The two disciplines will be part of the 2016 and 2020 Games as a result of the vote , a move that prompted IRB president Bernard Lapasset to tell reporters : `` This is an historic moment for our sport and for the global rugby community , who were united in their support . '' The people have voted rugby union sevens and golf into the 2016 Olympic Games . Rugby sevens garnered 81 votes in favor of their inclusion with 6 against . Golf was voted into the Olympics with 63 votes to 27 with just two abstentions . The Olympic Games in 2016 will be held in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .
The people have voted rugby union sevens and golf into the 2016 Olympic Games . Rugby sevens garnered 81 votes in favor of their inclusion with 6 against . Golf was voted into the Olympics with 63 votes to 27 with just two abstentions . The Olympic Games in 2016 will be held in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil .