Rugby and the Olympics

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Rugby and the Olympics

• By Chad Gillis

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Overview

• General history
• My stance on the topic
• Thesis statement
• Sevens Rugby
• Why should it be included
• Research

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Introduction

• Games where rugby was a official sport
• Who were the top teams?
• General information

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Research Position

• Entertaining to watch
• Very fun to play
• Feel that it deserves to be in the Olympics

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Thesis Statement

• I think rugby has made a giant leap since it has
  last been played at the Olympic Games, and should
  be included in the Olympic program in the form of
  Rugby 7s

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What is Sevens?

• Seven a side rugby
• 7 minute half's
• Creates a faster game

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Why Should Rugby be Included?

• Rugby satisfies in every respect the criteria set
  out in the Olympic Charter for inclusion in the
  program of the Olympic Games. Specifically

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Research

• Most of my research is coming from recent and
  past journal articles
• I will have first hand experience view from
  someone who played on the national sevens team

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End

• Questions?