Olympian1010 7,665 Posted May 4, 2023 #1051 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, John Foyne said: I just re-read that article several times. I could be wrong, but I don't see bowling or sumo on the list of official sports. Tough to understand this decision. Bowling has been in every edition of TWG, and Sumo has been one of the most popular sports in the last two editions. Oh, I don’t see them either now that you mention it Sumo being dropped would be quite shocking as it was routinely one of the most popular sports. I believe it sold out of tickets for multiple editions of The World Games. It was certainly the hottest ticket last summer as least. Of course, there was also that dramatic disqualification/re-match episode last year too. Bowling being dropped wouldn’t be as big of a surprise to me. It’s not the most television friendly sport, though it certainly can be broadcast and easily followed with decent graphics. It also has a semi-costly, specialized venue that can’t shared with other sports on the program. Still, it would be tough to see such a mainstay booted off the program. EDIT: I forgot when I wrote this, but the IBF (International Bowling Federation) was embroiled in a financial/governance scandal recently. Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1123554/ibf-financial-allegations-on-eve-of-egm The gold medalist in women’s singles at The World Games 2017 was also disqualified for doping, so maybe a combination a strikes against the sport. Edited May 4, 2023 by Olympian1010 “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenp_23 559 Posted May 10, 2023 #1052 Share Posted May 10, 2023 One day until the Asia Pacific Masters Games! Olympian1010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,665 Posted May 19, 2023 #1053 Share Posted May 19, 2023 are reportedly interested in submitting bids for the 2027 Jeux de la Francophonie: https://www.francsjeux.com/breves/benin-announces-its-candidacy “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,665 Posted June 18, 2023 #1054 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Special Olympics World Games are underway in . It’s a great event for inclusivity, and it still largely captures that multi-sport games energy you get from the other major Games. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianlu33 3,737 Posted June 26, 2023 #1055 Share Posted June 26, 2023 According to Publico, Portogal could host 2027 European Games https://www.publico.pt/2023/06/24/desporto/noticia/governo-quer-portugal-organize-jogos-europeus-2054520 De_Gambassi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,665 Posted June 27, 2023 #1056 Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said: According to Publico, Portogal could host 2027 European Games https://www.publico.pt/2023/06/24/desporto/noticia/governo-quer-portugal-organize-jogos-europeus-2054520 I guess it can reasonably assumed then that the two candidates in talks with the EOC are . Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1138211/capralos-two-cities-2027 Edited June 27, 2023 by Olympian1010 “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff88 1,767 Posted July 7, 2023 #1057 Share Posted July 7, 2023 From this glitched stream of OCA, it seems like we will be having Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,665 Posted July 7, 2023 #1058 Share Posted July 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Griff88 said: From this glitched stream of OCA, it seems like we will be having Asian Winter Games 2025 in Harbin You really have to appreciate the randomness with which this event is held Griff88 and intoronto 2 “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,665 Posted July 7, 2023 #1059 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) The OCA also decided to recognize the sports of jump rope and dodgeball, while removing recognition from kho kho. Link: https://ocasia.org/news/4104-oca-accepts-two-new-sports-jump-rope-and-dodgeball-while-withdrawing-recognition-for-kho-kho.html Edited July 7, 2023 by Olympian1010 “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpjmcevoy 279 Posted July 7, 2023 #1060 Share Posted July 7, 2023 On 6/27/2023 at 1:24 AM, Olympian1010 said: I guess it can reasonably assumed then that the two candidates in talks with the EOC are . Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1138211/capralos-two-cities-2027 You could do a lot worse in hosting terms than 2027 Portugal, 2031 Croatia - it might create a stable foundation for the event going forward to have two hosts ready in advance. Meanwhile still absolutely no word whatsoever on possible hosts for the 2026 European Championships event, which despite being the more popular fanwise, looks like it's about to come unstuck after two editions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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