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 going on winter Olympics include 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 have questioned this decision as they believe there are other sports such as Cricket (20/20) should have been considered before trampolines. Then in few years there will be different events under trampolines with different athletes and experts competing on 8ft trampolines, 10ft trampolines and mini trampolines. Last few gold medals have gone to China for both Men and Women and I won’t be surprised that they take all of the gold medals if trampoline introduces all those different events. Just how many gold medals are there to give away? What am I good at? Erm, Typing! Can typing be a part of Olympic sport? I might win some kind of medal?
But this introduction has given opportunity for trampoline to market itself and people these days are purchasing trampolines for their homes. 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 earn extra cash and also help others. Especially in China I am sure half the population makes money through Badminton and Table Tennis now they have another option which is Trampoline.
Honestly trampolines are one of the most hardest equipment to use for exercise and fitness. You will require good balance and strength when doing an exercise regime or even just using it for exercise.