First LA28 Olympic Skateboarding Qualifying Event Kicks Off In Rome
The first qualifying event for Olympic skateboarding ahead of the LA28 Games has been announced. The World Skateboarding Tour's Rome World Cup 2026 will take place from June 7 to June 21, featuring competitions in both park and street disciplines. Over 440 skateboarders from 66 nations are expected to participate, with prize money totaling $200,000 for each discipline.
- ▪The event will run from June 7 to June 21, 2026.
- ▪More than 440 skateboarders from 66 nations are expected to compete.
- ▪The total prize money for each discipline is $200,000.
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BusinessSportsMoneyFirst LA28 Olympic Skateboarding Qualifying Event Kicks Off In RomeByMichelle Bruton,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Bruton covers action sports and the Olympics and Paralympics.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 04:05pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.In a press conference at Rome's Piazza Del Campidoglio, World Skate announced the launch of World Skateboarding Tour’s World Cup Rome 2026, the first skateboard qualifying event leading up to the LA28 Summer OlympicsWorld SkateFor Olympic skateboarding, the road to LA28 officially begins in June, with World Skateboarding Tour’s Rome World Cup 2026 serving as the sport’s first…
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