Olympic surfing just not Wright for world title contender

Owen Wright of Australia surfs during the men's Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Billabong Rio Pro championship at Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro May 9, 2012. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian world championship contender Owen Wright believes surfing is closer to an art form than a sport and would not be a good fit at the Olympics.

Surfing was one of eight sports shortlisted for possible inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games on Monday as the Olympic movement looks to engage a younger audience.