Skateboard legend ‘the Birdman’ explains how his sport is attracting recent followers in Afghanistan and Ethiopia – and how it can promote self-confidenceSkateboarding is really growing in unlikely places such as Cambodia,Afghanistan and Uganda. I have seen some obedient stuff coming out of Tel Aviv, too – there’s a brand recent bowl there. The sport really is spreading, and generating a lot of interest in the most unexpected places.
Ethiopia has a obedient scene and several charitable skateboarding projects. Its incredible to see these kids experiencing something recent – they are embracing skateboarding and it’s having such a positive effect. We can see that there is another way for them to be active and enjoy themselves other than through the more traditional sports.
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Source: theguardian.com