2021 Summer Olympics are here, and the competition will look a little different this year. Not only are coronavirus restrictions in place throughout the host city of Tokyo, Japan — mandating empty stands and strict quarantines within the Olympic Village — but there are a few new sports and events making their Olympic debut.
Beloved Japanese sports like karate and baseball will get a chance to shine at the Tokyo Games, while new sports with ever-increasing popularity, like sport climbing and skateboarding, join the Olympic program for the first time, with the hope of many years of competition to come.Read on below to learn about each of the new sports at the 2021 Summer Games, including scoring rules, front-runners to watch and the latest.
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