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TOKYO (Reuters) - Tug of war, sumo wrestling, surfing and frisbee throwing are among 26 sports leading the charge for an Olympic place after Games officials opened the door for new attractions at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
The 26, which also include korfball, billiards, orienteering, bridge and chess, have applied for inclusion in the Games, Tokyo organizers said on Friday.
Baseball and softball, united under the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), were also on the list and will be strong favorites to return to the Olympics for the first time since Asia last hosted the Games in Beijing in 2008.