While the bidding cities start their campaigns to host the 2024 Games, one sport will be watching with interest - Flying Disc, overseen by the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF)
They are a sport with some serious momentum behind them. Last year they were recognised by the IOC, something the WFDF's President Robert 'Nob' Rauch admitted was vital:
"That was really important. It was something we had started working on about five years ago. We received provisional recognition back in 2013, then last August received our permanent recognition. That was a really important milestone for our sport.”
“There's not an automatic bid for the Olympic programme once you are recognised. However it does give us the credibility of having gone through the process, having met the various criteria that the IOC sets. It puts us on the bench... to be considered for inclusion in the Games. "
Now they are recognised, they are one of around 35 sports competing to be included in the Games.
The reason why many feel 2024 could be flying disc's year, is LA's bid to host the Olympics.
Under new IOC rules, the host city can now pick sports it
feels will be of interest to its local market. Should Los Angeles win
ahead of Rome, Paris and Budapest, many insiders think they will be
among the favourites to join, given the sport's popularity in North
America.
Naturally the WFDF wouldn't comment on a preferred location of the Games. But Rauch's ambition for his sport was clear:
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