How sports get chosen for the Olympics

Citation

Robinson L (2016) How sports get chosen for the Olympics. The Conversation. 28.07.2016. https://theconversation.com/how-sports-get-chosen-for-the-olympics-62917

Abstract
First paragraph: A spokesperson for the ancient sport of jousting recentlymade a casefor its inclusion in the Olympic Games based on the technical skills and physical prowess required to be successful. She suggested these were as high or higher than many sports already included in the programme. If only it was that simple.  Access this article on The Conversation website: https://theconversation.com/how-sports-get-chosen-for-the-olympics-62917