Videogames Aim For Olympic Recognition

Chris Morris at CNN's Game Over column reports that there is a push on for possible representation of pro gaming at the 2008 Olympics. From the article: "Television networks are getting interested, too. NBC's USA Network will air a series of seven hour-long shows featuring Major League Gaming tournaments this fall. But financial and network interest don't earn a sport an Olympic berth; Just ask fans of golf, motorcycle racing and bowling - or, for that matter, baseball, which (along with softball) will be dropped from the Olympics in 2012. And the fact that video gaming is so technology dependent could be particularly damaging."

Comments

Winter or Summer?

[ChocolateNinj4]

What makes it qualify as a winter sport or a summer sport?

GTA

[neonprimetime]

I can just imagine ... Joe Blow taking home a gold medal for winning at Grand Theft Auto! My American hero! Wave that flag proud!

Overheard at my house later tonight.

[MrCopilot]

"Whaddya Doing honey?"

Training for the Oympics, Baby!

Re:What about baseball?

[MythMoth]

Oh, we play it - we just don't take it seriously. It's called rounders, and the rules say you have to wear stockings and a pleated skirt if you want to play. It's right up there with Morris dancing as an Olympic candidate.