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Sport

Inside the London rollerskating scene’s fight for space

Chop & shuffle — A new, young generation is skating with a style unique to the UK’s capital, but they’re up against security guards, dog units, and padlocks. Sunny Sunday reports on the community’s search for a home.

Written by: Sunny Sunday
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Sport

In Palestine Skating Game, rollerblading is resistance

Inline protest — Blending influences from Jet Set Radio and Tony Hawk Pro Skater, the psychedelic video game sees players move through the West Bank and tag occupying soldiers with spray paint. Amaar Chowdhury speaks to the team – some living in Gaza – who are currently developing it.

Written by: Amaar Chowdhury
Zine Scene

Uncovering Italy's radical rollerblading scene

Blades of glory — Photographer Pietro Firrincieli captures the ins and outs of this largely unexplored scene.

Written by: Biju Belinky

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