OJ 2028: the minimum age for participating in the 14-year-old skateboarding events

The International Federation decided to set a limit age, while the champions were very young since the entry of this discipline into the Olympic programme.

The World Skate announced a new rule for participants in international competitions: a minimum age of 11 years from this year and 14 years in 2028.

World Skate announced a significant change in the rules for participating in official competitions, including the Olympic Games. Starting with the Los Angeles-2028 edition, only athletes with a minimum age of 14 will be able to compete in the event. The decision, which has been called controversial by the skate community, will be applied progressively throughout the Olympic cycle. According to a statement sent to the national confederations, the…

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World Skate announced this Thursday (3) a minimum age for athletes to participate in tournaments governed by the international federation of the sport, such as the World Skate, Pro Tour and the Olympic Games. Read more (04/03/2025)

Starting with the Los Angeles Games-2028, athletes will have to complete at least 14 years in the competition year. Rayssa Leal's silver medal award at the age of 13 at an Olympic Games will not be repeated. This Thursday, World Skate, the world's skate federation, issued a minimum age determination for participation in Olympic Games and other international tournaments. The progressive process will mean that the minimum age to compete in Los Ang…