I thought I'd make a new thread seeing as there seems to be some interest in discussing it.
Is it in search of a dollar or just remaining relevant?
BMX was added to the cycling program by dropping two track events. I'd argue that 5 track events each for men and women is plenty and replacing a couple of niche track events with BMX is a great idea. The BMX is a good event and provides more diversity.
Surely the Olympics should reflect events athletes and sportspeople actually compete in at a high standard rather than just being about tradition?
Slightly off-topic, but this is yet another example of the IOC losing its soul in search of the dollar. Events steeped in tradition and athletic purity swept away for things such as BMX bikes.
Is it in search of a dollar or just remaining relevant?
BMX was added to the cycling program by dropping two track events. I'd argue that 5 track events each for men and women is plenty and replacing a couple of niche track events with BMX is a great idea. The BMX is a good event and provides more diversity.
Surely the Olympics should reflect events athletes and sportspeople actually compete in at a high standard rather than just being about tradition?