"VAN" (Sports Desk - 25.10.2026) :: The World Skate Games have concluded in spectacular fashion here in Paraguay, with 40 nations taking home medals to show for their efforts, including 24 countries who claimed at least one gold.
A series of new World Records and vibrant stories on wheels were created in the process: here is a quick synopsis of that the last week in Asunción!
SKATEBOARDING STREET
Japan have one new and one repeat World Champion as Yumeka Oda reclaimed her 2023 Women’s crown and Ginwoo Onodera won his first-ever World Skateboarding Tour stop with a last-trick thriller that triggered pandemonium in the packed stands!
RINK HOCKEY
France take first historic title in world Rink Hockey! Rink hockey will truly never be the same after yesterday. France has broken the dominance of Spain, Portugal, and Argentina, as Italy last did in 1997. Behind this victory lies the dream of three brothers and a father involved in rink hockey since childhood.
INLINE SLALOM
Not even the rain could stop Inline Slalom at the World Skate Games 2026 in Asunción, Paraguay. The competitions took place at Cerro Lambaré, where athletes from around the world competed across Giant Slalom, Slalom, Combined and Team events.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, the competitions delivered exciting races, close finishes and impressive performances across both Junior and Senior categories.
SPEED SKATING
Anandkumar Velkumar and Johana Viveros take the pro titles as the World Skate Marathon Tour brings its final racing action to the streets of Asunción. Track and Road both brought all the excitement to a Paraguayan crowd who saw world records smashed at pace.
ROLLER FREESTYLE VERT
The weather-truncated vert competition at the World Skate Games had one of the most special settings of the whole event. The ramp was built right along the bay in Asunción, with the Palacio de López, the seat of Paraguay’s government, as its backdrop.
INLINE HOCKEY
The sun sets on a spectacular World Championships as France in Senior mean and Spain in Junior women take the crown: after more than two weeks of gruelling competition, Inline Hockey at the World Skate Games 2026 have reached conclusion. The final days delivered everything that makes inline hockey such a compelling spectacle: spectacular goals, relentless pace, tactical battles, extraordinary goalkeeping, and crowds whose passion threatened to lift the roof from the arenas.
ARTISTIC SKATING
Solo Dance took center stage at the 2026 World Skate Games in Asunción, Paraguay, as SND Arena was filled with intensity, emotion, and breathtaking artistry. The world’s best skaters pushed the boundaries of the discipline, delivering outstanding performances. The weekend drew to a splendid close with the show groups, which brought colour and creativity to the floor of the SDN Arena.
SCOOTERING
Jayden Sharman makes history with a third consecutive world title, Chanel Martin overcomes adversity to claim gold, and Andrea Gauduel takes Junior Park honours in Asunción.
The final week delivered historic achievements, remarkable comebacks and outstanding performances as the world's best riders battled for the sport's most prestigious titles, with three World Champions crowned in Men's, Women's and Junior Park.
SKATEBOARD SLALOM
The Skateboarding Slalom World Championships brought speed, precision and some of the sport's biggest names to the World Skate Games 2026 in Asunción, Paraguay.
Among the participants was skateboarding legend Judi Oyama, alongside a strong Team USA and competitors from around the world. The event brought together different generations of skaters, highlighting the history and competitive spirit of the discipline.
The World Skate Games brought three weeks of passion and artistry to the streets and stadia of Asunción, and we from the bottom of our hearts would like to thank every single athlete, team member, volunteer, organizer and participant as much as the people of Paraguay for their hospitality and their generosity of time and spirit!
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