Japanese Skateboard Star Yuto Horigome Visits Taiwan, Dazzles Fans with Pro Tricks
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Yuto Horigome visited Taiwan for a skateboarding event. Despite the rain in Taipei, he performed tricks at Zhongshan Hall and praised the tight-knit and friendly local skateboarding community.
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Central News Agency (Reporter: Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 25th) Japanese skateboarding icon Yuto Horigome, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was invited to Taiwan today for an event. A crowd of fans gathered to witness his skills. Horigome shared that he has skated in various parts of Taiwan and feels the local acceptance of street skating is very high.
The 27-year-old Japanese star won gold in men's street at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. His dramatic comeback in the Paris final became one of the highlights of the Games. His post-race mantra, 'Working hard until the end while believing in that 1% possibility,' has deeply inspired people.
Horigome attended the event at Zhongshan Hall alongside world-class skaters Jamie Foy, skate legend Ryan Sheckler, and Australian star Chloe Covell. Even under drizzly weather, he personally performed tricks to the delight of the fans.
In a media interview, Horigome noted that since arriving in Taiwan, he has skated in different locations and observed a high level of acceptance for street skating. He sensed a tight-knit skateboarding community and added, 'Everyone feels that Taiwanese people are very friendly.'
Earlier this morning, Horigome appeared at the Taipei Extreme Sports Training Center to interact with Taiwan's rising stars. He remarked that local skaters are very talented with their own unique styles and clearly enjoy the sport, which he emphasized is 'the most important thing in skateboarding.'
The 27-year-old Japanese star won gold in men's street at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. His dramatic comeback in the Paris final became one of the highlights of the Games. His post-race mantra, 'Working hard until the end while believing in that 1% possibility,' has deeply inspired people.
Horigome attended the event at Zhongshan Hall alongside world-class skaters Jamie Foy, skate legend Ryan Sheckler, and Australian star Chloe Covell. Even under drizzly weather, he personally performed tricks to the delight of the fans.
In a media interview, Horigome noted that since arriving in Taiwan, he has skated in different locations and observed a high level of acceptance for street skating. He sensed a tight-knit skateboarding community and added, 'Everyone feels that Taiwanese people are very friendly.'
Earlier this morning, Horigome appeared at the Taipei Extreme Sports Training Center to interact with Taiwan's rising stars. He remarked that local skaters are very talented with their own unique styles and clearly enjoy the sport, which he emphasized is 'the most important thing in skateboarding.'