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**allanphang.com** · November 5th, 06:08 AM

Not quite yet. Now that I got your attention, have you ever heard of Bandy ?? Bandy is a sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee under ARISF (The Association of the IOC Recognised International Sports Federations) and was listed in the recent Athens 2004. Now, I thought paintball is more well known than Bandy....

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Press Release from the Federation of International Bandy (FIB) 2004-04-19

BANDY MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER TO OLYMPIC STATUS

The bandy world continues to grow. In 2004, there were more nations competing in World Championship play than ever before - 11 in all. There are now a total of 15 National Bandy Federations with the most recent being established in the mountainous Asiatic republic of Kyrgyzstan. -We are now fulfilling the requirements set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for an official Olympic sport and as a result we can now seek their approval for permanent status. Achieving this status means that we can now aspire to a place on the Olympic program, says Rolf Käck, Secretary General for the Federation of International Bandy (FIB). The former Soviet Republic of Kyrgyzstan has scarcely half the land area of Sweden, about five million inhabitants, and lies in Asia bordering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. The nations greatest athletic success came in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney where Ajdun Smagulov took the bronze medal in judos 60kg weight class. The next most heralded athlete in the country is team handball player Talant Duishebaev who is now a Spanish citizen. Bandy is not a new sport in Kyrgyzstan. They already have eleven clubs, with seven in the capital city of Bishkek, one in the city of Kara-Balta, one in Talas, one in Minkush and one in Naryn. There is also now a National Federation based in Bishkek. President of the recently established Kyrgyzstan Bandy Federation is Piotr Zaplya, who also is the Secretary General for the Kyrgyzstan National Olympic Committee. -This progress strengthens us and lays a foundation for future relations with China, which has a long border with Kyrgyzstan and an outstanding history of athletic exchange with other countries, says Leonid Penchuk, international secretary of the FIB. National Bandy Federations are now found in fifteen countries: Sweden, Russia, Finland, Norway, Kazakhstan, USA, Belarus, Canada, Estonia, Hungary, Netherlands, Mongolia, Italy, India, and Kyrgyzstan. -There now exists the ground swell we need in order to have an opportunity to take the stage at the Olympic arena – there are fifteen National Federations, the sport spans three continents, there are men’s, women’s, and youth programs, the sport is being pursued in IOC’s spirit of competition and as a result we have adopted the WADA-code, which means that we accept the IOC’s directive in establishing anti-doping efforts, says Rolf Käck. The Federation of International Bandy will now seek permanent acceptance by the IOC. Hopes are that the sport will be found on the Olympic program when the 2010 Olympic Games are arranged in the Canadian city of Vancouver.

If you know of anyone who is serious into recognising paintball as a sport and listed in the Olympics, please contact me at the undersigned email with the subject "OLYMPICS".

Thank you.

Cheers,
Allan (atnan@yahoo.com)
Team RASKAL MALAYSIA
http://www.raskalmalaysia.com

**PaintBallBob** · November 5th, 09:01 AM

i dont think that paintball will be in the olympics any time soon. most people dont view it as a sport and it is not as popular in Europe and Asia as it is in America. The most you can hope for is the x-games(which isnt going to happen since PB is a team sport)

**allanphang.com** · November 5th, 09:27 AM

hey if Olympics is hosted in USA during the TRIPLE XXX Olympics 2012, you guys over there better do something about getting PB in the list of games & recognise as a sport.

New York City's 2012 Olympic Bid
http://www.nyc2012.com/index_flash.aspx

CNN.com - Nine cities in 2012 Olympic race - Jan. 16, 2004
http://www.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/01/16/olympic.bids/

Cheers,
Allan

**PaintballRemix** · November 5th, 01:57 PM

Paintball in the Olympics would be ****. X-Games and Gravity games are the only two that should be able to host paintball in a major event get-together thing. The way i see it, Olympics are useless for extreme sports.

**dhill0413** · November 5th, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PaintballRemix

The way i see it, Olympics are useless for extreme sports.

thats why there are the x-games.

why isnt paintball in there yet? it will be soon no doubt, i think the past 2-4 years have guarenteed that.

