How the Olympics led to a skateboard revival
Skateboarding grabbed the headlines when it made its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Skateboarding latecomer Josh Sutton finds out more about its renaissance in the UK.
Perhaps one of the most unexpected reactions among the public, following skateboarding’s debut at the Tokyo Olympics, was the surprise and delight at the display of camaraderie and mutual support among those participating.
It stood as a reminder to all of the old adage, ‘it’s not the winning, it’s the taking part that counts.’ The sight of competitors hugging and rooting for each other in open competition is not one you see with most sports, where often it is some form of rivalry that attracts the largest crowds.
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