The New Kids On Their Blocks At The Tokyo Games
07/14/21 AT 9:40 PM
While the Olympics emphasise their history, they also try to refresh the programme to broaden the appeal, include sports that are popular in host nations and to reflect changing attitudes.
The International Olympic Committee has said it wants to promote youth-oriented sports and make gender equality a big focus for Tokyo .
The Games will include six sports that were not on the programme in Rio as well as adding four fresh disciplines in existing sports and a string of mixed events in traditional sports. Friendly fire: Satoko Yamada (L) and Seiji Morikawa of Japan compete in 10m pistol test event in Tokyo in May Photo: AFP / Philip FONG