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In 2016, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) finally confirmed that surfing would be included in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for the first time.

UK Sport Progression Funding supports the long-term medal potential of new sports. With a forward-looking 12-year approach to delivering success, it aims to uncover the champions of tomorrow.
For GB Surfing, this means that we will not be judged on our medal success at the Paris 2024 Olympics or the LA 2028 Olympics, but rather on the development of our athletes.

Surfing contests usually involve 2 or 4 person heats with the best 1 or 2 going through to the next round.
In each heat, the surfers can catch any number of waves, but only their 2 highest scoring waves will be counted.
A 5-person judging panel scores every wave out of 10. Waves are judged on the degree of difficulty, combination of major manoeuvres, and flow.

Longboard surfing uses longer surfboards, typically 9’0” or longer. It represents a more traditional style of surfing with a focus on footwork, creativity, flow and style.
Shortboard surfing represents the pinnacle of high performance. These boards are typically around the same height as the surfer is tall. Shortboards offer more responsiveness, making it easier to pick up speed and perform big aggressive turns, airs and barrels.

This decision is made by the Olympic Games Organising Committee. Only they can propose the inclusion of additional events to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
A decision on the sports included in the LA 2028 Olympics and Paralympics is likely to be made in October 2023.

Any surfing team, Olympic discipline or not, entering a competition as a British Team needs to adhere to GB Surfing’s Selection Criteria. GB Surfing will then oversee the selection process. Although GB Surfing will help run these teams, their funding will be independent of GB Surfing’s UK Sport progression funding.