Add Yo-Yoing to the Olympics

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Blaine Mauri-Newell and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

At first, I thought yo-yoing was just about performing a single trick. However, I quickly became fascinated by the fact that there are countless techniques to learn and even create. What started as a simple hobby gradually transformed into something much more. As yo-yo technology advanced allowing for longer spin times and greater stability it became possible to perform increasingly creative and complex tricks.

Going beyond that, the level of performances showcased at world competitions often feels like they surpass the limits of human ability. In just three minutes, competitors present breathtaking routines set to music, combining creativity, artistry, reflexes, judgment, precise muscle control, and intense concentration.

Yo-yoing is truly a discipline that requires both physical and mental excellence. Moreover, there is a well-developed and clear scoring system used to evaluate performances. For instance, we could adopt the judging system used at the 2024 World Yo-Yo Contest. In addition, we have the flexibility to add various rules or create new ways of hosting competitions, making the possibilities virtually endless.

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Jae Yup SongPetition StarterTo be honest, I know I’m not the best yo-yo player out there. I’ve seen what top-level players can do the precision, the creativity, the mastery. And I know how far I still have to go.

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Recent signers:
Blaine Mauri-Newell and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

At first, I thought yo-yoing was just about performing a single trick. However, I quickly became fascinated by the fact that there are countless techniques to learn and even create. What started as a simple hobby gradually transformed into something much more. As yo-yo technology advanced allowing for longer spin times and greater stability it became possible to perform increasingly creative and complex tricks.

Going beyond that, the level of performances showcased at world competitions often feels like they surpass the limits of human ability. In just three minutes, competitors present breathtaking routines set to music, combining creativity, artistry, reflexes, judgment, precise muscle control, and intense concentration.

Yo-yoing is truly a discipline that requires both physical and mental excellence. Moreover, there is a well-developed and clear scoring system used to evaluate performances. For instance, we could adopt the judging system used at the 2024 World Yo-Yo Contest. In addition, we have the flexibility to add various rules or create new ways of hosting competitions, making the possibilities virtually endless.

avatar of the starter
Jae Yup SongPetition StarterTo be honest, I know I’m not the best yo-yo player out there. I’ve seen what top-level players can do the precision, the creativity, the mastery. And I know how far I still have to go.

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Petition created on May 11, 2025