As an expert in sports and the Olympic Games, I can confirm that Surfing was indeed introduced to the Olympic program for the first time at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The International Surfing Association had been advocating for the inclusion of surfing in the Olympics for quite some time before achieving this milestone. While the reference to the 2020 Games might suggest that surfing is a recent addition, it's important to note that the sport will continue to be featured in future Olympic Games as well, making it a permanent part of the Olympic program. read more >>

Surfing at the Summer Olympics will make its debut in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. After several attempts at inclusion in the Olympics, the International Surfing Association has been successful in getting surfing included in the 2020 Games.read more >>