6 Lesser-Known Olympic Sports | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Sports

6 Lesser-Known Olympic Sports

Lesser-known but still lovable.

99
6 Lesser-Known Olympic Sports
Gregory Bull

The Olympics come once every four years and are unquestionably one of the most watched events during those 17 days. While some sporting events, like swimming and gymnastics, are watched by many and are well known, many sports slip under the radar and are few realize how entertaining they actually are. Below is a list that outlines some of the most underrated sports the Rio Olympics has to offer.


1. Table Tennis

If you want to see the most intense game of ping-pong in your life, the Olympics are the place to watch. Nothing says competition quite like two competitors playing ping-pong with more intensity than you’ve ever seen before. Table tennis is actually the most popular racket sport in the world. Men and women’s events are held in both individual and team disciplines. If you like games that are fast moving this could be the one for you.

2. Race Walking

A discipline within track and field that many don’t realize exist is race walking, aka power walking. Both men and women walk twenty kilometers at top speed without ever breaking into a run. Despite it being a longer event, it’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

3. Trampoline

If you love watching gymnasts flip during their floor routines, you would love the trampoline events. It’s all the flipping on repeat for long periods of time. Men and women can compete in this sport and will reach heights as high as eight meters. Trampoline is often forgotten about as it has only been around since the summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia in 2000.

4. Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rhythmic Gymnastics is awe-inducing routines most similar to that of dance. These routines incorporate often ribbons and other props and it is a women only sport. Gymnasts use large amounts of grace in this event as they perform to different songs. It is done in both group and individual events. This is definitely a fun event to watch especially if you enjoy dance or gymnastics.

5. Modern Pentathlon

The Modern Pentathlon does it all. It is composed of five different acts in five different areas. It includes running, horseback riding, shooting, swimming, and fencings. There are both men and women’s events for this and it is composed of several different rounds where athletes are ranked before medalling. It is definitely a sport worth watching if you want to see a little bit of everything.

6. Golf

Golf is often forgotten about because it was just added back to the Olympics this year after having been gone since 1904. Prior to this year’s Olympics the event was only featured in the 1900 and 1904 games. The competitors will be golfing on a brand new Olympic course so it will be a sight to see for sure.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179683
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6781
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

452166
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

23115
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments