“One sport gets removed from the Olympics. Which?”

Baseball and Softball often struggle with widespread international participation compared to other sports, leading to discussions about their place in the Olympic lineup. Their removal would allow for the inclusion of sports that have gained popularity worldwide, thus increasing the Games' global appeal.

Modern Pentathlon is a sport that combines fencing, swimming, equestrian, running, and shooting, and while it has a unique history and requires a wide range of skills, it has relatively low participation and viewership compared to other Olympic sports, making it a potential candidate for removal. Additionally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has considered dropping Modern Pentathlon in the past due to concerns about its popularity and accessibility. The IOC's efforts to modernize and refresh the Olympic program may also lead to the removal of less popular sports like Modern Pentathlon.

This sport combines five distinct disciplines, which some argue is overly complex and logistically challenging. Additionally, its global participation and appeal have been questioned compared to other Olympic sports.

Baseball has been removed from the Olympics in recent years. Explanation: While baseball was included in several Summer Olympics, including the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2008 games, it was not included in the 2012, 2016, or 2020 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to remove baseball along with softball for the 2020 Games, citing the need to include more gender-balanced sports. The decision was made to focus on sports with stronger global participation and broader appeal.

Wrestling was removed from the Olympic program after the 2012 Games but reinstated for the 2020 Games, making it a notable example of a sport removed and later reinstated. (Note: No current sport is scheduled for removal, but wrestling is a well-documented past example.)

Explanation: Tennis is widely played but not a traditional Olympic sport, reflecting changing sports trends and the focus on popular athletic activities in modern athletic events.

The choice of removing Modern Pentathlon from the Olympics may stem from its relatively low popularity compared to other events, as well as concerns about the practical challenges and costs associated with hosting it. Additionally, some may argue that it doesn't quite align with the global appeal and prestige of other Olympic sports.

It has long been one of the lowest-profile and most expensive sports, with a unique and complex format that has been heavily criticized for lack of spectator appeal; the removal of equestrian elements and a push for reform highlight its precarious position.

That said, sports that have faced the most removal pressure include modern pentathlon (due to its niche appeal and the controversial horse riding element) and race walking (sometimes criticized as arcane). But removing any sport eliminates opportunities for athletes and enthusiasts. A better approach might be rotating sports or adding rather than subtracting.

While events like modern pentathlon or race walking are frequently rumored for elimination due to declining viewership or modernization efforts, the International Olympic Committee's decisions are ultimately subjective. Predicting a single removal involves speculation rather than an objective consensus.

The decision depends on subjective factors such as global participation rates, viewer interest, historical significance, and logistical costs, none of which point to one obvious candidate. Different stakeholders—athletes, fans, the IOC, and host cities—would prioritize entirely different events for removal or retention.

Historically, any sport changes in the Olympics are influenced by factors like global popularity, TV ratings, participation levels, and the ability to demonstrate gender equality. Wrestling, once considered for removal, ultimately retained its place, emphasizing the challenge in predicting such decisions. Therefore, without specific information from the International Olympic Committee, it's not possible to responsibly identify a sport that "will" be removed.

The IOC periodically reviews sports to ensure they meet the criteria of universality, global appeal, and alignment with the Olympic spirit. Sports that do not meet these standards may be candidates for removal, but the process is transparent and involves extensive consultation within the Olympic movement. Without specific data or a formal IOC decision, any assertion about which sport will be removed would be conjectural and not responsibly supported.

For the 2028 Los Angeles Games, the sport removed relative to recent Games is weightlifting's... actually, weightlifting was reinstated; the sport dropped is boxing (removed for 2028 due to governance issues with the IBA, though it may return). Modern pentathlon was also nearly dropped for 2028 but was saved after reforms. So the most current answer: boxing, removed from the 2028 Olympics amid disputes with its international federation — though the IOC has allowed a pathway for its possible reinstatement.

No specific Olympics edition or IOC decision is referenced, so there is no factual basis to pick a sport. Any named sport would be invented speculation rather than a responsible answer.