The International Olympic Committee voted today to bring golf to the 2016 Olympic games for the first time in more than a century. The IOC is also permitting rugby to make its first appearance at the Olympics since 1924. Rugby, which was voted in 81-8 with one abstention, received less resistance than golf, which was voted in 63-7 with two abstentions.
Some IOC members were hesitant to vote for golf due to the high costs associated with the sport, potential accessibility issues, and the fact that some clubs exclude women members, according to the Associated Press.
Tiger Woods, however, is reportedly thrilled, indicating in a taped message that he would participate in the 2016 Olympics if golf were approved. "There are millions of young golfers worldwide who would be proud to represent their country," Woods told reporters from the Presidents Cup in San Francisco. "It would be an honor for anyone who plays this game to become an Olympian."
I am totally stoked because my favourite sport, rugby, and my favourite sports team ever, The All Blacks, will be at the Olympics in Brazil. We might just have to see if we can make the trip to see the ABs win the gold medal.
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