THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) TODAY AGREED TO ADD BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, KARATE, SKATEBOARDing, SPORTS CLIMBING AND SURFING TO THE SPORTS lineup FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020. Plans call for staging the skateboarding and sports climbing events in temporary venues installed in urban settings, marking a historic step in bringing the Games to young people and reflecting the trend of urbanization of sport.