Surfer Omura aims to make Olympic splash
(WorldNews Japan)

FUJISAWA, Kanagawa >> Surfer Nao Omura had long dreamed the sport she loved would one day become an Olympic event. Her dream has become reality, as surfing will debut at the Olympics in about two years at the Tokyo Games. “Surfing became an Olympic sport while I was still an active athlete, and it’ll be held in Japan. It’s really amazing and still hard to believe,� Omura, Japan’s top female surfer, said. “In Japan, surfing is considered a recreational activity. I think many people will recognize the attractiveness of competitive surfing at the Tokyo Olympics. I’m so excited.� Omura, 25, has competed at an international level since taking part...