Often seen as renegade or visionary, characterized by dizzying midair turns and twists, skateboarding will make its way to the structured and mainstream universe of the Olympic Games. Some athletes have expressed excitement and gratitude in the idea that skateboarding will get more exposure for a sport, while others fear that the Olympics will harm the lifestyle and culture which accompany it.
I assume no one will know the way the game might change before the Olympics arrive next season, but for the time being, you can read all about the structure, scoring and credentials process for skateboarding in the 2020 Olympics. Skateboarding at the Olympics contains two areas: park and street.
Everything you should know about skateboarding at the 2020 Summer Olympics guide
