Section Ⅴ Project[原文呈现][读文清障] How does a sport enter the Olympics
Entering a sport into the Olympics① can be a long process
There are many requirements that must be met② before a sport can be considered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
First, a sport must have its own international association
Next, it must be practised by men in at least 75 countries on at least four continents③, or practised by women in at least 40 countries and on three continents
That's not all
In order for a new sport to④ be added, another sport must be dropped⑤
This helps the IOC keep the Olympics' budget⑥ under control⑦
Which ones are out
Some sports that were part of the Olympics in the past have been removed⑧
These include familiar sports, such as baseball, as well as more unusual⑨ spo