skateboarding

Skateboarding is a popular action sport that involves riding and performing tricks on a flat board with wheels, known as a skateboard. Originating in the 1950s in California, it combines elements of surfing and snowboarding. Skateboarders use their feet to push off the ground, steer, and perform maneuvers. Common tricks include ollies, kickflips, and grinds, which can be done on various surfaces like streets, ramps, or skate parks. Skateboarding emphasizes creativity, balance, and skill, and has grown into a global culture, inclusive of competitions, art, and lifestyle influences. It was even featured in the Olympics starting in 2021.