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It's difficult because I wouldn't say there was a need for football to be in the Olympics as it already has a massive following and worldwide competition that neither need each other to progress, but is there an argument that because it is so big it should be included...?
I'm really surprised that Squash wasn't in it considering things like Badminton are still a part of it. Breakdancing being proposed as an entry would seem strange but they are capable of supreme athleticism similar to gymnasts, but the focus is obviously on the dance element rather than the athleticism.Britain's former world number one Nick Matthew has suggested there could be a legal challenge against squash's omission from the Olympics.
On Thursday, Paris organisers announced breakdancing was one of four sports to be proposed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for 2024.
Squash unsuccessfully campaigned for inclusion, having been rejected for London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
Matthew, 38, asked: "Can the sport take the IOC to court over past bids?"
Speaking to the Telegraph, the three-time world and Commonwealth champion added: "All the criteria which have been laid out have been ticked.
"We should have been part of the Olympic movement years ago, certainly from London 2012. It's very frustrating and I don't see anything that will change if we carry on doing the same things.
"Sports are being pulled from left field now."
It's difficult because I wouldn't say there was a need for football to be in the Olympics as it already has a massive following and worldwide competition that neither need each other to progress, but is there an argument that because it is so big it should be included...?