Skateboarding has been officially recognized as one of the five new sports at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which means that skateboarding, traditionally seen as entertainment, now has an Olympic aura. The title “professional skateboarder” is still a bit of a foreign concept in the UK. Unlike other mainstream sports, most skateboarders play mostly on theirContinue reading “Skateboarding into the Olympics, but these kids are worried about “losing their freedom.””
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What do Young Skateboarders Think of Skateboarding in the Olympics?
Skateboarding, surfing, rock climbing, baseball and karate have been voted into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but the idea of skateboarding into the Olympics has stirred up a lot of discussion. Many people do not define skateboarding as a sport, especially the young people it is more like a way of showing off their lifestyle. SkateboardingContinue reading “What do Young Skateboarders Think of Skateboarding in the Olympics?”
