Ski ballet? Military patrol? A look back at Olympic sports that almost were

From military patrol to ski ballet, Now This News pays a fun tribute to some of the sports The International Olympic Committee has considered adding to the Winter Olympic line-up in the past. When the IOC considers the inclusion of a new sport, athletes demonstrate that sport at the Games. Sometimes it becomes an Olympic event; other times it’s just a demonstration of a country’s sporting cul

Feb. 13, 2014, 1:10 PM UTC

From military patrol to ski ballet, Now This News pays a fun tribute to some of the sports The International Olympic Committee has considered adding to the Winter Olympic line-up in the past.

When the IOC considers the inclusion of a new sport, athletes demonstrate that sport at the Games. Sometimes it becomes an Olympic event; other times it’s just a demonstration of a country’s sporting culture.

Take a look and tell us using hashtag #OrangeRoom: Which event do you wish you could see today at the Sochi Games?