Bad news for core skateboarders. But good news for corporate skateboarding fans as the Olympics officially announced that skateboarding will return in Paris in 2024.
World Skate SB announced the official return of skateboarding as an Olympic sport with one year left as a countdown.
While the decision has been met with joy from corporate skate fanatics, it has also ignited controversy and disappointment among core skaters who view the Olympics' involvement as a departure from its roots.
Skateboarding's inclusion in the Olympics occurred during the Tokyo 2020 Games, marking a groundbreaking moment for the sport.
However, the move had mixed reactions and raised concerns about how the Olympics would mesh with the rebellious, anti-establishment spirit inherent to skateboarding culture.
The announcement has rekindled debates, with many core skaters expressing frustration over co-opting what they love with corporations milking the skate scene.
There are worries about the commercialization of skateboarding that often accompanies Olympic involvement.
Core skateboarders argue that the Olympics should focus on traditional sports and leave skateboarding untouched by corporate interests.