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Individual Sports
1 players
both
board, wheel
10 essential rules
Skateboarding made its Olympic debut at the postponed 2020 Tokyo Games in 2021, marking a historic moment for action sports. The sport is governed internationally by World Skate (formerly the International Roller Sports Federation, FIRS), which administers the World Skate Skateboarding Competitio...
The World Skate rules for required equipment in skateboarding specify no restrictions on board dimensions or configurations but mandate human-powered boards without motors. Width varies by discipline: Street decks are 7.75-8.25 inches, Park decks are 8.0-8.5 inches wide. Trucks match deck width and height affects turning radius and wheel spin.
World Skate rules impose no specific restrictions on skateboard dimensions, component brands, or configurations. The board must be human-powered only — no motorized or mechanically assisted boards are permitted.
Helmet (Park): Mandatory for all Park competitors. Must be a certified skateboarding helmet meeting CPSC, ASTM F1492, EN 1078, or equivalent safety standards. Multi-impact foam helmets (not single-impact cycling helmets) are required. Must fit securely with a fastened chin strap.; Helmet (Street)...
Athletes must wear the uniform of their national federation during Olympic competition; Shoes must be closed-toe skate shoes — no sandals, slip-ons without heel counters, or barefoot riding; No jewelry or accessories that may pose a safety hazard
The Street course is a purpose-built environment that simulates urban architecture. Courses may be modular (assembled from prefabricated elements) or permanent concrete installations.
Purpose-built skateboarding courses.
The Park course is a continuous bowl/pool-based structure with varying depths, transitions, and coping profiles. Key specifications: Dimensions: Approximately 30 m × 25 m (98 ft × 82 ft) minimum competition area; Depth: Varies from 1.5 m to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11.5 ft). Shallower sections provide spee...
Course must be inspected and approved by the World Skate Technical Delegate before competition; Practice sessions scheduled to allow athletes to learn the course; Water, debris, and foreign objects must be removed immediately from the riding surface
Skateboarding is an individual sport. Olympic events feature 22 athletes per discipline (Street men, Street women, Park men, Park women — 88 athletes total).
Individual competition. Qualification → Finals.
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