Linford Chrisitie has an unique reason for keeping cricket out of Olympics.
"Why cricket? No team sports should be allowed in the Olympics," In a team of 11 players, nine might be working hard but the other two might not. This is not in line with the spirit of Olympics," said Christie.
Guess, when a team is involved it is harder to get away with doping.
4 comments:
No team sport shd be included in the olympics. It shd be a show for individual excellence. THey can also do away with the events like tennis doubles and relay races etc..
R,
That is not an option. Then the whole athletic event will be reduced. For example. even gymnastics, shooting, archery you name it will have to go.
right about the doping :)
I also agree about the "large" team sports like basketball, soccer, hockey etc. They are more interesting in their own world cups (they seem to get lost in the other events). I would first prefer to see carrom, chess, squash etc. before we add cricket.
RS,
Thanks for noticing the 'doping' comment.
Yes I also feel that professionals like the tennis stars playing in the Olympics seem somewhat out of place.
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