Oh My, How Slalom Has Grown
- Jul 16
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Highlights of the Inline Freestyle World Cup - Hero Battle Cup 2026 - Milan 30 June - 4 July 2026
This first official World Skate World Cup included Classic, Battle, Speed, Jump, Slide and Pairs. The 2026 Inline Freestyle World Cup circuit opened in Milan, Italy, from June 30 to July 4, 2026, serving as the 18th Hero Battle Cup. Held in the urban arena of Piazza Duca D'Aosta, the event debuted a new elite PRO category for athletes aged 15 and over.
Key Highlights and Results
The competition carried immense weight for the global rankings, offering 325 points toward the world number one spot. Several key disciplines concluded with standout performances:
Slide Discipline: Won by Viritpol Vongakrayakorn (THA) in the Men's division and Anna Kukushkina (AIN) in the Women's division.
Jump Pro: Maxim Caraion (MDA) won the Men's event, clearing incredible heights.
Speed Slalom: Sveva Romano (ITA) took Gold in the Pro Women's category, followed by Chloe Chiu (HKG) and Matilde Arosio (ITA).
If you would like to know the results for other categories (like Free Jump Women or Classic Slalom) or want more information about upcoming stops on the 2026 World Skate World Cup tour leading up to Shanghai, visit the official World Skate site.
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