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Andy Burnham tries skateboarding after doubting if it should be in the Olympics and says it's 'harder than it looks'

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Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Andy Burnham says he regrets doubting whether skateboarding should be an Olympic sport as he tries riding a board himself – and takes his first slams.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester stoked an online furore when he took to social media during the street section of the skateboarding competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mr Burnham had tweeted: “Not at all sure about skateboarding as an Olympic sport,” together with a ‘confused face’ emoji. READ MORE: Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of murder after body found at flat It was the inaugural outing for skateboarding in the games, and its inclusion had already proved controversial among some, including World Athletics

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