Some will tell them they're dreaming, but jousters say their sport would make a great addition to the Olympics.

The medieval martial art of jousting isn't as popular as it was during the heyday of chivalry, but that hasn't stopped the English Heritage Society from launching a petition, calling for jousting's inclusion in the 2020 Olympics.

'The Sport of Kings' as they call it, features "skill and athleticism found in many Olympic events."

Top level professional jouster Phillip Leitch beleives there is no reason why jousting shouldn't be included, given the sporting programme of the games.

"I'd probably suggest that jousting is not the strangest sport that has ever been seen at the Olympics."

He said it would fit just as comfortable in the modern Olympic games as "pigeon shooting" and "solo synchronised swimming, if that's even possible to be a thing."

"I don't see any reason why our jousting couldn't be the next demonstration sport at the Olympics."

Jousting in the 21st century still takes place in traditional suits of armour, both for the protection of riders and for authenticity.

"The armour is actually an important safety feature" said Leitch, who compared the equipment used to judo, which "hasn't changed in 1000 years."

And for those who have watched Australian movie The Castle, and wanted the question answered about how much a set of jousting sticks (lances) should cost, Leitch said they were reasonably affordable.

"Realistically, they'll be anywhere between $6 and $50 per lance, depending on the style of joust you're doing."

Phillip Leitch is the resident knight of Kryal Castle in Australia.

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