With the 2016 Summer Olympics currently taking place in Rio, there is always something to watch on TV. The Olympics give you the opportunity to watch certain sports that you normally wouldn’t during any other time of the year. Of course events such as gymnastics, swimming, and track are among the most popular. However, there are many other events that are just as exciting to watch. Here are some Olympic sports that you should consider checking out if you haven’t already done so.

Cycling: BMX

Learning to ride a bike with 2 wheels as a child was hard enough. In BMX cycling, the athletes are jumping, racing, and performing stunts through a course that is crowded by numerous other competitors. Viewers are on the edge of their seats with the anticipation that at any moment a crash could occur and tie up numerous cyclists.

Rugby 7s:

This event is practically football without the padding. It provides great entertainment for those who are fans of contact sports. The 7s game is short and is played at a very fast pace. Watching Rugby 7s, you wonder if there are even any rules to the physical game. It’s mind-blowing to see these athletes finish the game without any major injuries.

Table Tennis:

You will never look at table tennis the same again after watching it in the Olympics. It is intense and it is strategic. It is an art form and will leave you wishing you could play table tennis like the pros.

Archery:

If you are a fan of The Hunger Games, there is no excuse for why you’re not watching Archery. It is the real-life Olympic version of The Games. These competitors go through extensive training with the hopes of keeping accuracy during the Olympic games and hitting the bull’s eye.

Canoe Slalom:

These athletes are racing against time. Canoes are used on water rapids where the competitors have to exert their energy to maneuver in and out of gates. Pole colors vary between red and green, indicating which direction the competitor must enter the gates. It’s a guarantee that you will be left feeling exhausted for the athletes at the end of their race.