Rugby, golf eye Olympics halo but face Tokyo 2020 challengers

Rugby and golf thrived on their return to the Olympics after a century away, but will face new challengers in the battle to retain a place beyond the Toyko 2020 Games. Baseball/softball, karate, sport climbing, surfing and skateboarding will all be included in Japan and will be anxious to make a good impression to get a possible place among the so-called "core sports" with access to Olympic riches. Rugby's last Olympic incarnation was as a men's 15-a-side tournament in 1924 won by the United States.

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