Skateboarding’s introduction to the games indicates a growing value in not only the sport itself, but the street culture from which it was born and continues to develop. The young athletes from around the world who competed are establishing guidelines, goals, and rules for the sport on an internationally acknowledged level. Gen Z athletes notably took home gold (Japan's Momiji Nishiya, age 13), silver (Brazil's Rayssa Leal, age 13) and bronze (Japan's Funa Nakayama, age 16) in the skateboarding events. It "could very well be the youngest Olympic podium ever," the official Olympics news outlet says.
With a new sport came new gear: skateboarding competitors have received audience attention for their street fashion-inspired uniforms. Nike was one popular sponsor for the competitors, and similar garb is available for purchase by the public.