skateboarding

Pune resident Shraddha Gaikwad stumbled upon a skateboard while delivering lunch to her father, who worked as a security guard at a sports store. Here’s how that day transformed into a passion, leading her to win gold at the National Games.

Áine Edwards, an Ireland-native who worked in Chennai for a decade, helped kids in Mahabalipuram become surfers and skateboarders of repute.

Today, the children of Khempur village in Rajasthan are acquiring new skills and hope, spending time constructively and making their families and the state proud by participating in skateboarding championships with graceful ease, all thanks to Manjari and Vinati, daughters of yesteryear actor Mac Mohan.

“If my marriage had gone well, I would have kept Kamali locked away at home like I was and married off to a man at 17. My girl mustn’t grow up like that!"

Atita started Girl Skate India, which is an online community to encourage girls and women to start skateboarding and to help build a large community of female skateboarders in India.

Kilian Martin takes you on an amazing journey across India on a skateboard. Explore the beautiful locations and his amazing moves!