The International Olympic Committee Session took place in Lausanne, Switzerland. The four sports showcasing 12 events received unanimous approval which includes break dance, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing. These four games are provisionally added in the event of Paris Olympic 2024. Official confirmation of the full sporting programme and athlete places in the French capital is expected at an IOC Executive Board meeting in December 2020. Tokyo 2020 Olympics Podiums to Be Made of Recycled Plastic.

Three-time Olympic champion and head of the Paris 2024 organising committee Tony Estanguet stated that there are plans to make Olympic more artistic and urban. The intention is to include games which can reach out to the youth. Paris 2024 will use 95% existing or temporary venues to stage the competitions featuring 248 athletes.

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International Surfing Association president Fernando Aguerre expressed his happiness by stating that surfing is truly ‘Made For Sharing’ in line with Paris 2024 values. According to Aguerre, surfing combines high-performance action with a connection to the environment, sustainability and self-improvement.

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