Kiteboarding: Road to the Olympics

The transcript discusses the potential inclusion of kiteboarding in the Olympics, highlighting challenges such as competition format, equipment, and costs. It emphasizes the importance of gender equality and community support, while also exploring the role of youth involvement and future prospects. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and the excitement surrounding kiteboarding's evolution and potential Olympic inclusion.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the kiteboarding community regarding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

• Limited number of participants

• Lack of interest from spectators

• High cost of equipment

• Disagreement on competition format

Why is it important to maintain current equipment standards in kiteboarding?

• To reduce the cost of participation

• To increase the number of events

• To attract more sponsors

• To ensure the sport does not regress

What principle is the Olympics built on, according to the transcript?

• Exclusivity

• Competitiveness

• Inclusivity

• Innovation

What is a common argument against kiteboarding's inclusion in the Olympics from traditional sailing enthusiasts?

• It deviates from traditional sailing

• It lacks historical significance

• It is too expensive

• It is not a real sport

How does the International Olympic Committee view the inclusion of kiteboarding in the Olympics?

• As a financial burden

• As a way to preserve traditional sports

• As a temporary experiment

• As an opportunity to modernize the Games

What is one of the goals of the sailing Federation regarding kiteboarding?

• To reduce its popularity

• To attract younger participants

• To make it more exclusive

• To limit its global reach

What emotion is expressed by the kiteboarding community about its potential Olympic inclusion?

• Anxiety

• Disappointment

• Excitement

• Indifference