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It's 'Pole sports' - not pole dancing
The International Pole Sports Federation is seeking official recognition by the International Olympic Committee, with a view to one day competing at the Games. But what is Pole Sports? IPSF President Katie Coates tells Sportshour that, if the pole was horizontal, they'd be classed as gymnastics - but one thing they are not is exotic dancers.
(Picture: An athlete competes in Pole Sports Credit: Getty Images)
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