Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 13 Site Supporter Share Posted August 13 1 minute ago, DirtySanchez said: Was in the original Olympics But the Ancient Greeks ditched it as it was too violent Which coming from them is some achievement Just been having a look. https://supersoldierproject.com/pankration-greek-hand-to-hand-combat-restored/#:~:text=In 1896%2C the first modern,from the Olympic committees considerations. You can relax- seems it was chucked out of the modern Olympics by the Cardinal of Lyon, whoever he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmW Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Athletics will be in the opening week of the OG in LA in 2028 (as it was when held there in 1932, but not in 1984). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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