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Lay the groundwork to boycott the 2020 Olympics, unless the IOC brings back wrestling

Created by A.N. on February 12, 2013

On February 12, 2013, the International Olympic Committee's executive board cut wrestling from the Olympics beginning in 2020. (source: http://is.gd/OxngBn )

The United States has a proud history of wrestling in the Olympics. Since 1984, we have won at least one gold medal every Olympiad in freestyle wrestling. We have also won several gold medals in Greco-Roman wrestling during that time frame as well. (sources: http://is.gd/iCIBgj )

Therefore, I believe the Obama administration should lay the groundwork for a boycott of the 2020 Olympics.There will be a new president before that time, but if President Obama puts the issue out there now, the next administration will not be able to avoid the topic.

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