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Some sports have only made one or two appearances in the Olympics or their popularity has faded. Some of the more unusual sports that now no longer appear in the Olympics have been: * Water motorsports (1908) * Lacrosse (1904, 1908) * Jeu de paume (1908) * Cricket (1900) * Croquet (1900) * Basque pelota (1900) * Rackets (1908) * Roque (1904) * Tug of war (1900-1920) Then there are sports recognised by the IOC but not currently in the Olympics. These may make an appearance if their popularity rises or could be a demonstration sport: * Air sports * Bandy * Baseball * Billiard sports * Boules * Bowling * Bridge * Chess * DanceSport * Floorball * Golf * Karate * Korfball * Lifesaving * Motorcycle sport * Mountaineering and Climbing * Netball * Orienteering * Powerboating * Roller sports * Rugby * Softball * Sport Climbing * Squash * Sumo * Surfing * Underwater sports * Water skiing * Wushu
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What are some old Olympic events that have not been included in the Beijing Olympic games?
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What were some of the events in the first Olympic games?
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What are some famous Olympic events that include both Japan and South Korea?
The 1992 Olympic Marathon.
What Olympic events take part in great Britain instead of london?
Some events - like football (soccer) and sailing will be held in other parts of Britain, but most will be in London.
What are some of the Olympic events?
athletics, long jump, triple jump, hurdles, sprints
Athletic events Olympics?
Some Olympic events include basketball, baseball, hockey, and swimming. Other invents include skiing, skating, track and field events, and bobsledding.
What are some of the different events in the Olympic games?
Some of them are Athletics, swimming, diving, shooting, show jumping , football etc..
Which events was Tom Daley competing in at the 2008 Olympic Games?
Tom was competing in various diving events.
What were some things in ancient Greece?
They created olympic events to honour the gods they had a war against Persia
What events are in the current Olympics?
Some Olympic events include archery, hockey, diving, golf, and volleyball. Other events include wrestling, ice hockey, snowboard, speed skating, and curling.
In what country did running first originate in the Olympic Games?
Some running events were included in the original Greek games.
What are some Olympic events that have stayed the same since ancient Greece?
Running, boxing, wrestling, discus, javelin.
