Geneva, March 27: World Skate has unveiled the qualification rules for skateboarding events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The announcement was made on Thursday, detailing the qualification system for both skateboarding park and street disciplines.
According to the new system, athletes must navigate two phases to secure a spot at the Olympics. The first phase begins on June 11, 2026, and runs until March 31, 2028. This phase will feature competitions as part of the World Skateboarding Tour. World Skate has stated that each country can field a maximum of three athletes per event. Additionally, athletes ranked in the top 30 of the world rankings can enter the event up to 60 days before it begins.
The second phase will take place from April 1 to June 11, 2028. This phase will host separate competitions for the top 44 athletes in each category and gender. A total of 176 athletes will participate in this phase. These athletes will receive initial points at the start of the second phase, determined by their qualification position among the top 44 in their discipline. These points will play a crucial role in ranking them throughout the second phase.
World Skate has also announced that a maximum of three athletes from each country can qualify for the Olympics. However, the host nation must include at least one athlete, unless they have already qualified. Furthermore, at least one athlete from each continent will be given the opportunity to compete. A “universality quota” has been established for athletes from smaller or less represented countries.
In addition, the organizers have revealed the official ‘Look of the Games’ for the Olympics, themed “LA in Full Bloom.” This theme draws inspiration from California’s unique natural phenomenon known as “superbloom,” where dormant wildflower seeds burst into vibrant colors across hills, valleys, and deserts, occurring roughly once a decade in Southern California.
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