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Skateboarding will make its Olympic Games debut in Tokyo (Olympic Watchers 5)

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Sakura Yosozumi waits to take the victory stand after winning the women's Park Final during an Olympic qualifying skateboard event at Lauridsen Skatepark, USA. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

There are two styles of competition, Park and Street. Japanese competitors are among the favourites to place for medals, especially in women's Park. Two big names to watch are World No.1 Misugu Okamoto and World No.2 Sakura Yosozumi.


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