Learn All About The World Games, The Haven For Rejected Olympic Sports
The Olympics are often considered a great showcase for sports that really don't get any recognition in everyday life—like gymnastics. But what about the sports that don't even make the Olympics? When do Tchoukball and Fistball (which is the actual name of an actual sport) get to show the world what they can do? Josh Levin discusses in this week's excerpt from Slate's podcast Hang Up and Listen.
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For a handy master schedule of every Olympic event, click here.
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