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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics<\/strong> haven’t been held yet, but that isn’t stopping the International Olympic Committee<\/strong> from confirming that surfing will be in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics<\/strong>. They also announced that the surfing events will be held just a short 9,759 mile commute from Paris at Teahupo\u2019o. Good for surf, bad for people who want to watch surfing and the decathlon in person.<\/p>\n \u201cSurfing is perfect for the new era of the Games and selecting our sport for the Olympic Programme \u2013 with Tahiti as the venue \u2013 is testimony to Paris 2024\u2019s creative and inclusive spirit. This decision also aligns with the IOC\u2019s wider objective to apply new, innovative approaches to Games hosting,” said International Surfing Association President Fernando Aguerre<\/strong>. \u201cWe are excited to be part of the Olympic journey to 2024 with the IOC and Paris, and we believe we have generated great momentum now for Surfing\u2019s long-term, permanent inclusion in the Olympic Programme. . .The conditions at Teahupo\u2019o offer an amazing performance wave that will excite athletes and captivate fans. Elite surfers \u2013 men and women \u2013 compete here regularly and are eager to compete for Olympic glory at Teahupo\u2019o. With 22 men and 22 women surfers, we are happy to reaffirm our total commitment to gender equality and fair sport.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Not sure how many countries have surfers who can brave the wave at Teahupo’o, but it will be fun to watch them try, that’s for certain. For the official word from the ISA, please follow the jump.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n La Jolla, California, December 7, 2020 – The International Surfing Association (ISA) today welcomes and celebrates the confirmation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board of Surfing on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Programme \u2013 with Tahiti as the selected location.<\/p>\n The IOC decision is a significant milestone in the sport\u2019s journey to long-term, permanent inclusion in the Olympic Programme.<\/p>\n The world-renowned reef break, Teahupo\u2019o, where the Paris 2024 Olympic Surfing event will take place, is recognised for its truly extraordinary, optimal conditions and will be an exceptional platform for the sport, allowing the world\u2019s best athletes to shine.<\/p>\n Sustainability was always a key consideration for the ISA and the IOC in the selection of Tahiti, with the bespoke concept promising to deliver a sustainable and low carbon impact event ensuring the natural environment of the island is preserved.<\/p>\n The Olympic Surfing event in Tahiti will build on Surfing\u2019s debut at Tokyo 2020 next year and will provide a truly authentic surfing experience. As a world-renowned surf location, the Paris 2024 competition in Tahiti will pay homage to the culture and heritage of the sport, as well as to the key role that Teahupo\u2019o plays in modern surf culture.<\/p>\n ISA President Fernando Aguerre said today:<\/p>\n \u201cSurfing is perfect for the new era of the Games and selecting our sport for the Olympic Programme \u2013 with Tahiti as the venue \u2013 is testimony to Paris 2024\u2019s creative and inclusive spirit. This decision also aligns with the IOC\u2019s wider objective to apply new, innovative approaches to Games hosting.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to be part of the Olympic journey to 2024 with the IOC and Paris, and we believe we have generated great momentum now for Surfing\u2019s long-term, permanent inclusion in the Olympic Programme.<\/p>\n \u201cThe conditions at Teahupo\u2019o offer an amazing performance wave that will excite athletes and captivate fans. Elite surfers \u2013 men and women \u2013 compete here regularly and are eager to compete for Olympic glory at Teahupo\u2019o. With 22 men and 22 women surfers, we are happy to reaffirm our total commitment to gender equality and fair sport.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re excited to work in close collaboration with our friends at Paris 2024, and to delivering an event in line with their vision for a truly spectacular Olympic Games. With Teahupo\u2019o as the backdrop, we have no doubt the Games will leave a legacy that touches generations for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Chair of the ISA Athletes\u2019 Commission, Justine Dupont said:<\/p>\n \u201cAs an athlete there is no greater achievement than competing at the Olympic Games and amongst the surfers there is huge excitement about Paris 2024, especially with Tahiti as the location.<\/p>\n In surfing, Teahupo\u2019o is a sacred place, rich in history and tradition and without a doubt, one of the most exciting, consistent waves in the world for our sport.<\/p>\n \u201cI know I can speak on behalf of my fellow surfers in saying that we can\u2019t wait to showcase our sport in Tahiti at the Paris Games in 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 2020 Tokyo Olympics haven’t been held yet, but that isn’t stopping the International Olympic Committee from confirming that surfing will be in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. 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