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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 26-Feb-16 13:47:39

Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy has jumped off the saddle and into the writing seat. His first two books have just been published and follow the adventures of Fergus, a little boy who dreams of being the most brilliant boy cyclist in the world. If you'd like to win a set of the two books, tell us what sport (could be serious or tongue in cheek grin) you think is currently missing from the Olympic Games and should be added in future years.

Winner will be selected randomly. Comp closes on Wed 2nd March. Usual T&Cs apply.

NotTooOld Sat 27-Feb-16 16:35:32

Mobility scooter racing, possibly handicapped by carrying a load of shopping in the back or maybe a dog between the legs.

Greyduster Sat 27-Feb-16 16:31:35

Maybe inspired by Frank Lampard and his "Frankie's Magic Football" series? Can't quite see cycling having quite the same pull though!

Galen Sat 27-Feb-16 16:19:01

Id go for marbles but I can't practice as I've lost mine!

Jane10 Sat 27-Feb-16 16:01:47

I don't want to win these books. The man rides his bike round in a circle faster than others do it. Does this qualify him to write children's books? Surely he's not just cashing in on his current celebrity? shock* irony alert!

nutunit Sat 27-Feb-16 15:17:26

Grandmas carrying a grandchild in their wheelchair.

strawberrinan Sat 27-Feb-16 14:52:41

The great Reality TV relationship.

yourgrace123 Sat 27-Feb-16 14:37:46

Real ale gulping

Indinana Sat 27-Feb-16 07:31:06

Pogo stick gymnastics! I upset a little friend of mine as a child because she got a pogo stick for her birthday and couldn't manage it at all, but I got the hang of it straight away and was pogoing up and down her path in no time. She wouldn't let me have a go again after that sad

sweir1 Sat 27-Feb-16 07:10:46

Dominos - it would be riveting to watch

Narnian Sat 27-Feb-16 01:45:02

Squash should be an Olympic sport

RuthMarianna Sat 27-Feb-16 00:42:17

Welly wanging

glassortwo Fri 26-Feb-16 21:45:25

Jacks grin I was a pro at school!

Marmight Fri 26-Feb-16 20:39:28

Surfing - GS1 would be ready to enter in 2024 shock

Puddle jumping - good exercise for aging Grans who could then be included in the Olympics

leilajay Fri 26-Feb-16 20:35:50

Sumo wrestling

Marie2013CT Fri 26-Feb-16 19:53:49

Roller derby!

Greyduster Fri 26-Feb-16 19:38:46

grin!

Rubyredshoes Fri 26-Feb-16 18:54:44

It's the training I would dread Greyduster!

Greyduster Fri 26-Feb-16 18:45:26

Plus one for that Rubyredshoes! We could have a doubles team!

Thingmajig Fri 26-Feb-16 18:15:10

If we're looking to add to the GB medal haul, maybe snooker??? ?

hiddenmichelle Fri 26-Feb-16 18:11:52

Climbing between doorways - gold medal coming this way!

Rubyredshoes Fri 26-Feb-16 18:10:14

Barefoot Lego Walking. Points to be given for the loudest scream/facial expression when odd piece of Lego is trod on.

camsmom Fri 26-Feb-16 18:10:13

Freestyle empty toilet roll replacement - more of an endurance event, I've been doing it for years! hmm

andywedge Fri 26-Feb-16 18:09:53

Darts, UK are good at that

Imperfect27 Fri 26-Feb-16 18:02:48

Frog catching - have to be an 8-9 year old child to contend and should involve a muddy stream and wearing brand new clothes.

joannapiano Fri 26-Feb-16 17:09:23

Tree climbing.
Bet our 9 year old DGS would win.