**Hathegkla** · November 5th, 02:18 PM

you know what Fork the olympikz! Fork it in the ice hole! I hate the Olympics, all the judges trade votes and are bias, its a scam. I have lost all respect for the Olympics its all politics. Ever since they took the gold medal away from that snowboarder for smokeing pot? wtf is up with that? They should have given him another one for smoking and winning! and that Romanian girl they disqualified for taking a decongestant?!?! wtf is wrong with these people?
...sorry about the rant...

anyway I think the x-games or the gravity games is a much better platform for this kind of sport. it targets all the right people, the right demographic means more newcomers to the sport and more money for paint ball companies...its a good thing.

**bunkertime** · November 5th, 07:41 PM

meh'

Pball will be in the X-games soon, It's already on ESPN and that ****

Only time will tell as of now, Once all the Cheater board problems get worked out and the rules are standardized and X-ball format becomes more popular, the Sport will get better national air time

**Gabriot** · November 5th, 07:45 PM

Paintball will never be in the olympics for the same reason as football - cost. Most countries can't afford it.

**allanphang.com** · November 5th, 10:52 PM

47 Sports Programme, Admission of Sports, Disciplines and Events

The IOC establishes the programme of the Olympic Games, which only includes Olympic Sports.

1) Olympic Sports included in the Programme of the Olympic Games:

To be included in the programme of the Olympic Games, an Olympic sport must conform to the following criteria:

1.1 only sports widely practised by men in at least seventy-five countries and on four continents, and by women in at least forty countries and on three continents, may be included in the programme of the Games of the Olympiad;

1.2 only sports widely practised in at least twenty-five countries and on three continents may be included in the programme of the Olympic Winter Games;

1.3 only sports that adopt and implement the World Anti-Doping Code can be included and remain in the programme of the Olympic Games.

1.4 sports are admitted to the programme of the Olympic Games at least seven years before specific Olympic Games in respect of which no change shall thereafter be permitted, subject to paragraph 6 below.

2 Disciplines:
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2.1 A discipline, being a branch of an Olympic sport comprising one or several events, must have a recognised international standing to be included in the programme of the Olympic Games.

2.2 The standards for the admission of disciplines are the same as those required for the admission of Olympic sports.

2.3 A discipline is admitted to the programme at least seven years before specific Olympic Games in respect of which no change shall thereafter be permitted, subject to paragraph 6 below.

3 Events:

3.1 An event, being a competition in an Olympic sport or in one of its disciplines and resulting in a ranking, gives rise to the award of medals and diplomas.

3.2 To be included in the programme of the Olympic Games, events must have a recognised international standing both numerically and geographically, and have been included at least twice in world or continental championships.

3.3 Only events practised by men in at least fifty countries and on three continents, and by women in at least thirty-five countries and on three continents, may be included in the programme of the Olympic Games.

3.4 Events are admitted not later than three years before specific Olympic Games in respect of which no change shall thereafter be permitted, subject to paragraph 6 below.

4 Criteria for Admission of Sports, Disciplines and Events:

4.1 To be included in the programme of the Olympic Games any sport, discipline or event must satisfy the conditions specified by this rule.

4.2 Sports, disciplines or events in which performance depends essentially on mechanical propulsion are not acceptable.

4.3 Unless the IOC decides to the contrary, a single event cannot simultaneously give rise to both an individual and a team ranking.

4.4 Sports, disciplines or events included in the programme of the Olympic Games which no longer satisfy the criteria of this rule may nevertheless, in certain exceptional cases, be maintained therein by decision of the IOC for the sake of
Olympic tradition.

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5 IFs’ Notice of Participation in the Olympic Games:

The IFs governing the sports included in the programme of the Olympic Games must confirm to the IOC their participation in the respective Olympic Games not later than at the time of the IOC Session which elects the host city for such Games.

6 Waiver of deadlines for admission or exclusion of sports, disciplines or events:

The deadlines set forth in paragraphs 1.4, 2.3 and 3.4 above may be waived, in order to allow changes in the programme of the Olympic Games under the following conditions:

6.1 For the admission of sports, disciplines or events, a deadline may be waived by decision of the competent organ of the IOC, with the approval of the IF governing the sport concerned and the OCOG of the edition of the Olympic Games concerned.

