Skateboarding in China
People were really interested in learning to ride, and in a few years Chinese skaters started appearing in almost every city I travelled to".
Many participants in the Powell events are still involved in the industry today, including Danny Zhang who co founded and created the name FLY Streetwear, with its first shop on ChangLe Lu.
He is considered to be a major contributor to bringing skateboarding from the greater China region to the world stage.
Yuan Fei (AKA Panda Mike) , who runs a skateshop in Qingdao and has the well-received skateboard brand, Lady.
Yuan Fei the recipient of Powell's first board in China, who in his 40's and is still skating hard, and Xia Yu (actor), who is now a well-known movie star and avid skateboard and snowboarder.
As urbanization increased and Western skaters started touring China, skateboarding began to gain popularity.
Skate parks started to emerge in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, providing dedicated spaces for skaters to practice and compete.
Events like the "International Skateboarding Open" and domestic competitions such as ProJam Finals, attracting both amateur and professional skaters.
The rise of social media also played a crucial role in popularizing skateboarding, allowing local skaters to share their skills and experiences with a global audience.
Chinese national team skaters such as Zoe Zeng-Wenhui, Skateboarding at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's street.
Current Landscape Today, skateboarding competitions in China are thriving, with numerous events held annually across the country.
The growth of skateboarding culture has also led to increased investment in infrastructure, including skate parks and training facilities.
As the sport continues to grow, it is likely to inspire even more athletes and enthusiasts, solidifying its place in the fabric of Chinese youth culture.
[2] Headquartered in Beijing, it was founded by Raph Cooper, a USC alum who had studied abroad at Peking University in 2000.
These brands include Vision Street Wear, Vans, DC Shoes Nike SB, Converse and Adidas.
Nike successfully launched some limited editions that are more expensive…[3] Vision Street Wear China in recent years have overtaken Vans in the core market, making impressive leaps towards national recognition.
VSW leaving a mark with its sponsored riders, events such as a unified Go Skateboarding Day with over 70 local skate shop partners involved, in 50 cities.
The park features an Intermediate level street course, a semi enclosed bowl, rails and the world’s first concrete pumptrack designed for multiperson races.
[citation needed] This park was created when the red metal ramps from the SMP skatepark were transferred to the YuanShen Stadium in 2008.
In May 2010, Woodward Youth Action Sports Camp opened in Daxing District; it contains facilities for skateboarding, BMX, and motocross and represents a government investment of $21.96 million.
Shenzhen is known for its smooth black marble ledges and police officer and security guards who are largely indifferent to skateboarding.
