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Surfing on the California coastline at dusk in Cardiff.

The 2020 Olympics will feature surfing, skateboarding, baseball, karate and more

August 4, 2016
Sports

The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to add new sports to the official games roster, in an effort organizers hope will get young people pumped again about the event.

The 2020 Olympics will feature surfing, skateboarding, baseball, karate and more

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