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Subject: Women's Rugby, Men's Skiing, Sailing, Equestrian. Where Does It End?

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Date Posted: 14:04:44 01/25/25 Sat
In reply to: M3 's message, "Re: Why Does Harvard Have A Women's Rugby Team?" on 11:24:05 01/25/25 Sat

Alpine skiers? Check.

Sailors? Check.

Equestrian riders? Check.

Why not chess then? What's that? It's not a sport? Chess players don't sweat? I am a lifelong sailor and chess player. I can attest that, when played at a championship level, there is more sweating going on at a chess table than in the cockpit of a sailboat.

What's that? Chess is too esoteric, too obscure?

I can guarantee you that the most popular "sport" on every single Ivy League campus right now is poker. Is it a "sport"? It's on ESPN, CBS Sports and regional sports networks more than skiing, sailing or equestrian, I'll tell you that. The market has spoken.

Do you support Ivy League varsity chess teams or poker teams?

Just because you have a requisite number of individuals on campus who like a particular game or sport does not justify setting aside preferred slots at the admissions office for a varsity team.

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