surfing

Attention is on the beach chosen to host Olympic surfing, with coverage of how the venue is being prepared for competition. The Los Angeles Games have put a spotlight on the surf beach that will welcome the world's best surfers, and people are discussing the location, the waves it offers, and what it means for the sport's Olympic profile.

Hurricanes Polo and Odalys are expected to send powerful waves to the Southern California coast, which has already been battered by recent severe weather. Forecasts warn of dangerous surf and coastal conditions, and residents are being urged to stay clear of beaches as emergency crews continue dealing with damage from earlier storms.