Shanghai to stage Olympic Qualifier Series in May
Shanghai will hold the Olympic Qualifier Series for BMX freestyle, skateboarding, breaking and sport climbing in mid-May at the Huangpu Riverside.
According to the organizing committee, the preliminary rounds will take place on May 16 and 17, and the final rounds will be held on May 18 and 19, incorporating the concept of "youth, urban and openness."
A total of 464 athletes are expected to compete in the event, and so far 288 have confirmed their participation in BMX freestyle, sport climbing and breaking (participants for skateboarding to be confirmed by World Skate this week), including a number of Olympic champions and world champions.
The organizers said that during the event, a festival that combines music, art, fashion, street dance and other elements will also be staged in the competition venue.
Tickets are expected to go on sale in early April, with two types of Festival Tickets and Competition Tickets on offer.
"The Series offers a new Olympic immersive experience, where sport is blended with music, art, and culture in a single Urban Park. The Huangpu Riverside venue has it all, it is a fantastic place and perfect setup for the inaugural edition of the Olympic Qualifier Series," said Pierre Fratter-Bardy, associate director of Olympic Games Strategy and Development of International Olympic Committee.
Related articles
US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease2024-05-21Bleday homers, Estes earns first win as A's beat Mariners 8
SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie starter Joey Estes struck out five in five solid innings after being called up2024-05-21Frankie Bridge shows off her abs in a glamorous pink silk co
Frankie Bridge put on a glamorous display as she arrived at the 2024 British Academy Television Awar2024-05-21Pakistan to take urgent measures to boost export competitiveness: PM
ISLAMABAD, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the trade a2024-05-21Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Investigators returned Monday to the home of a New York architect charg2024-05-21For mom this Mother's Day, why not make homemade jam? Just don't tell her how easy it is
Mother’s Day always feels like a bit of a push-pull to me on many levels. Leaving the wide range of2024-05-21
atest comment