Nyjah Huston and skateboarding hit the Olympics – but is the sport selling out?

Some skating purists may see the Olympics as the antithesis of their values. But the sport has been awash with corporate money for decades

He has hosted Justin Bieber at his private skate park and guest-starred opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the TV show Ballers. Now Nyjah Huston is aiming to become an Olympic champion as skateboarding makes its debut in Tokyo.

Medals are on offer in two disciplines at the Ariake Urban Sports Park. In street, competitors skate on outdoor furniture and obstacles such as handrails, benches and stairs. Park features lofty tricks in steep-sided bowls.

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