Trampoline Olympics Athens 2004
There are two types of Olympics, summer and winter, which includes many sport events. Next Olympic events in 2012 which is going to be held in London will include 300 events of 26 sports. Currently there is a Winter Olympic being held in Canada which includes 7 sports with 80 events. Out of the 300 events, there is one event for trampoline which was introduced in 2000. Trampolines is an event which is a part of Gymnastic but is it or should it be a part of Olympics?.
Many people argue that more recognised sports such as Cricket and American Football are still not part of Olympic whereas now equipment normally used for fitness and exercise regime is now a part of Olympic. Next thing you know in few years there will be different competition for 8ft trampolines, 10ft trampolines, 12ft trampolines, 14ft trampolines and mini trampolines. China have won the last few gold medals on this event for both Men and Women and when the 8ft, 10ft events are introduces they will take a clean sweep and increase theyr gold medals tally to 100 per Olympic games. Just how many gold medals are there to give away? Hey I am good in typing, can typing be a part of Olympic sport?
Introduction of this sport has given opportunity to people to learn trampolining and if they are good they might be able to compete in Olympic sport. Another good thing in this recession is more people would be interested in learning and they will need someone to teach them so people who are not able to compete but have relevant knowledge on trampolining, this gives them an opportunity to use this talent as an income or a profession. Especially in a country like China half the population makes money through Table Tennis and Badminton now they have another option which is Trampoline – I am joking!.
Truthfully, it is one of the most hardest equipment to use. You will require good balance and strength when doing an exercise regime or even just using it for exercise.
