Hip-Hop Olympics

Like many folks, my attention has been focused on the Olympics but especially all the snowboarding events. They have been fun to watch and help break down some of the traditional stodginess of the Olympics.

I could not help but notice, though, that these new sports seem to cater to middle/upper class white Americans and Europeans. (BTW - has anyone else noticed how various tribes are on display at these Olympic Games but relatively few native peoples appear to be participating in the actual events?) This got me thinking that hip-hop might be as old as snowboard and mogul skiing. Why not include some hip-hop related events? Certainly, b-boying is athletic and could be incorporated. A turntablist competition would probably draw some real interest as well. With all that new construction in Vancouver, there would be a lot of opportunities for graffitti as well.