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Drums and dance open Tahiti’s Olympic surfing extravaganza

By NBC Olympics

Published July 26, 2024 4:44 PM

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Tahiti welcomed the 2024 Olympic surfing event on Friday with blazing sunshine, songs and Polynesian culture honoring the sport’s ancient roots, a world away from the rain of the Games’ opening ceremony in Paris.

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