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Golf, rugby to appear in 2016 Olympic Games

Tony Valdivieso — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:58:37 +0000

After being absent for over 100 years, golf will return to the Olympics in 2016. On Friday, both golf and rugby were reinstated for the 2016 and 2020 games after a vote by the IOC, according to the Associated Press.

“I think it’s great for golf,” said the world’s number one golfer, Tiger Woods. ”It’s a perfect fit for the Olympics…”

“This is a very significant day for golf,” said Peter Dawson, head of golf’s governing body – the R&A . “In addition to those golfers who will have an opportunity to compete as Olympic athletes, we are excited for the national golf federations that will reap the benefits from today’s decision in terms of growth and support within their countries,” Dawson said.

“This is a wonderful occasion for Rugby and its future across the globe,” said South African rugby coach, Paul Treu. ” Just think, in a few years’ time our top rugby players will share the same stage as world-class athletes like Usain Bolt [and] Michael Phelps.”

While the IOC’s selection process received some criticism from it’s board members, the response of Twitter has been positive… for the most part:

BeachBassBone (Long Beach, CA) So baseball is no longer an Olympic sport, but it’s okay. We get golf in return! Wait… what? 11 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck

MicahDL (Denver, CO) Golf and rugby added to summer olympic lineup…holla! 11 Oct 2009 from txt

alexmassie (Scotland) If golf can be an Olympic sport then why isn’t darts in the Olympics? 11 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck

CADsmart (Bristol, UK) So pleased to see Rugby 7’s in the Olympic family – great stuff! 11 Oct 2009 from web

atfmama2004 (Duluth, GA) Looking forward to golf as an olympic sport (cheering, not playing…..LOL)! 12 Oct 2009 from web

WinSr (East Hartford, CT) Glad to see Rugby returning as an Olympic event. 12 Oct 2009 from web

WomenandGolf (Michigan) Thrilled that golf will return (after 100+ yrs) as an Olympic sport in 2016 and 2020 along with rugby sevens, as approved by the IOC! 12 Oct 2009 from web

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Ireland wins rugby Grand Slam

Craig Kanalley — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:42:00 +0000

Per BBC, Ireland overcame a 6-0 halftime deficit to defeat Wales 17-15 to win its first Grand Slam since 1948 in rugby on Saturday. England finished second in the tournament, France third and Wales slipped to fourth.

Ireland, Wales and #irewal have all soared to top terms in Twitter trends.

Here’s some of the immediate reaction to the epic match from the British Isles:

@holyschmoke (Dublin, Ireland): @garthicus #irewal #6nations #rugby The nation will party tonight – it’ll be Paddy’s day all over but better!

@paulbuk (Letchworth, U.K.): Ireland won the grand slam after one of the most exciting games if rugby I have seen for a long time

@jonathangrimes (Skerries, Co. Fingal, Ireland): A generation of young rugby players have been truly inspired #irewal

@kevin_brown (Kent, U.K.): Wow. Exciting rugby match from Cardiff. Well done Ireland.

@dragozov (Laytown, Ireland): Congrats Ireland!I’m not a rugby fan, but know how much it means for everyone. #irewal

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