6.2 For the exclusion of sports, disciplines or events, a deadline may be waived by decision of the competent organ of the IOC if the IF governing such sport does not comply with the Olympic Charter or with the World Anti-Doping Code. In addition, measures and sanctions according to R23 may apply.

7 Competence as to the Admission or Exclusion of a Sport, Discipline or Event:
The admission or exclusion of a sport falls within the competence of the IOC Session. A decision to include or exclude a discipline or event falls within the competence of the IOC Executive Board.

48 Programme of the Olympic Games
1 The programme of the Games of the Olympiad must include at least fifteen Olympic sports. Such required minimum does not exist for the programme of the Olympic Winter Games.

2 After each Olympic Games, the IOC reviews the programme of the Olympic Games.

3 On the occasion of each review, the standards for the admission of sports, disciplines or events may be reviewed and the admission or exclusion of sports, disciplines or events determined by the competent IOC organs.

**allanphang.com** · November 5th, 10:56 PM

CHAPTER 3

The International Federations
(IFs)

26 Recognition of IFs

In order to develop and promote the Olympic Movement, the IOC may recognise as IFs international non-governmental organisations administering one or several sports at world level and encompassing organisations administering such sports at national level.

The statutes, practice and activities of the IFs within the Olympic Movement must be in conformity with the Olympic Charter, including the adoption and implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code. Subject to the foregoing, each IF maintains its independence and autonomy in the administration of its sport.

27 Mission and Role of the IFs within the Olympic Movement

1 The mission and role of the IFs within the Olympic Movement are:

1.1 to establish and enforce, in accordance with the Olympic spirit, the rules concerning the practice of their respective sports and to ensure their application;

1.2 to ensure the development of their sports throughout the world;

1.3 to contribute to the achievement of the goals set out in the Olympic Charter, in particular by way of the spread of Olympism and Olympic education;

1.4 to express their opinions on the candidatures for organising the Olympic Games, in particular as far as the technical aspects of venues for their respective sports are concerned;

1.5 to establish their criteria of eligibility for the competitions of the Olympic Games in conformity with the Olympic Charter, and to submit these to the IOC for approval;

1.6 to assume the responsibility for the technical control and direction of their sports at the Olympic Games and at the Games held under the patronage of the IOC;

1.7 to provide technical assistance in the practical implementation of the Olympic Solidarity programmes.

2 In addition, the IFs have the right to:

2.1 formulate proposals addressed to the IOC concerning the Olympic Charter and the Olympic Movement;

2.2 collaborate in the preparation of
Olympic Congresses;

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2.3 participate, on request from the IOC, in the activities of the IOC commissions.

Cheers,
Allan Phang
Team RASKAL MALAYSIA
http://www.raskalmalaysia.com

**autocockerkid** · November 5th, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PaintballRemix

Paintball in the Olympics would be ****. X-Games and Gravity games are the only two that should be able to host paintball in a major event get-together thing. The way i see it, Olympics are useless for extreme sports.

But it will be great to see it no?

**allanphang.com** · November 5th, 11:04 PM

To be in the Olympics is the cream of crop. Being watched by millions around the world. Imagine if paintball is on the Olympic programmes, and worldwide can actually watch PB while tuning in to other sports.

I guess everyone has their own mindset, but question is either bringing paintball backwards or forwards, and Malaysia with its other Asian countries is gonna head forward, with or without the help from other "more-advanced" PB countries

Looking forward to more matured views from ya'll...

Cheers,
Allan
Team RASKAL MALAYSIA
http://www.raskalmalaysia.com

**DayoftheGreek** · November 5th, 11:06 PM

so, wtf is bandy?

**Gabriot** · November 5th, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by autocockerkid

But it will be great to see it no?

no

**terrible1fi** · November 5th, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DayoftheGreek

so, wtf is bandy?

yeah, whats bandy?

**NoDoz** · November 6th, 12:02 AM

www.google.com

Bandy information as well as other useful information can be found there, Good Day!

**Zeotranatix** · November 6th, 09:16 AM

it WILL be in x games in the near future
its on tv and its getting noticed
speaking of which pb2x is on in 1 hour 45 min ........

**Bubbahotep** · November 6th, 10:50 AM

i don't think paintball should be an olympic sport, just like how BB gun shooting and trampoline jumping should not be an olympic sport either. P-ball should/could be in the xgames or something like that.