Sakura Yosozumi claims VPS Shanghai victory

May 19th, 2019
Sakura Yosozumi Vans Park Series
Sakura Yosozumi takes it up a level with this backside ollie. Photo: Anthony Acosta

Sakura Yosozumi took the top spot at the Vans Park Series in Shanghai, China, this weekend, sharing the podium with Kisa Nakamura and Yndiara Asp.

17 year old Sakura emerged guns blazing, effortlessly landing a variety of technical tricks at every wall she could find. Her execution of a difficult backside noseblunt revert in the last seconds of her winning run was the true stunner, and without a doubt sealed the win. A great example of Japan’s rising talent, Sakura has proven herself a force to be reckoned with.

Kisa Nakamura, also from Japan, secured second place and Brazil’s Yndiara Asp took to the podium in third.

Kisa Nakamura Vans Park Series
Kisa Nakamura holds down a back smith. Photo: Anthony Acosta
Yndiara Asp Vans Park Series
Yndiara Asp charging a front feeble. Photo: Anthony Acosta