Things to know about the sports making their Olympic debut: Skateboarding, Surfing and Karate.

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The long-awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympics kick off today, with brand new sports added to the Games program: Skateboarding, Surfing, Karate, Sport Climbing and Baseball/Softball. According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), to make the cut, a sport must be governed by the International Federation, practised widely worldwide, and meet several other vital criteria. Host countries […]