FISE World Series Shanghai 2025 showcases extreme sports innovation and international talent
Shanghai, China — The FISE World Series Shanghai concluded this past Sunday after four days of high-octane action, featuring a redesigned skatepark that allowed over 700 athletes from across the globe to perform with greater freedom and creativity.
This year’s event included six major competitions: BMX freestyle, aggressive inline skating, scootering, skateboarding, breaking, and the newly introduced sport climbing, reflecting the growing diversity of extreme sports.
Chinese BMX Freestyle athlete Liu Haoran highlighted the rising competitive standards:
"There are more international athletes this year and their professional levels have been improving. I will be more thrilled and more excited to compete against them."
International participants also praised the increasing popularity and progression of extreme sports in China. U.S. BMX Freestyle star Hannah Roberts said:
"It's awesome to see the progression level of the sport in the last couple of years. I love seeing the next generation rise, and one of my favorite things about coming to China is witnessing the sport evolve at this new level."
The skatepark designer, Pascal Morasse-Raymond, emphasized the thought and innovation behind this year’s design, which aimed to enhance athlete performance while providing spectators with a better viewing experience.
"I look forward to creating something different every year. This year we chose a more modern style to cater to the younger generation. For instance, we added a wave-shaped surface onto the skatepark, which we can't do in France, to maintain freedom in maneuverability for each event," he explained.
The 2025 FISE World Series Shanghai highlighted not only athletic excellence but also the innovation driving extreme sports in China, offering fans and athletes alike a platform to push boundaries and elevate their skills on a global stage.
