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**famosetroie** · 07-30-2012, 10:12 PM

I think it is a little different when these competitors are already in the Olympics and competing for spots with gymnasts from other countries rather than at home competing to make the olympic squad. There isn't a rule like that in any other sport that I am aware of.

Of course it's different -- but what is the purpose behind these Olympic qualifying rules? People are arguing that the Olympics are always about seeing the best athletes compete. Well, it's not true. There are rules in place to help give every team a chance of competing.

07-30-2012, 10:12 PM	#69
famosetroie Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	I think it is a little different when these competitors are already in the Olympics and competing for spots with gymnasts from other countries rather than at home competing to make the olympic squad. There isn't a rule like that in any other sport that I am aware of. Of course it's different -- but what is the purpose behind these Olympic qualifying rules? People are arguing that the Olympics are always about seeing the best athletes compete. Well, it's not true. There are rules in place to help give every team a chance of competing.
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