Path To Tokyo: The World’s Premier Skate Competition Set To Be Worth Highest Point Value In Olympic Qualification System
With less than half a year to go until skateboarding makes its’ Olympic debut, it is now or never for athletes to qualify to represent their countries for the first time ever in the sport.
Street League Skateboarding boasts the top international athletes on tour and will be one of the most important contests throughout the next few months to secure their spot on the rosters for the Olympic teams.
After a decade of skating excellence, Street League Skateboarding (SLS), returns in its eleventh season with exciting competitions on three continents, and this year the stakes are even higher with the season leading directly to skateboarding’s inaugural Olympic debut. As the exclusive series sanctioned by World Skate, the IOC recognized skateboarding governing body, the 2020 World Skate Street League Skateboarding (WS SLS) World Tour will offer the best skaters in the world a global stage and highest points earning opportunities as they put it all on the line for a chance to compete at the season finale World Championship in London in May, and Olympic Games commencing in Tokyo this July.
Each event also features a thriving Women’s Division, including the first-ever female World Champion and World Skate Athlete Representative, Leticia Bufoni, and rising twelve-year-old phenom, Rayssa Leal. SLS authentically showcases and serves the skateboarding community while inspiring the next generation, supporting its social presence with live broadcast and highlights coverage on major digital and linear platforms enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide.
“It’s incredible to see what SLS has created for skateboarding.” said Bufoni. “The other athletes and I are excited to continue to compete and push the boundaries of the sport while inspiring our fans around the world, in pursuit of a World Championship and possibly representing our country in the Olympics.”
| WORLD TOUR STOP 1 | LAS VEGAS, NV, USA | MARCH 27th – 28th, 2020 |
| WORLD TOUR STOP 2 | BEIJING, CHINA | MAY 2nd – 3rd, 2020 |
| WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP | LONDON, UK | MAY 22nd – 24th, 2020 |