How Chennai’s skateboarding community comes together one ollie at a time
Chennai's skateboarding community is fostering an inclusive environment for skaters of all levels. Founded by Jacob Dan Paul, the group meets weekly to practice and enjoy the sport together. They are organizing a trick-off event on May 24 to showcase their skills and promote skateboarding culture in the city.
- ▪The Chennai Skateboarding Community aims to create a welcoming space for novice and experienced skaters alike.
- ▪Around 20 skateboarders, primarily Gen-Z college students, gather every Sunday at a local park to practice tricks.
- ▪Jacob Dan Paul, the founder, has transitioned from retail work to skateboarding full-time and is excited to promote the sport in Chennai.
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Jacob Dan Paul may not have walked into a skating rink and learnt the ollie (a skating trick that involves flipping the skateboard) on his very first try back in 2016. But he is keen on creating an atmosphere for novices to try their hand at the sport. If you are good enough, you could even participate in their trick-off on May 24.Chennai Skateboarding Community began with the simple intention of being part of a crew, a community that is open to all levels of skateboarding prowess. “Many young people who skateboard tend to take on the pressure that a sense of competition imposes.
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