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The OC’s favorite surf writer Layland Connelly<\/strong> has the scoop on the latest from the USA Surfing’s<\/strong> battle to administer surfing in the LA Olympics<\/strong>. Yes, USA Surfing is the official national governing body (or NGB as they say) for surfing now, according to the OC Register<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSurfing is a sport that has deep roots in Southern California, and will no doubt be a highlight of the LA28 games,\u201d Gene Sykes<\/strong>, USOPC chair, said Wednesday during the board meeting briefing. \u201cThe obligation of the NGB is significant, and the process by which we determine capabilities in the long and short term is one we take very seriously. USA Surfing\u2019s new leadership and new approach has made this moment possible.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n It really shouldn’t be this difficult, but it’s the Olympics so it is. For all the details, click the link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n