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> News > “MELCO STYLE PRESENTS: FISE BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS”: FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCED

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“MELCO STYLE PRESENTS: FISE BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS”: FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCED

(Left to right : Hervé ANDRÉ-BENOIT, Qunxiang GAO, Yulin SONG, Tim HERO, Wenhui ZENG, Yuanling ZHU, Joseph GARBACCIO, Richard TURY, Benjamin GARCIA, Chen ANDA, Thomas LEUNG) Image credit: / Hurricane Group - FISE

24 October 2024

Benjamin Garcia and Yuanling Zhu secure golden tickets for the FISE: Battle of the Champions 2025 in Macau.

The FISE World Series Shanghai took a thrilling turn on October 20, 2024 with the official “Melco Style Presents: FISE: Battle of the Champions” press conference held on the Street Park. The event not only unveiled exciting details about the upcoming competition in Macau but also revealed the two Golden Ticket winners who earned their place in this exclusive tournament!

GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS: BENJAMIN GARCIA (FRANCE) AND YUANLING ZHU (CHINA)

Yuanling Zhu demonstrated remarkable talent over the course of the Women’s FISE Shanghai Skateboard Street contest, securing her spot in the FISE: Battle of the Champions, set to take place from March 21-23, 2025, at the prestigious Studio City resort in Macau.

Joseph Garbaccio won the Pro Men’s Skateboard Street Battle on Sunday but had already secured his place in the FISE: Battle of the Champions lineup. With his victory in Shanghai, he was given the power to pass his Golden Ticket to select a fellow competitor to join him at the exclusive event. In a thrilling moment on stage, Garbaccio passed his Golden Ticket to his fellow French rider, Benjamin Garcia, recognizing him as a standout performer on the park.

Benjamin Garcia and Yuanling Zhu will now join an elite group of international skateboarders competing for global recognition and a prize pool of €70,000.

A PREVIEW OF THE FISE: BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS 2025

During the press conference, Hervé André-Benoit, CEO of Hurricane Group and founder of FISE, introduced the invitation-only Street Skateboarding tournament, which will feature 1v1 battles and offer skaters the chance to win up to €10,000. The event is being organized in partnership with Melco Resorts & Entertainment and Rakuten Sports, with a vision to promote Urban Sports and skateboarding across China. “This tournament reflects our commitment to supporting Urban Sports and connecting with skateboarding communities worldwide,” said Hervé André-Benoit. “With this new event in Macau, we aim to celebrate the best skaters in a format that matches their passion and skills.”

Kevin Benning, Senior Vice President and Property General Manager of Studio City said, “‘FISE: Battle of the Champions 2025’ exemplifies Melco's unwavering commitment to establishing high-caliber sporting events, furthering our vision of transforming Macau into a ‘City of Sports'. Through this event, we aim to provide a platform for skateboard enthusiasts to showcase their talents, while also inspiring greater public interest in skateboarding and fostering in-depth cultural exchange and development within the realm of sports.”

In addition to the main competition, the event in Macau will also feature an Open Junior/Amateur contest.

MELCO STYLE PRESENTS: FISE BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS FIRST LINEUP ANNOUNCED

During the press conference, Tim Hero, an official judge for the Macau event, revealed the first half of skaters names who will compete in Macau:

MEN

• Joseph GARBACCIO (France)

• Richard TURY (Slovakia)

• Sora SHIRAI (Japan)

• Jiajie PAN (China)

• Qunxiang GAO (China)

• John (Motic) PANUGALINOG (Philippines)

WOMEN

• Wenhui ZENG (China)

• Keet OLDENBEUVING (Netherlands)

• Charlotte HYM (France)

The announcement of the Golden Ticket winners adds another layer of excitement to the final day of FISE World Series Shanghai. For both Benjamin GARCIA and Yuanling ZHU, this victory not only cements their status as world-class skateboarders but also grants them a rare opportunity to compete for the ultimate title in Macau.