We all have our favourite Olympic sports. Me, I’m a gymnastics girlie at heart. But did you know that some fan-favourite sports weren’t even IN the Olympics until recently? Olympic events change all the time — so let’s just take a minute to appreciate all the sports that didn’t get their moment of glory until recently:
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Breaking — 2024
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Surfing — 2021
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Skateboarding — 2021
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Climbing — 2021
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Karate — 2021
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BMX Freestyle — 2021
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Rugby 7s — 2016
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Golf — 2016
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And now, what’s new for upcoming Olympics, starting with: Ski Mountaineering — 2026
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Flag Football — 2028
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Squash — 2028
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Baseball and Softball — 2028
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Cricket — 2028
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Lacrosse — 2028