
Once a niche sport, skateboarding will debut on the global stage at the Tokyo games. See how people are coming together to change the sport for the better.
@SkateNationGH • Nonprofit Organization
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“It was the first time people recognized there was a skate culture in Ghana.”
—Sandy Alibo
They used Messenger to join him, WhatsApp to stay tight as a crew, and Facebook to grow a community around the world.
users follow skateboarding creators on Instagram globally.
people are members of groups about skateboarding on Facebook globally.
“It’s like art—never finished. I’m just trying to leave it better than I found it.”
—Richie Jackson
One trick reimagined over 72,000 ways. When creators on Instagram began posting videos of #NoComply, it inspired skaters of all levels to share their fresh takes on an old school trick.
“Why learn from one dance partner when you can learn from thousands.”
—Ryan Lee
“We are on our time, and in our own world.”
—Tyshawn Jones
Tyshawn Jones and his friends do everything together. When they’re not skating the streets of New York, they use Oculus to connect virtually, sharing an experience and a frame of mind.
We change the game when we find each other.
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