From the Archive: Olympic Sports That Have Been Discontinued Through the Years

Jul 16, 2024 Anshu Bajaj

Basque Pelota

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Croquet

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Jeu De Paume

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Polo

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Tug of war

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From the Archive: Olympic Sports That Have Been Discontinued Through the Years

Basque Pelota

The Distinctive Olympic Sport That Vanished After 1924

Croquet

The Elegant Olympic Sport That Disappeared After 1900

Jeu De Paume

The Historic Olympic Sport That Was Played Just Once in 1900

Polo

The Prestigious Olympic Sport That Galloped Away After 1936

Tug of war

The Classic Olympic Event That Was Last Seen in 1920