| When you think about the Olympics, you think about | | | | Mentally challenging as well and one that can help |
| physical talent, people who push themselves, and strive | | | | prove which country is more tactical. Think about it this |
| to be at the peak of physical performance, along with | | | | way, you have to know what your moves are, and |
| that we understand that it take teamwork and pride to | | | | judge what your opponents will be doing at the same |
| succeed. But perhaps there is a chance that one of | | | | time. It is like a living chess match. When you pit a |
| the most exciting sports is being overlooked. That is | | | | couple of countries against each other at the same |
| paintball! | | | | time, you have an exciting, high energy situation where |
| Sure, you might consider this to be a strange idea, but | | | | someone is bound to win. |
| hear this one out. Think about sitting at home, and | | | | Think about the Javelin or other throwing events that |
| several teams are crawling across an area. Your | | | | require hand eye coordination. Similar to those, you |
| country is getting ready to do a tag attack on an | | | | have to have good hand eye coordination in paint ball |
| unsuspecting opponent, several pops later you watch | | | | as well. While you are running and dodging, you are |
| as they take the individual out. Your heart is pumping | | | | pulling the trigger on your paintball gun and aiming it at |
| as they flip around and catch an opponent who was | | | | your opponents. While it sounds easy, it is anything but. |
| trying to sneak up on them. This excitement happens | | | | Think about the excitement that goes behind your |
| every day, and there is question as to why it has not | | | | team winning at a football game, or even soccer. We |
| been incorporated as an Olympic event. | | | | understand the physical demands, and the thrill that |
| It is physical, you have to be able to run, jog and crawl | | | | goes behind these. Paintball is no different, if anything |
| at quick paces. The equipment can become very | | | | the added levels of suspense take this sport to a |
| heavy, and will require some strength to maneuver | | | | whole new level. |
| around in it. Most important, if you wear out too soon, | | | | If you haven't tried paintball yet, then you don't |
| like track for example, you become an easy target. | | | | understand what you are missing. If you are among |
| Another important factor is that it does require team | | | | those who have experienced this sport, then you can |
| building. You need to be able to trust the people around | | | | see why it should be included in future Olympic events. |
| you to protect you and keep them protected. With the | | | | With all the physical and mental demands, it will also |
| paintballs flying, it can become difficult to keep track of | | | | give you one more thing. It will give you a sense of |
| a number of people, that is why your team needs a | | | | pride in your country, as well as another great sporting |
| proven formula to end up having success. | | | | event that can be enjoyed at the Olympics. |