Skateboarding: “F*** the Olympics”

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Abstract

Granting skateboarding entry to the Tokyo Olympics was a strategic move to sustain interest in its flagship events among younger generations and new media consumers. This chapter provides more info on the sport of skateboarding and its prominence in Japan.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationJapan through the Lens of the Tokyo Olympics
EditorsBarbara Holthus, Isaac Gagné, Wolfram Manzenreiter, Franz Waldenberger
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter3
Pages12
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)9781003033905
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2020

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 504027 Special sociology
  • 602020 Japanese studies

Keywords

  • Olympic Games
  • Skateboarding
  • Japan
  • Tokyo 2020

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