Lobby the IOC in order for whittling to become an Olympic Sport.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport should create a task force in order to lobby the IOC for Whittling to be recognised as a sport. They should then have direct involvement in the process of applying to become an Olympic Sport at the earliest opportunity.

Whittling meets almost all requirements stipulated by the Olympic charter.

Sports with similar characteristics are currently already included in the Olympic programme. Whittling is a true test of precision, accuracy, strategy, hand-eye coordination and pressure.

We, the undersigned urge the Government to step in, in order for Whittling to have the best chance at becoming an Olympic Sport, and to gain the recognition the sport and it's competitors deserve.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

Timeline

4 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
10 Feb 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Feb 2021

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