Unfortunately it was not to be and the nod was given instead to breakdancing, surfing, climbing and skateboarding. Although the recommended sports must now await final approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in December 2020, this would appear to be a formality.An IOC spokesperson has already indicated that they are pleased with the proposal as it was in line with its aim of rejuvenating the Olympics: “We are pleased to see that Paris 2024’s proposal for new sports to the Olympic programme is very much in line with the reforms of Olympic Agenda 2020, which is striving to make the Olympic programme gender-balanced, more youth-focused and more urban.”