There will be more action sports on the Olympic program for Tokyo 2020, as the IOC looks to modernize the Games and make them more appealing to a younger demographic.
Skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing will take their places among traditional sports such as athletics and swimming during this year’s Summer Games — and the next Games, too, as all three have been approved for Paris 2024.
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