THESE GUYS NEED OUR SUPPORT TO BECOME A NEW OLYMPIC SPORT

Over the years the Olympics has cheapened itself by letting in a lot of events that are in no way sports. The most obvious example that is trotted out is synchronised swimming but others such as rhythmic gymnastics (gym with a ball and some cloth on the end of a stick), walking, that stupid cycling event where everyone rides really really slowly until the last lap, softball (yes - really), baseball (spot an american bias yet?) and curling (scottish bias perhaps) to name but a few.

Plus, on top of that lot, the Olympics recognises the following as sports with a view to inclusion in the future - boules, chess, "dancesport" (whatever that is), bridge (!), life saving (!!) and a whole hotpotch of other crap.

(The full list of olympic sports is here for those who care)

Now however there is a sport that really deserves to be included, and they are looking to drum up some support.

Ladies and Gentlemen - EXTREME IRONING - "The danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt"

It seems the current Extreme Ironing World Champions are heading to America to try to build up some support for olympic recognition. They will be ironing in a variety of locations so there should be plenty of opportunity for them to get some publicity and hopefully build up a momentum towards future inclusion.

They've got my vote that's for sure.