Ticket sales commence for skateboarding event “Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten”

Yuto Horigome ©MIXI (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Sports has announced the start of general ticket sales for Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten, an international skateboarding event to be held at Ariake Arena from May 26-28.

According to a statement, tickets are now available via Rakuten Ticket, Rakuten Group’s ticket service.

The company also announced that professional skateboarders Yuto Horigome, Jamie Foy and Ishod Wair will compete in the event, which consists of both men's and women's street skateboarding contests held over three days.

The skateboarders will descend on Ariake Arena to compete on a street competition course designed and constructed by California Skateparks, a world-renowned company that specialises in designing and building world-class skateparks.

Yuto Horigome commented that he is thrilled to announce that he will compete in Uprising Tokyo. With such talented competition, Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten is going to be an unforgettable experience and he cannot wait to put on a show for everyone in attendance.

Ticket prices for the May 26 quarterfinals start at 3,000 yen (tax included), while ticket prices for the May 27 semifinals and May 28 finals and best trick competition start at 4,000 yen (tax included). (100 yen = RM3.31)

Information on other competing athletes and event details will be announced on the upcoming Uprising Tokyo official site, while official social media accounts for Uprising Tokyo have already launched for fans to enjoy content such as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with participant skateboarders.

Attendees can expect to experience thrilling street skateboarding action, as well as skateboarding’s unique culture at the event, with music, fashion, food and beverages to enjoy.

Tickets available for purchase at https://r-t.jp/cart_uprisingtokyo.

-- BERNAMA