Olympics
Is skateboarding really a subculture anymore?
With skate’s inclusion in the Olympics, Kyle Beachy asks what it means for the culture around the sport, and whether it’s possible to institutionalise an artform.
Written by: Kyle Beachy
The radical history of Paris b-boy culture is under threat
Break away — Born in the Bronx back in the ’70s, breakdancing later found a similar home in the banlieues of Paris, where marginalised communities adopted the style as a vessel for protest. In 2024, it will feature as an Olympic sport for the first time – but what does this mean for its radical roots?
Written by: Peter Yeung
Photos celebrating female and non-binary skateboarders
To Balance is Trust — Photographer Hannah Bailey explains her project capturing over 20 skaters across the globe which aims to shed light on inspiring young figures in the community.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
The UK‘s skate prodigies on the sport’s Olympics debut
Ride on — For the first time ever, skateboarding is embracing a more conventional status as an Olympic sport. Four skateboarders reflect on what happens to a subculture when it’s thrust into the mainstream.
Written by: Chloé Meley
BMX Freestyler Alex Coleborn has his eyes on the prize
Wheels up — From building his own ramps to representing Great Britain in Tokyo, freestyle BMX rider Alex Coleborn hopes next year’s Olympics can be a game-changer for the sport.
Written by: Huck
Pro skater Alex Decunha is Britain’s big Olympic hope
‘If you don‘t like it, look away’ — Following his appearance at NASS 2019, we speak to the young skateboarder about his journey from wide-eyed kid to 2020 hopeful.
Written by: Huck
The Caster Semenya ruling is a disgrace on the sporting world
Rooted in misogynoir — The athlete’s case proves that, in sport, all women have to adhere to the blueprint laid forth by the bodies of white European cisgender women.
Written by: Danielle Dash
Uncovering the dark side of Russian rhythmic gymnastics
Over the limit — A new documentary follows gymnast Margarita Mamun as she trains for the Olympics – exposing a blunt, brutal and abusive preparation regime.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
How a drab shopping centre became a haven for London's skaters
The real olympic legacy — London is dying. Where culture and community once blossomed, now private security guards and Jamie's Italians now reign supreme. But in one drab East London shopping centre, a true skate community spirit lives on.
Written by: Tom Hale
Always pushing forward: Huck's best skate stories of the year
Nothing can stop us — Whatever's happening in the rest of the world, skateboarders will always keep pushing forward. Here are some of the best skateboarding stories from 2016.
Written by: Paden Vaughan
Why adding surfing to the Olympic Games is bad news for surfers
From Where I Stand — So, it's official. Surfing has been added to the list of sports competed in at the Olympic Games, starting in Tokyo 2020. Despite the PR puff presentation of this being great news for the surf community, for surfers the reality is there's nothing to celebrate.
Written by: Dr Clifton Evers
How will Olympic selection affect surfing and skateboarding?
A battle for the soul of the culture — News that surf and skate will feature in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has divided the community. Is Olympic selection the death of a counterculture or a bright new dawn for surf and skate?
Written by: Alex King