Rugby fans everywhere are getting more excited with the prospect of having their favorite sport included in the Olympics in the near future.

According to reports, the aforementioned sport is now recommended for inclusion at the 2016 Olympics. Other sports such as golf and female boxing are also passed for approval.

An International Olympic Committee executive board approved the recommendations of both golf and rugby for inclusion at the 2016 Games while female boxing is recommended for the 2012 Games.

A lot of rugby, golf and women’s boxing athletes are now gearing up for these major events, with some rethinking about their retirement plans and scheduling it after the Games, if the body and age permit.

Despite this wonderful development, it will still be a long road before the actual approval or inclusion of these sports in the Games. Basically, rugby and golf officials will conduct comprehensive presentations during a full IOC session. This will take place on October 9 this year in Copenhagen, Denmark. By that time, it would be made known if the sports actually made the cut.

Rugby and golf won over sports such as karate, softball, baseball and squash.