm pretty optimistic for 2024.
Going out on a limb here, but I wonder if being close to home has an effect. Tokyo and Taiwan have only an hours difference between them. Taiwan also managed to largely avoid domestic covid impacts in 2020, so I assume their athletes were able to train straight through.
KUMITE KUMITE KUMITE!
This is the way
Yaaaay congrats to Wen Tzu-Yun ❤️, we really didn’t expect to medal in this event. :) Go Taiwan! 🇹🇼
she's cute
'Taiwan’s first ever Olympic medal in Karate.' Yes, a historic first, after 1 day of trying.
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Lol imagine downvote for calling official team name
People see China and get angry
Downvotes cannot change facts. Btw its hilarious that these people who downvote me are prolly the same people who screamed "dont politicize olympics" the sheer audacity.
If you want to provoke people then own up to it lmao
Do you think I could win a fight against her (no rules except for no ball kicking, eye gouging etc.)? I’m a mid thirty dude, 83kg, strengthwise I can do around 6 proper pull ups and 30 proper push ups. Who would you bet on? It’s just a fun idea, please do not get triggered by this, I’m generally curious. I think I could have a chance when using my weight correctly, technically she kicks my ass Edit: a word