Sports at Hiroshima

This discipline is truly breath-taking. The riders use as much of the park as possible to create astonishing aerial tricks and innovative lines. Riders are judged on the difficulty, quality and range of their runs. Thanks to the riders’ continually developing and pushing the boundaries of their sport, BMX Freestyle Park has recently been recognized as an Olympic Sport and will make its debut in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Performed on a flat surface with no equipment other than a bike, BMX Flatland is the most artistic, aesthetic and creative form of the sport. Athletes combine skills, balance, and creativity to perform a kind of dance with the bike, more than just a contest they create a show. The event has quickly become a firm crowd favourite and is expanding in popularity around the world thanks to the dedication of the riders pushing the sport.

Skateboarding, initially just a simple way of getting about, boomed in the 1980s to become the force it is today. Its influence has spread into the very heart of popular culture. Riders are judged on the technicality, originality and versatility of their lines. The continual growth and popularity of the sport has led to it being recognised by the Olympics. Competitions held on Street Park and Bowl will be included in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

No equipment is required for Parkour the athlete’s crucial tool is their own body. Parkour is all about getting from one point to another by respecting one key principle: efficiency. Whether it is a Speed Run or Freestyle competition, performers express themselves by combining fluidity and creativity. Coming straight from the street, this discipline initially popularised by cinema, is now blossoming in popular culture.

Bouldering is the most explosive and spectacular climbing discipline. Athletes have to scale walls with only a mat for safety. Using their power, coordination, and adaptability, athletes have to climb as fast as possible. Competitive intensity is increased when the contest is run in a dual format meaning climbers race the course side by side. Recently added to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games programme, this fresh discipline is rapidly growing in popularity.

The Roller Freestyle Park is designed for athletes to achieve maximum speed and air. In this discipline, originality, style and flair are what really counts. Whatever the obstacle Roller riders combine high speeds with awesome tricks resulting in competitions you cannot take your eyes off. Since its beginnings, Roller Freestyle Culture has been shaped by balancing big sessions on the park with street culture.

Originated by young people in the 70’s, Breaking pairs body movements and music. Originality, rhythm and technical skill are the key ingredients needed to be a breaker. Dancers aim to be as creative as possible. Breaking mainly consists of four kinds of movement: Toprock, Downrock, Power Moves, and Freezes which dancers use to express themselves and impress and entertain the crowd around them.