Seems "dependent on mechanical propulsion" would include shooting and archery, but maybe that's just me.The Olympic Charter indicates that in order to be accepted, a sport must be widely practiced by men in at least 75 countries and on four continents and by women in no fewer than 40 countries and on three continents. The sport must also increase the ‘‘value and appeal’’ of the Olympic Games and retain and reflect its modern traditions. There are numerous other rules, including bans on purely ‘‘mind sports’’ and sports dependent on mechanical propulsion. These rules have kept chess, automobile racing, and other recognized sports out of the Olympic Games.
But looking at those rules, where is synchronized swimming a competitive sport outside of Olympics?
75 countries have curling teams? Really? Name them.