Skateboarders striving to roll through pandemic

Passing it on: A Green Skate School teacher coaching a young skateboarding enthusiast in Jakarta. — The Jakarta Post/ANN

THE sport of skateboarding has gained popularity in big cities like Jakarta, with growing numbers of skate enthusiasts and skateparks popping up across the capital.

The chance to explore outdoor areas while staying active and hanging out with friends is what makes skateboarding attractive – at least until the pandemic struck.