The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying 'such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight'
world1 hour ago
Hundreds of people gathered at Deira Fountain in Dubai, where the wheels hit the pavement for UAE’s Red Bull Manny Mania 2012, a global skateboard series that has given a dream to skaters around the world, a media release stated.
Across 12 nations, five continents and countless manual pads and skate-parks, all lines lead to New York City, where the Red Bull Manny Mania World Final and Pro contest will return to Coleman Park on August 18-19.
The event is all based off the manual skate trick — where Red Bull Manny Mania got its name from — a balancing act that is a must-do in any new skateboarder’s skill set and yet can be made extremely difficult with limitless combinations.
In the UAE Qualifiers, 40 skaters had 2 hours to demonstrate their skills and skating tricks leading to the 2nd consecutive win of Mark Essa, after 2010, who executed a perfect nose manual to late flip on the high box, which impressed the 4 judges.
The panel was led by Skateboarder and Red Bull Athlete Maxim Habanec as well as Kyle Smith, Sid De Lapaz and Luke Kelly.
“I don’t usually restrain myself to one trick so this competition was a real challenge. I’m really pleased I came first for the 2nd time and plan on working hard to win the World Finals in New York City.” said Mark, the 17-year-old winner who did a great final heat managing difficult manual tricks by being the most consistent.
The podium was completed by Jan Hoffman (2nd), and Max Velmitsziy (3rd).
Red Bull Manny Mania was supported by Rage Shop, G. Shock and Monster Cables.
Mark Essa will travel to the US on August 18-19 to represent the UAE at the Red Bull Manny Mania World Finals in New York.
Readers can visit www.redbullmannymania.com throughout 2012 for updates, and stay tuned for the Red Bull Manny Mania World Final.
The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying 'such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight'
world1 hour ago
Move to also bar sex education for children under the age of nine following concerns about some of the materials being used in schools
world1 hour ago
Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200 metres outdoors in 51.47 seconds
world1 hour ago
Over 150 investors in Africa gather to explore global mobility
kt network2 hours ago
Emirate's tax-free environment, strong rental and capital yield are helping boost investor's sentiment, making this an attractive home-buying destination
realty2 hours ago
Fico was shot five times at close range on Wednesday; suspect is a 71-year-old former security guard at a shopping mall and author of three collections of poetry
world2 hours ago
Chhetri scored 94 goals for India, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the list of active international goal-scorers
football3 hours ago
Prepare yourself for a variety of entertaining activities taking place around the country
entertainment3 hours ago