No softball in 2028 Olympics

[Hillhouse]

Los Angles apparently has omitted softball from their scheduled sports in 2028. Here's the article:

LA28 Initial Sports Programme to be put forward to the IOC Session - Olympic News

The list of sports to be included in the Initial Sports Programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 has been discussed today by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the process that will be adopted for the review and finalisation of the Olympic...

olympics.com

 

[radness]

How about cornhole?
Nope dont see it.

But handball made it.

 

[Shiloh]

"The possibility for LA28 to propose additional sports in 2023."

 

[uncdrew]

"The possibility for LA28 to propose additional sports in 2023."

Perhaps the popularity and tv ratings for this most recent College World Series weren't known when they made the initial 2028 list.

 

[_MIA_]

Maybe they should include some 8 YO in the National Team trials next month to prepare for the next time softball will be in the Olympics…

 

[Hillhouse]

Guys, this is about money. Pure and simple. Olympic cities have to pay for housing, transportation, meals, medical care, etc. for all athletes. Softball has 15 players per team, plus coaches and staff. Up to 20 people per team. This is why Tokyo only had 6 teams when others had 8 teams.

You might think softball belongs. I don't disagree. But breakdancing is individuals, not team sports. Or the teams are small. Not 20 people. This is what it's all about, the money.

 

[Eric F]

How about cornhole?
Nope dont see it.

But handball made it.

Team handball is a popular sport in Europe, and has been part of the Olympics since 1972 (women since '76). Personally, I find it quite entertaining. This is not the same sport as swatting a little ball off a wall with your hand.

 

[Hillhouse]

Everybody thinks their sport should not only be in the Olympics but be shown primetime on TV. Everyone thinks their sport is the greatest game on Earth. Not everyone can be right about that. A sport I might think is boring may be popular by others.

 

[radness]

Team handball is a popular sport in Europe, and has been part of the Olympics since 1972 (women since '76). Personally, I find it quite entertaining. This is not the same sport as swatting a little ball off a wall with your hand.

Yes I am familiar with handball. It's just something that doesn't necessarily exhibit a lot of viewers as far as television... that I have noticed anyway.
Cornhole does on prime channels and times.

* I don't scan all the ESPN channels maybe it's hiding in there.

 

[Eric F]

Yes I am familiar with handball. It's just something that doesn't necessarily exhibit a lot of viewers as far as television... that I have noticed anyway.
Cornhole does on prime channels and times
* I don't scan all the ESPN channels maybe it's hiding in there.

You're looking at it from a US-biased viewpoint. The Olympics is not just for sports that are popular in the US.