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10 sci-fi sports that should be in the future Olympics

From Rollerball to Blernsball, the Olympics just got an upgrade.

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: July 29, 2021

A screenshot from the movie Rollerball, USA, 1975 Director: Norman Jewison

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When sci-fi writers want to build a believable future, they often use futuristic sports to show how our recognizable pastimes have changed (usually by getting a lot more violent).

A light cycle racing with glowing motorcycles from the movie Tron

With robots already taking over the Olympics and new sports having incredible showings, how long is it before they’re handing out medals in these sci-fi sports?

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