The Top Six Most Popular Extreme Sports Among Chinese Youth.

Based on our most recent qualitative and quantitative research we would like to announce China’s Top 6 most popular extreme sports among Chinese Youth.

1. Skateboarding 滑板

Crossing over into the China realm in the early 90′s, it was not until Quiksilver brought Danny Way into China to jump over the Great Wall of China in 2005 that skateboarding entered the mind of many Chinese youth.

Top Chinese skateboarders include: Du Han, Hutian You, and Car-lin.

2. Aggressive In-line Skating 直排轮滑

In-line skating has crossed over from more conventional rollerblading and rollerskating into a sport full of tricks, jumps, and spins.

Top Chinese In-line skaters include: Zhao Bao-qiu, Zhang Chi, and Yang Yun-Dong.

3. BMX (Bicycle Motocross) 小轮车

BMX biking combines the historical relevance of bike-riding in China with an extreme flair, adding tricks, jumps, flat events, and racing. BMX bikes can be found on the streets of China as well as skate parks.

Top Chinese BMX’ers include: Zhong Youcai, Jian Shen, and Chen Jinjiang.

4. Snowboarding 滑雪板

Starting to pick up steam in the early 2000′s, snowboarding is coming into its own in China. The sport is gaining in popularity with the opening of many new ski and snow resorts. The addition of snowboarding as an Olympic sport will make this sport more and more mainstream.

5. BikeTrial (or Trial Biking) 自行车攀爬

Trial biking pits mountain bikes against man-made and natural obstacles on a course to the finish line. The riders feet are not allowed to touch the ground. It’s popularity lies outside of the United States, and is also extremely popular in Europe and Japan as well as China.

6. Parkour 跑酷

Parkour gained global awareness in the late 1990′s / early 2000′s in France. It’s name translates to the “art of movement”. It’s unique philosophies and “do-anywhere” nature has allowed it to gain traction in China. It’s spirit continues to thrive as more and more Chinese youth find out about it.