Ultimate Frisbee is now eligible as an Olympic sport

Sunday was a huge day in the world of flying disc sports. The International Olympic Committee announced that they are officially recognizing the World Flying Disc Federation — which means Ultimate Frisbee could potentially be included in future Olympic Games.

For those who don't know, Ultimate Frisbee is a little like football, although without physical contact between players and, traditionally, participants are responsible for their own foul and line calls.

The World Flying Disc Federation also governs Beach Ultimate and disc golf, according to Sports Illustrated. Although Ultimate is now eligible to be an Olympic sport — alongside other Summer Olympic sports like volleyball and gymnastics — it will have to beat out other more established sports for inclusion in Tokyo or elsewhere. Watch out, badminton!

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