What an incredible journey. Thank you for sharing.
I remember as a teenager in the 80s, we always joked that BMX would be an Olympic sport someday. Well, it happened. I couldn’t believe it.
With time, growth in popularity, and the popularity it already has worldwide, I wouldn’t count the idea out yet. You never know. They had Breakdancing…
I think it would be more entertaining than a lot of events that they currently hold. But I’m biased. Even if it were to be included, I doubt it would totally change yo yo culture all at once. The Olympics are only every 4 years. I’d imagine we’d still have the same brands and stars, but they’d have to come up with separate routines to fit the Olympic scoring system. Breakdancing was included. And I guess it’s more mainstream than it was in the 80s and 90s. But I haven’t seen any breakdancing gyms/dojos popping up…
I volunteer to be the Ray Gun of yoyo
I loved reading about how yoyoing had such a positive impact on your wellbeing. Thats wondeful. Congrats on that, really.
I think people find that sort of inspiration in all sorts of different places, and its an amazing thing every time.
I can tell you are passionate about getting yoyo into thr olympics, but i dont quite understand why that specific goal resonated so much with you. It would be awesome to see that happen, in my opinion, although i dont resent that not being the case.
Im very new to this whole scene, amd loving it so far. But it seems to me there are quite a few avenues for competition if thats something anyone wants to pursue. So id love to understand more about what exactly you feel olympic yoyoing would acheive.
I get that it might bring more legitimacy or recognition as a “sport”, but im just unsure what changes that would bring.
You mentioned dealing with some severe bullying over your throwing, and i hate that you dealt with that. It shouldnt happen to you or anyone else. But i hesitate to think that olympic competition would prevent similar things from happening to others
Unfortunately that sort of thing, in my mind, is less about yoyos, or having any other “niche/dofferent” tastes, and more about misguided young people directing their anxiety/aggression/anger at others in an awful way. Im inclined to think olympic yoyo events would have little effect on that unfortunately.
This is already too long, but im interested in what you and others think. Thank you for sharing your experience, and your thoughts, though. I honestly appreciated your insight, and id be happy if your goal became a reality.
Cheers!
