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How many new sports have been included in 2020 Olympics
A
10
B
25
C
33
D
42
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At Tokyo 2020, the IOC has included four new sports-karate, surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. Baseball and softball are making a return to the Olympic list. Here is a list of all the games at the Tokyo Olympics.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Tokyo Olympics look like no other Summer Games before and that’s partially because this year’s competition will feature several brand-new sports: 3x3 basketball, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and karate.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are seven new events at the Olympic Winter Games programme with the inclusion of the women’s monobob, men’s and women’s freestyle skiing Big Air events, and mixed team events in short track, ski jumping, snowboard cross and freestyle skiing aerials all set to make their exciting debuts at the Games!

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2021, one year late, Tokyo will host the event and will feature new Olympic sports, including surfing, sport climbing, skateboarding, baseball and karate. The Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games will feature five new sports.

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