Tony Hawk to co-host Nitro World Games Wales 2020 live broadcast
He joins Todd Richards and Travis Pastrana
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is joining FMX hero Travis Pastrana as the co-host for the live broadcast of Nitro World Games Wales in Cardiff next May.
Olympic snowboarder and esteemed television commentator Todd Richards will host the broadcast of the renowned competition next May, with Tony Hawk and Travis Pastrana joining him behind the mic.
On top of co-hosting, Hawk will also offer his expert analysis during the gravity-defying Skate Vert contest.
“I am excited to help bring the raw energy of Nitro World Games to Wales,” says Tony Hawk. “The UK has had a consistently strong skate scene since the early 80’s so it will be a great fit, and long overdue.”
Travis Pastrana, adds: “Tony has been a hero of mine since I can remember. He is the biggest name in action sport and one of the greatest of all time. Not only does he continue to push the limits on his board, but Tony has helped push the limits of our sports by building skate parks around the globe.
“It’s an honour to have him join us again as we take Nitro World Games to the world in 2020.”
Expanding out from the United States for the first time, Nitro World Games Wales 2020 brings more than 100 of the planet’s best athletes in Skate, FMX, BMX and Scooter to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2020.
Tickets are on sale from Kerrang! Radio Tickets now.
The aforementioned Skate Vert is just one of action-packed contests coming to Principality Stadium.
Fan favourites Freestyle Motocross and BMX Best Trick are set to take big air action to the next level. Both feature the tallest ramps in their disciplines, launching riders sky high and giving them the amplitude to attempt incredible world’s firsts. BMX Best Triple Hit is a fixture as well, requiring a singular combination of aerial agility and technical consistency in order to land three tricks precisely in quick succession.
Rounding out the Nitro World Games line-up is Scooter Best Trick, showcasing one of action sports’ fastest growing disciplines along with the biggest ramp ever used in scooter competition. All of this adds up to a massive production that will be the biggest action sports stadium event in UK history.
Look for more news soon on the top athletes aiming to square off in Nitro World Games-Wales next May.