Move over Tony Hawk. Shiva Carey, the latest skateboarding sensation, is 33 years younger than Hawk — the sport’smost famous forefather. And Shiva might be the youngest ever to become sponsored.
The Enclave Skate Shop is sponsoring Carey, a 9-year-old skateboarding prodigy, providing him new equipment and paying for his competition entry fees, the New Haven Register reports.
A proclamation from the City of New Haven says he’s the youngest skateboarder to be sponsored … Details & Pictures
Nuno Stru has conquered the Portuguese National Kitesurf Finals, in Guincho.
The best riders in Portugal congregated at Guincho beach in world class surfing conditions. Over three days they took on all conditions competing in conditions up to 40 knots with 2m+ waves.
A huge field of riders were supported by nearly as many sponsors, both from within and outside the industry; showing just what a great event can be put together when everyone co-operates with each other.
Thanks again must go out to the people who helped make this amazing event a reality – Filipe Saint Marta, João Hail, Diogo Fernandes Breads, Sofia, Bruno Melo, David Cóias and all the sponsors and riders who took part  … Details
Former New Zealand Olympic champions, Hamish Carter and Barbara Kendall announced their positions as Athlete Role Models for the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
Their new roles will see both Carter and Kendall attend the Youth Olympic Games to inspire and encourage the team of 58 promising New Zealand athletes.
The Youth Olympic Games aims to provide young athletes with … Details