| Posted by: Wild Rivers at December 30, 2007, 5:58 pm | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
On further reflection I think we CC'ers could make a significant and relevant contribution to the concept of "Olympic Poker". We could turn it into a decathlon of sorts by adding sub-events straight out of CC. For example, I would propose we extend the "Phind Philthy a Photo Contest" to Olympian status, as well as a "find the freeroll password" competition. There's tons of possibilities...any other suggestions?
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| Posted by: wickedlovely at December 30, 2007, 5:58 pm | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by poker2012
But the point is that any activity with a governing body can become reconized by the IOC. All we need, as poker players, is support from within.
Okay, so here's a real problem for me. Your website claims this get poker recognized as an Olympic sport is supported by the "International Poker Federation Association." Exactly who are this group? Who are there leaders? What have they accomplished? In other words, what makes them legitimate enough for any poker player to want to support them?
The IPFA website is a blank on all accounts.
Poker players already have a worldwide non-profit association--the WPA. Do they support this drive? In fact, do any professional, respected players or individuals associated with poker support this?
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| Posted by: HartAttack3 at December 30, 2007, 5:35 pm | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by poker2012
I'll give you that. there is a lot of runnubg. But the point is that any activity with a governing body can become reconized by the IOC. All we need, as poker players, is support from within.
well when beer pong becomes an olympic sport maybe ill consider makin a push for poker but come on, are you serious? Only problem is like was said earlier, if poker becomes a sport what about games like solitaire? Chess? (even though that one could potentially have an argument lol) Backgammon? Dice throwing? The olympics were originated to be a PHYSICAL contest, I think having poker as an olympic SPORT would be a disgrace to the Greeks and everyone who is an olympic athlete.
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| Posted by: poker2012 at December 30, 2007, 5:11 pm | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
I'll give you that. there is a lot of runnubg. But the point is that any activity with a governing body can become reconized by the IOC. All we need, as poker players, is support from within.
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| Posted by: Egon Towst at December 30, 2007, 4:38 pm | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by poker2012
Orienteering is recognized. Not much athleticism in that.
I take it you have never done Orienteering ? I have. It involves a run of several miles over rough terrain.
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| Posted by: HartAttack3 at December 30, 2007, 4:32 pm | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by poker2012
bridge is recognized. look it up at olympics.org under sports. Sumo is recognized. Orienteering is recognized. Not much athleticism in that. Poker is more than just sitting on your kiester.
ok bridge i have no idea and if it really is an olympic sport then the only reason i can think of is because of the immense mental strategy involded (and no poker doesnt have anywhere near the strategy of bridge, and its more of a chance/luck game then bridge).
However, you just make yourself look worse and worse when u say sumo and orienteering have not much athleticism. Yea sumos are fat but believe me there is a lot of muscle and strength there. Orienteering, i take it you have never tried because doing what they isnt just as easy as following a compass like im sure what your thinking
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| Posted by: Cheetah at December 30, 2007, 7:37 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by wsorbust
Nobody wants to watch girls in tight shorts play softball, why would they want to watch dozens of old men sitting?
That would make the girls in tight shorts more appealing.
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| Posted by: Cheetah at December 30, 2007, 7:34 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by Snowman1964
Just had another thought...how would players like Phil Helmuth compete if they scored artistic impression over technical merit?
Are we also going to allow children in the Olymics?
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| Posted by: chiefer77 at December 30, 2007, 6:21 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by wsorbust
Nobody wants to watch girls in tight shorts play softball, why would they want to watch dozens of old men sitting?
have you ever seen jennie finch, google her. best female softball player ever. and she is bad to look at either.
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| Posted by: poker2012 at December 30, 2007, 5:57 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
bridge is recognized. look it up at olympics.org under sports. Sumo is recognized. Orienteering is recognized. Not much athleticism in that. Poker is more than just sitting on your kiester.
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| Posted by: HartAttack3 at December 30, 2007, 5:03 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by poker2012
Laugh if you want... Look it up, korfball is recognized. Something called "wushu" is recognized. Poker has a following and ratings.
Equestrian is a sport. Tug of war was a sport until around 1916 or 20. Check out the Olympics own website under "sports" if you don't believe me.
your kidding right? You know the difference between every single one of those and poker? The physical part of the sport! Its what makes it a sport! And no, sitting in one chair for 10 hours is not an athletic test.
All those sports require physical strength and endurance, which poker does not. Thats why they can be olympic sports and poker cant.
On a bright note: Most hilarious idea ever, gotta love it, probably the only sport where an 80 year old can be a gold medalist lol
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| Posted by: zachvac at December 30, 2007, 4:48 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
There was actually a cartoon about this awhile back. A bunch of really strong guys lifting the solid metal chips and cards. "If you want to go all-in, you've gotta really work hard".
Funny cartoon (wish I could find it, it's probably not that funny with me just telling you), but in reality, poker's not an olympic sport. When they put chess in, then maybe you'll have a case for poker.
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| Posted by: poker2012 at December 30, 2007, 4:39 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Laugh if you want... Look it up, korfball is recognized. Something called "wushu" is recognized. Poker has a following and ratings.
Equestrian is a sport. Tug of war was a sport until around 1916 or 20. Check out the Olympics own website under "sports" if you don't believe me.
Would your poker heros play for the love of the sport? To reresent their country?
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| Posted by: royalburrito24 at December 30, 2007, 2:28 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by maxtheknife
how would you pick that team ,everyone thinks thier the best.since the online era of poker has come to light everyone is a pro now.
We would just clone a bunch of hellmuth's.
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| Posted by: maxtheknife at December 30, 2007, 2:23 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
how would you pick that team ,everyone thinks thier the best.since the online era of poker has come to light everyone is a pro now.
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| Posted by: Snowman1964 at December 30, 2007, 2:06 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Just had another thought...how would players like Phil Helmuth compete if they scored artistic impression over technical merit?
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| Posted by: Snowman1964 at December 30, 2007, 1:55 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
An Olympic sport??? What next? 1500m cross dressing, syncronised parallel parking, 4 x 100m relay farting? With the greatest respect, poker is a wonderful passtime but it's not a sport. Mind you, I'd happily lobby for a womens Olympic team event just so I could see Jennifer Tilley swap shirts after the game.
Just a thought.
Snowman
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| Posted by: Dorkus Malorkus at December 30, 2007, 1:51 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
thinly eiled spam under a crappy "OMG OLYMPIC POKAR" guise, lol.
i haven't deleted the thread so we can all continue to comment on how hilarious the thought of olympic poker is.
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| Posted by: wickedlovely at December 30, 2007, 1:28 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Yep, lifting those chips and tossing'em in the pot takes loads of athletic ability. I can see it now, there'll be medal competitions for 'poker chip tricks' (who'll get the first 10.0 from the Russian judge?!!) and 'poker face endurance'.
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| Posted by: Monoxide at December 30, 2007, 1:12 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Yeah hm, i dunno, table games shouldnt count to be in the olympics i dont think.
they would have to include chess and checkers and all types of popular card games lol
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| Posted by: Genso Hikki at December 30, 2007, 12:51 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
Well, if you make poker an Olympic sport, what about Rummy or Spades or even go fish...
I'm sorry, I'm not sure poker belongs at the Olympics. It's not an athletic sport...
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| Posted by: poker2012 at December 30, 2007, 12:15 am | | Topic: Make poker an Olympic Sport Forum: Card Chat |
We are trying to make poker an Olympic Sport by 2012. We are lobbying the IOC to recognize the International Poker Federation Association. There is a petition at this link:
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We do have a contact at the IOC. There is a REAL shot at this.
Thanks for the support
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