Thrasher (magazine)

General Ticket Sales Commence for New International Skateboarding Event, “Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten”

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Rakuten Sports today 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, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Rakuten Sports today 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, 2023.
  • Tickets are now available via Rakuten Ticket , Rakuten Group’s ticket service (*Japanese site).
  • "I'm thrilled to announce I will be competing in Uprising Tokyo, a new skateboarding event held in my hometown of Tokyo in May.
  • Horigome made history as the first gold medalist in men's street skateboarding at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Monster Energy Riders Sweep Podium in Vans Showdown Street Skateboarding Competition and Peraza Wins Vans BMX Waffle Cup Competition During the Vans US Open

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A huge weekend for action sports! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Kevin Peraza on taking first place in the Vans BMX Waffle Cup street competition at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach this weekend. In the pro BMX street contest, the 27-year-old from Tucson, Arizona, rose all the way to the top of the leaderboard with a flawless technical run.

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  • Monster Energy congratulates team rider Kevin Peraza on taking first place in the Vans BMX Waffle Cup street competition at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach this weekend.
  • In Sunday's Vans Showdown street skateboarding competition, Monster Energy riders swept the entire podium: 25-year-old Colombian team rider Jhancarlos Gonzalez took first place in the jam session final.
  • In Friday's Vans BMX Waffle Cup street final, a roster of international top professionals took on the technical street course.
  • In Sunday's Vans Showdown street skateboarding contest, qualified riders took on the street course in several jam sessions featuring three riders at a time.

Rockstar Energy Drink Partners with The SpringHill Company to Celebrate Game Changers in the Hispanic Community

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

PURCHASE, N.Y., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockstar Energy Drink and The SpringHill Company are partnering to launch musical artist and activist Snow Tha Product's new single "Cobrar" and its accompanying short film. The latest release celebrates the stories of young Rockstar Energy game changers who make a difference in the Hispanic community and bring a "new energy" to the music space. In addition to the film, Rockstar Energy Drink has created a short-form content series around the muses included in the hero film.

Key Points: 
  • The latest release celebrates the stories of young Rockstar Energy game changers who make a difference in the Hispanic community and bring a "new energy" to the music space.
  • In addition to the film, Rockstar Energy Drink has created a short-form content series around the muses included in the hero film.
  • She's someone who is extremely passionate about her community and takes great pride in representing the Hispanic community, including spotlighting these three muses.
  • Founded in 2001, Rockstar Energy Drink produces beverages that celebrate the young hustlers focused on their journey.