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From cricket to polo: Sports once in the Olympics, but not there anymore
13/07/2024 09:41 PM | Click to read full article
Cricket made its sole appearance at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris. Water motorsports was given full medal status in the 1908 Games in London but the IOC discontinued it soon after. Distance Plunging made a brief appearance in 1904. Tug of War faded into Olympic antiquity after its last appearance in the 1920 Games. Basque Pelota graced the 1900 Games in Paris. Rope Climbing was an event in Olympic gymnastics from 1896 to 1932.
