Olympic Rugby? Seven Sports vie for 2016 Inclusion

Olympic Rugby? Seven Sports vie for 2016 Inclusion

Craig's Fencing Blog just posted an update on their site:

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Seven sports hoping to be included in the 2016 Olympics made their pitch to the International Olympic Committee on Monday.

Golf, karate, squash, baseball, softball, roller sports and rugby are vying for a maximum of two spots in the program.

The IOC, eager to revamp the schedule to attract younger audiences, will shortlist two of the seven sports in August before a final vote on their inclusion two months later.

Capsules of the seven sports bidding for inclusion in the 2016 Olympics and making presentations Monday to the IOC executive board:

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