Golden Week has begun and the official opening ceremony took place on day two of the Kia World Extreme Games with an ‘All-Star Vert Jam’ to send the crowds into an adrenaline-fuelled frenzy. Being held at the iconic KIC Jiangwan Sports Centre in the Yang Pu District of Shanghai, the Mayor of Shanghai Yangpu District
Mr Zhu Yujie officially declared the Games open. He was joined on stage by dignitaries from all the key organisations who have helped stage the event including President of title sponsor Kia Motors (China),
Mr Yoon Taek Ho.
Providing the entertainment were a select group of athletes from each sport who showcased their skills on the Vert including the Yasutoko brothers for Inline, Jono Schawn and Rony Gomes on skateboard and
Vince Byron with
Dennis McCoy putting down some moves on BMX.
BMX Vert Finals Performance of the day came from
Vince Byron