How do olympic officials decide if a sport is popular enough to include in the games

“A sport may gain IOC recognition but not become a competing event at the Olympic Games. Bowling and chess are recognized sports, but they do not compete at the Games. To become a part of the Games, the sport's IF must apply for admittance by filing a petition establishing its criteria of eligibility to the IOC.” Britannica

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