Ngb

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by topper

There went the credibility.

Regardless, the point is the NGB is a designation given by the national Olympic committee. They designate the sport association that they want to be the official body for that sport within that country. In the USA, that authority is delegated to the USOC by the Congress. For softball, the USOC has designated ASA. It's not like little Harry Reid or pompous Nancy Pelosi need to actually be involved, although if they thought there was a vote in it, I'm sure they would be.

[topper]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Regardless, the point is the NGB is a designation given by the national Olympic committee. They designate the sport association that they want to be the official body for that sport within that country. In the USA, that authority is delegated to the USOC by the Congress. For softball, the USOC has designated ASA. It's not like little Harry Reid or pompous Nancy Pelosi need to actually be involved, although if they thought there was a vote in it, I'm sure they would be.

The Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act states: "For any sport which is included on the program of the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, or the Pan-American Games,…". The Olympics already have, so if the other two Games drop softball, does ASA's NGB status become null and void?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by topper

The Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act states: "For any sport which is included on the program of the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, or the Pan-American Games,…". The Olympics already have, so if the other two Games drop softball, does ASA's NGB status become null and void?

You have too much time on your hands!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by topper

The Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act states: "For any sport which is included on the program of the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, or the Pan-American Games,…". The Olympics already have, so if the other two Games drop softball, does ASA's NGB status become null and void?

Not being in the Olympics doesn't mean a team is not an Olympic sport. That is, of course, unless you want to ignore facts that do not support your argument. BTW, obviously you overlooked the fact the the US still participates in the Pan-Am Games.

[topper]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Not being in the Olympics doesn't mean a team is not an Olympic sport. That is, of course, unless you want to ignore facts that do not support your argument.

What exactly is my argument in your opinion?

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

BTW, obviously you overlooked the fact the the US still participates in the Pan-Am Games.

Obvoiusly you overlooked this part of my post:

The Olympics already have, so if the other two Games drop softball, does ASA's NGB status become null and void?

What facts am I ignoring? What does the Act mean by "any sport which is included on the program of the Olympic Games"? Is softball still an Olympic sport even though it's not in the Games? Where can one gain this knowledge?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by topper

What exactly is my argument in your opinion?

Not YOUR in particular, but your (generic) argument in general as I've already seen this discussed by folk who believe the Olympics are the Olympics and if you are not on the venue, you are not an Olympic Sport.

Obvoiusly you overlooked this part of my post:

You are absolutely correct, I misread the post an missed YOUR point...[/quote]

What facts am I ignoring? What does the Act mean by "any sport which is included on the program of the Olympic Games"? Is softball still an Olympic sport even though it's not in the Games? Where can one gain this knowledge?[/quote]

...but the answer is the same. A sport is an Olympic sport as long as the USOC says it is so and as long as the ISF is supporting the sport internationally, I don't believe it is going to be dropped as there are too many membership countries. Or the USOC, Don P. and Ron R. are just lying to us.

To be honest, I don't know if it is even worth the issue any longer. The Olympics has just been nothing, but a political volleyball for the past three decades or so and, IMO, has lost some of their luster. Then again, I am a cynic.