![Amid COVID shutdowns, Chinese women flock to skateboarding Amid COVID shutdowns, Chinese women flock to skateboarding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658198427_Surfskating.jpg)
Amid COVID shutdowns, Chinese women flock to skateboarding
Surfskating has taken off in Chinese cities since the spring, especially among women.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Japanese octogenarian skateboarder learns new tricks Japanese octogenarian skateboarder learns new tricks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633683486_JAPAN.jpg)
Japanese octogenarian skateboarder learns new tricks
Kinoshita ramps at his local skate park in the city of Osaka almost every morning, picking up tips from skateboarders decades younger.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![Tokyo Olympics: The top moments as seen on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Tokyo Olympics: The top moments as seen on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628733598_LEAL.jpg)
Tokyo Olympics: The top moments as seen on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Twitter analyses the tweets sent around the world to identify the trends and the most discussed events from the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Thu Aug 12 2021
![Tokyo Olympics struggles for youth appeal despite new sports Tokyo Olympics struggles for youth appeal despite new sports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51628161315_TOKYO.jpg)
Tokyo Olympics struggles for youth appeal despite new sports
The Tokyo Olympics has added skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing but it hasn't been enough to attract a younger demographic.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Olympics Skateboarding: Not just tricks, skaters' fashion takes centre stage Olympics Skateboarding: Not just tricks, skaters' fashion takes centre stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61627302404_Ariake.jpg)
Olympics Skateboarding: Not just tricks, skaters' fashion takes centre stage
Twitter users on Monday were especially impressed by local competitor Aori Nishimura whose all-white uniform and platinum blonde hair shone against a grey-and-purple skate park in the heats.
Mon Jul 26 2021
![Olympics Skateboarding: At 13, skater Nishiya becomes Japan's youngest gold medallist Olympics Skateboarding: At 13, skater Nishiya becomes Japan's youngest gold medallist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61627282461_Nishiya.jpg)
Olympics Skateboarding: At 13, skater Nishiya becomes Japan's youngest gold medallist
Nishiya came out on top of an unusually young field of competitors.
Mon Jul 26 2021
![Three sports we'd love to see at the Olympics Three sports we'd love to see at the Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626954183_OLYMPIC.jpg)
Three sports we'd love to see at the Olympics
There are undoubtedly some other sports that deserve a place on the Olympic podium.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![Olympics - Australian skateboarding hopefuls test positive for COVID-19 Olympics - Australian skateboarding hopefuls test positive for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41621824309_TOKYO.jpg)
Olympics - Australian skateboarding hopefuls test positive for COVID-19
Olsen said that most of the team members had only had one vaccine shot in Australia before travelling.
Mon May 24 2021
![Skateboarding seeks to flip its image of whiteness Skateboarding seeks to flip its image of whiteness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612666349_SKATEBOARDING.jpg)
Skateboarding seeks to flip its image of whiteness
Williams attributes the misperception of the sport as "white" to a historic lack of representation and diversity in media.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024 Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607587767_OLYMPIC.jpg)
Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024
Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light.
Thu Dec 10 2020
![Adrenalin: Volcom Wild in the Parks Adrenalin: Volcom Wild in the Parks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-10/51350909483_295x200.jpg)
Adrenalin: Volcom Wild in the Parks
Adrenalin this week will take you to the wild side of skateboarding with extreme Music at the Malaysias first Volcom Wild in the Parks.
Mon Jun 17 2013
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025