Shanghai local organising committee

IOC President Thomas Bach: At the end of four action-packed days of world-class competition in an electric atmosphere, created by 45.000 spectators, the first stop of the inaugural Olympic Qualifier Series concluded here on Sunday. The event held at Shanghai Huangpu Riverside brought together 460 athletes in BMX freestyle, breaking, skateboarding, and sport climbing.

They represented 120 national federations across the four sports and were enthusiastically celebrated by their fans, who enjoyed a unique Olympic experience that merged sport with music, art and culture.

IOC President Thomas Bach, who attended the finals in all four sports, praised the efforts of the Shanghai Local Organising Committee: