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Rugby and golf get Olympic vote – Ananova

Rugby and golf get Olympic vote – Ananova
Rugby sevens and golf were confirmed as new Olympic sports for the 2016 Games. The International Olympic Committee voted in favour of both sports becoming part of the programme in Rio de Janeiro and in 2020. IOC president Jacques Rogge said

International Olympic Committee approves golf for 2016 Olympics – San Francisco Examiner
Team USA will compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero (AP/Risberg) In 2016 Tiger Woods will have a chance to accomplish something that Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer never could: win an Olympic gold medal. The International

Golf, rugby approved for Olympics in 2016, ’20 – CBS Sports
After more than a century on the sidelines, golf will return to the Olympics at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby, last played in 1924, is coming back as well. Both were reinstated for the 2016 and 2020 games after a vote Friday by the

IOC adds golf, rugby to program behind backing of Rogge – CNN Sports Illustrated
Tiger Woods is just one star who may be headed to the Olympics in 2016. The IOC voted to add golf and rugby to the program. Warren Little/Getty Images One more reason to buy a ticket to Rio in 2016? Tiger Woods . Rugby can start to scrum and golf can

Golf, rugby make Olympic roster for 2016, 2020 – Edmond Sun
After more than a century on the sidelines, golf will return to the Olympics at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby, last played in 1924, is coming back as well. Both were reinstated for the 2016 and 2020 games after a vote Friday by the

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