Today I was reading my two-year-old son a book for kids called Modern Olympic Games by Hadyn Middleton. I was shocked to learn that ART had been an Olympic event from 1912-1948! The book says that medals were awarded for works of art that had been inspired by sports and that medals were given in the following five categories: painting, sculpture, music, literature, and architecture! I'm sad that the event was discontinued.
Some other events that have been discontinued in the Olympic Games are cricket, motorboating, lacrosse, and tug-of-war. I think we should start a campaign to bring back Art and Tug-of-War! Who's with me?
What are other events that you would like to see at the Games?
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