what new sports have been added to the olympics

what new sports have been added to the olympics

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New sports have been added to the Olympics in recent years. Here is a list of the new sports that have been added to the Olympics:

2020 Tokyo Olympics

  • Skateboarding
  • Sport climbing
  • Surfing
  • Karate

2024 Paris Olympics

  • Breaking (competitive breakdancing)
  • Sport climbing
  • Skateboarding
  • Surfing
  • Kitesurfing
  • Mixed 470 and offshore sailing
  • Womens and mens extreme slalom
  • Womens weight class in boxing
  • Skeet shooting
  • Athletic event replacing the 50km

2028 Los Angeles Olympics

  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Flag Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Squash
  • Cricket

The process of adding and removing Olympic sports is based on popularity, historical merit, and the host nations preferences.

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