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That is the bid by the International Rugby Board and big names in rugby like Bryan Habana, Humphrey Kwange, and even the New Zealand 7s womens and mens team, to include 7s in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil and it has proven successful.
Rugby 7s along Golf have been included into the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janerio after the International Olympic Committee Executive Board voted late last night.
The IOC Board's decision follows a voting held two months ago where the two sports were voted in.
Golf had 63 votes for while there were 27 against while Rugby 7s had 81 votes for and 8 votes against.
Jacques Rogge speaking on the inclusion of the two sports to the Olympics.
Meanwhile, National Digicel Fiji 7s Coach, Illiesa Tanivula who is currently preparing his side for the Dubai 7s in December, said this is a chance to put small island names in the spotlight.
This will be the first time Rugby 7s will be played in the Olympics as the 15s code was played only four times during the ealry 1900's with France, Australia and USA claiming Gold medals.
England 7s captain and IRB World 7s player of the year, Ollie Philips has described the inclusion as fabulous news for the sport while former All Black great Jonah Lomu saying the news is a boost for both men and womens rugby in the Pacific.
The inclusion will see the two sports included in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games and will see golf great like Tiger Woods and even rugby teams like Fiji and New Zealand taking part.
