Armwrestling at Olimpics - myth or hope?

[Tadas Alijosius]

I found this information on www.armpower.net internet site:

"Very soon (4-5 April 2005) our sport discipline will make huge step towards the olimpic arena. President of EAF - Assen Hadjitodorov, together with Secretary of WAF - Willy Deneumostier, are going to Switzerland to International Olimpic Committee (IOC) to meet with representatives of World Wrestling Federation. The subject of the meeting will be inclusion of the armwrestling into Olimpic Wrestling family. During last years congress of WAF in South Africa, proposition was made to include armwrestling into Olimpic Wrestling. We are looking forward to effects of colloquium in Switzerland. What do you, dear Readers, think about it?"

So what are your opinions? Is it a myth or hope? Thank you

[enginterzi]

i know one day it will happen but i dont think it will be at my time,or at my prime time.its what armwrestling deserves.

[Ryan Thames]

I think it would be awesome to represent my country at this level. World recognized. In america the average person doesnt even know armwrestling is a sport. But ive noticed its defenitly growing especially with the ESPN coverage.

[Steven Lareau]

I would love to see armwrestling move on to the olympics but it seems that it will not happen for quite some time.

[Neil Pickup]

I would agree with Angry Engin (ps.howz it going mate & are ya gonna be in Vegas )

Olympics will come for Armwrestling but I seriously feel that the biggest goal for the sport is to make it as a truely accepted entertainment concept first.

Armwrestling is a little like UFC in that respect its not a me too sport, its got its own unique signature which needs to be moulded into an acceptable mainstream media format.

Once accepted as a sport or even as a serious popular entity Armwrestling can progress further. Big Venues and great event presentation is the key to Armwrestling's success.

We have to find the correct balance I feel between show / entertainment and serious presentation of the sports perameters, objectives and elements.

Cheers

Neil.

[Jeremy Wilks]

I think that armwrestling still has some distance to go before included in the olympics, but i dont think the mainstream media aspect will have too much to do with it. Many people do not realize how many new events are included in the olympics every time the games are held.

[Jeremy Wilks]

There are currently 35 sports and 400 events held in the olympics. and for the record i think if handball and badminton are olympics sports....armwrestling should be too.

[Andrew Fournier]

I'd personally like to see more coverage of Women's Trampoline in the next summergames.

[Olin Lucas]

Don't forget that curling is an olympic sport, and I'm not talking about curling weight either.

Pfffft all the skill it takes to slide a freakin globe down a frozen lane............

[Steven Lareau]

Andrew said:

I'd personally like to see more coverage of Women's Trampoline in the next summergames.

[jamesretarides]

Hey, the truckpulling nationals was just on ESPN a few minutes ago.

[enginterzi]

hello Neil,everything is fine here and yes i will be in vegas (if GOD will).i hope to see you there.

[Neil Pickup]

Now then mate !!!

glad to hear that you will be in Vegas 154lbs I assume hows your form Champ ? if your Hot at the moment mate then thats another one of my bets taken care of for the UALV event HAVE IT !!!

Also heard that you had a battle with Selaris at the weekend Champ ha ha TREMENDOUS effort, Mike is an animal !!! you are still punching above your weight fella thats for sure.

Stay Strong Angry Lad and I'll see you in Vegas all being well in a few weeks

Cheers

Fat Lad Pix Esq.

[enginterzi]

i had no battle with selerais.we pulled in training at least 50 times but he could never even move my arm.but an unfair set up makes a huge difference.no bet on me please,cobra is in my class:)

[Christ Russakis]

wow engin!! you must be unbelievable strong!! i saw your work out, that was pretty impressive also!! good luck with cobra, he is also awesome!!!