Most boring sports?

[Metrostars]

Mens tennis used to be good a while back when you had good rivaleries with the likes of McEnroe, Connors and Becker. Women's tennis popularity has probably gotten better to the "changing designs of their athletic wear". Plus there's Sharapova.

Cricket, I've tried to watch it, just can't. Golf I like to play but never watch it. Some of the olympic sports like archery, fencing, curling.

I think the worst has to be that Equesterian Dressage at the Olympics. It's basically a horse walking in a certain way and dancing inside a box. From the Olympics website:

The rider has to execute a predetermined test of movements within an arena 60 x 20m. This test proves the harmonious development of the physique and ability of the horse, as well as the harmony and perfect understanding between the rider and the horse.

I just don't get it.

[Aberdonian Stu]

The balance between Men's and Women's tennis has swung firmly back in favour of the Men's game.

Women's has become boring as the Williams , Davenport, and to a lesser extent (and certainly not recently)Clijsters were far too mechanical. The Russians and Henin-Hardenne offer some hope but there is still a level of predictability and drabness that has come in since the demise of Hingis.

The Men's game hasn't looked this healthy for over a decade. Real variety in styles, one genius in Federer who can still be taken by most of the top ten on their day, and the quality in depth has really improved. Much better matches and the contrast between big hitters and more mobile players is actually more fun to watch now. The concept that big hitters is a recent phenomenon is a myth. Look at Rosco Tanner in the 70s, he served faster than Ivanisevic and with a wooden racquet. Quality always wins through and that's what we're seeing now quality players playing exciting tennis.

[Gibbe84]

The balance between Men's and Women's tennis has swung firmly back in favour of the Men's game.

Women's has become boring as the Williams , Davenport, and to a lesser extent (and certainly not recently)Clijsters were far too mechanical. The Russians and Henin-Hardenne offer some hope but there is still a level of predictability and drabness that has come in since the demise of Hingis.

The Men's game hasn't looked this healthy for over a decade. Real variety in styles, one genius in Federer who can still be taken by most of the top ten on their day, and the quality in depth has really improved. Much better matches and the contrast between big hitters and more mobile players is actually more fun to watch now. The concept that big hitters is a recent phenomenon is a myth. Look at Rosco Tanner in the 70s, he served faster than Ivanisevic and with a wooden racquet. Quality always wins through and that's what we're seeing now quality players playing exciting tennis.

You've gotta be kidding. Women's tennis is in it's healthiest state ever. Not only are most of the elite performers stunning to look at, but they also play at a high level and some great rivalries. You have the Williams' who are no longer unbeatable, the young Russians who are breaking through and then the Belgiums who can beat anyone on their day. It's way better than watching Federer winning anything worth a darn.

[onenilgameover]

No votes for snooker...should it even be an option...?

Grand Prix....Whats all that about? Snooze City

[Thunderblaster]

Cricket should be abolished as a sport. Ideal game for yupps watching it sipping English Afternoon Tea and nibbling cucomber sandwiches and clapping their hands to celebrate someone hitting the ball with a bat. The radio commentary of a cricket game is legendary; probably get more excitement broadcasting morning prayers from a convent.

[colblimp]

Cricket should be abolished as a sport. Ideal game for yupps watching it sipping English Afternoon Tea and nibbling cucomber sandwiches and clapping their hands to celebrate someone hitting the ball with a bat. The radio commentary of a cricket game is legendary; probably get more excitement broadcasting morning prayers from a convent.

Cricket is a fantastic sport! The only reason you lot hate it is, 1) It's played by English people, 2) you don't understand it. You need skill to play it, it's not just about chucking the ball at the bloke with the bat and him slogging it.

The most boring sport in the world has to be GAA. It's the biggest load of rubbish I've ever seen in my life. Yawn :rolleyes:

Rugby's rubbish as well, stop/start, give each other hugs whilst putting your hands through players legs and to top it all, a stupid shaped ball!

The best sport, after football, has to be womens synchronized swimming-for obvious reasons! :D

[Éanna]

Cricket should be abolished as a sport. Ideal game for yupps watching it sipping English Afternoon Tea and nibbling cucomber sandwiches and clapping their hands to celebrate someone hitting the ball with a bat. The radio commentary of a cricket game is legendary; probably get more excitement broadcasting morning prayers from a convent.
nonsense. cricket is a great sport, I'll admit some of the longer test games can get a bit boring at times, but I've seen some cracking games in my time

[Gibbe84]

Cricket is a fantastic sport! The only reason you lot hate it is, 1) It's played by English people, 2) you don't understand it. You need skill to play it, it's not just about chucking the ball at the bloke with the bat and him slogging it.

The most boring sport in the world has to be GAA. It's the biggest load of rubbish I've ever seen in my life. Yawn :rolleyes:

Rugby's rubbish as well, stop/start, give each other hugs whilst putting your hands through players legs and to top it all, a stupid shaped ball!

The best sport, after football, has to be womens synchronized swimming-for obvious reasons! :D

Not women's beach volley ball? :eek:

[colblimp]

Not women's beach volley ball? :eek:

Actually, you're quite right... Mind you, what about making 'Wet T-Shirt competitions' an olympic sport? The arenas would be packed to the rafters!! :D

[De Town]

Actually, you're quite right... Mind you, what about making 'Wet T-Shirt competitions' an olympic sport? The arenas would be packed to the rafters!! :D
I'd 2nd that :)

[KR's Post]

Worst one ever has to be CURLING, absolute $hit...... :eek:

[OwlsFan]

Cricket is a fantastic sport! The only reason you lot hate it is, 1) It's played by English people, 2) you don't understand it. You need skill to play it, it's not just about chucking the ball at the bloke with the bat and him slogging it:D

Cricket isn't just played by English people. Aussies wouldn't like that! In Ireland you should have a game of cricket against Rush CC sometime: "Ya wat!!?? Naw out ? Ya must be feckin' jokin!" Cricket in Ireland is played by all walks of life. And for those who think it's a poof's game, I'd love to have them standing holding a bat when a fast bowler comes in to bowl at them on some of the dodgy pitches we have to play on. I've seen more teeth lost and people taken to hospital playing cricket than in my many days playing soccer.

One day cricket matches can be one of the most exciting games there is.

[patsh]

I can't believe that Tennis is not there.

What a total crock of sh*te. Only for decent looking women in short skirts, the whole thing would be utterly pointless.....:D

[Roo69]

Worst one ever has to be CURLING, absolute $hit...... :eek:

Embarresed to say but i actually think curling is ok !!!!!!! :eek: I always watch it when the winter olympics are on.

Absolutey hate watching Snooker and Darts, so fcuking boring

[Stevo Da Gull]

Embarresed to say but i actually think curling is ok !!!!!!! :eek:

Absolutey hate watching Darts, so fcuking boring

:eek: Say it aint so.

Darts is my second favorite behind.... yip u guessed it- Curling :D :D , but seriously where would we be without football?

[Thunderblaster]

Agreed Owls fan.

And for anyone thats interested Ireland beat the West Indies last year :D ,one day we will beat the English ;)

Yawn!! :rolleyes:

[skitz3]

tennis is the worst sport ever.so f#*%ing boring that when it's on it makes me want to gouge my eyes out.unluckly for me my brother is a big fan and every year when wimbledons on i pray for rain and if that fails a power cut.