Adaptive Skateboarding
Carefully Selected for their track record and competitive level, these athletes represent the best of the discipline, bringing to the event a unique combination of quality, entertainment, and visibility. Their skills reflect the high performance and the constant evolution of adaptive skateboarding globally, turning this event into a must-see showcase for the community and sports enthusiasts.
Ambassador
Marcelo Lusardi
Marcelo Lusardi
Marcelo Lusardi
With visual impairment, lost his sight at 18 years old, he is the Ambassador of this project that coordinates and selects the riders who will compete in the Adaptive Skateboarding of O Marisquiño. Already known among the festival audience, he has participated for several years in the event. Marcelo currently skates, has his own sponsors, a documentary, and the legendary Tony Hawk as a follower.
Confirmed Skaters
Italo Romano
Italo Romano
Italo Romano
With a physical disability in the lower limbs, Ítalo is part of the management team of the Brazilian Paraskateboard Association, an entity that officially represents the paraskate modality in Brazil. Among his most significant achievements is having skated on the Megaramp, one of the most challenging and dangerous structures in the world of skate.
This talented Brazilian skater lost both legs at 11 years old, after a tragic accident while trying to “surf” on one of the train cars. Despite this difficult experience, Ítalo transformed his story into inspiration. He starred in a short film produced by Red Bull, which gave him international exposure and turned him into a reference in paraskate worldwide.
Vinicios Sardi
Vinicios Sardi
Vinicios Sardi
Vini Sardi, a Brazilian of 29 years born in São Paulo, was recognized as Paraskate Athlete of the Year in 2023 during the prestigious AWARDS. He is the creator of the exclusive Paraskate championships in Brazil, a pioneering initiative that has driven the growth of this sport in the country. A high-performance skater, Vini particularly stands out in the Park discipline, in which he has excelled at the international level: he won the gold medal at the XGames 2019 and currently holds the title of Brazilian Paraskate Park champion. Additionally, he is the founder and president of the Brazilian Paraskateboarding Association, actively working for the inclusion and development of adaptive sports.
Clement Zannini
Clement Zannini
Clement Zannini
Clément Zannini, born on October 23, 1992, is an internationally renowned skater. He is 32 years old and was born with a malformation in his right leg, which led him to use a prosthesis since childhood. However, that was never an obstacle for him: he has been skateboarding for 22 years and has achieved a level that few reach, performing with a prosthesis what many cannot achieve with both legs.
Throughout his career, he has participated in important events such as the Dew Tour, a prestigious series of extreme sports competitions that brings together the best in the world. In 2021, he gave a demonstration in Paris to pay tribute to the return of French Paralympic athletes after the Tokyo Games.
Daniel Amorinha
Daniel Amorinha
Daniel Amorinha
Daniel Amorinha, a young man of 23 years from São Paulo, Brazil, has forged an inspiring life story, marked by personal growth. In 2023, he was recognized with the "Inspiration of the Year" trophy at the STU Awards and received the international title “Against All Odds” at the Trick Of The Year of SLS. Currently, he has published his book “Falling, Learning, and Evolving: Overcoming Life's Obstacles”, where he shares his experience and resilience. Through his achievements, Daniel has become a role model for those facing challenges and seeking to transform adversity into strength.
Ryusei Ouchi
Ryusei Ouchi
Ryusei Ouchi
Ryusei Ouchi, blind skater from Fukushima, Japan, has become a prominent figure in paraskate worldwide. A lover of the freedom that skateboarding provides, Ryusei connects with his surroundings through the wind, sounds, and vibrations, challenging limits without the need for sight. In 2022, he made history by setting two Guinness World Records for the most ollies done blindfolded, both in total and consecutively. Passionate about sharing sessions with skaters from around the world, he considers it a special experience to skate in Spain. His authentic style and free spirit have made him an example of overcoming and inspiration within the global paraskate community.
Nando Araújo
Nando Araújo
Nando Araújo
Fernando Araújo, known as Blind Skater, is a 31-year-old professional adaptive skate athlete from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a visual impairment that leaves him with 0% vision in his right eye and approximately 20% in the left, Fernando has challenged the limits of the sport and has established himself as a reference in paraskate. He was the first Brazilian skater with visual impairment to drop a Half Pipe, a milestone that marked a before and after in the history of adaptive skate in the country. His bravery and innovation have positioned him as an inspirational figure both on and off the tracks.