Bit of a hiccup at Olympic park skateboarding’s debut event in Tokyo when a panel covering some wiring came off in the middle of 19-year-old Japanese skater Sora Shirai’s run. The malfunction disrupted his flow and judges reset the clock to 45 second and awarded him a redo.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....