Gold for best viewing goes to ...

The Olympics involves 26 sports in various categories, but only a handful are must-sees, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Gold for best viewing goes to ...

THE summer Olympics has 26 sports, from an array of athletics to wrestling. Shooting required a dispensation, as it is illegal under UK gun laws.

Baseball and softball have been dropped. A shortlist of replacements included karate, squash, roller sports, golf and rugby sevens, but none received the necessary two-thirds majority vote (although the latter two will make it in 2016).

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