arcadianagain wrote:That thing that ladies do in the pool with pegs on their noses........
Well, I've heard certain stories from Pattaya and Phuket, but hadn't realised it was classed as a sport as such - more as a paid competition between friends??
In all seriousness, there's an awful lot that I really wouldn't qualify as a sport, but that's just my opinion and I'm sure those who participate would strongly disagree...
Some great skill involved in surfing for example - not for me, but.... You also mention "Beach Volleyball" - I'll agree with the costumes!! Then again, you have "5 aside Wendyball - on the Beach"..... I'll have to reluctantly say there's some incredible skill displayed there at times (from some star past and present players).
Rugby 7's is a part of the next Olympics and many "rugby purists" are totally against it's inclusion. I for one enjoy the game, it's a far shorter and action packed version of rugby union and I firmly believe on the Olympic stage will introduce the game of rugby to far more people, who in turn I hope will start to follow the 15 a-side version!!
I guess what I'm saying, it's each to their own and if the "sport" is internationally popular, it's always going to have the support whether we like it or not.
