Olympic Committee permits rugby and golf for 2016 games

Rugby sevens and golf were today confirmed as new Olympic sports for the 2016 Games.

Olympic Committee permits rugby and golf for 2016 games
Fri, 09 Oct, 2009 - 13:50

Rugby sevens and golf were today confirmed as new Olympic sports for the 2016 Games.

The International Olympic Committee voted in favour of both sports becoming part of the programme in Rio de Janeiro and in 2020.

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