A skateboard weekend w/Giorgio Zavos in Bahrain

Red Bull Local Hero Tour 2013 brought skateboarding back to Bahrain for a weekend to remember. Giorgio Zavos, Red Bull skateboard athlete came all the way from Greece for the two day event.
The Skating action kicked off with more than 50 skaters gathered at Hidd Park. They welcomed Giorgio and jammed with him ahead of a full day of grinding and shredding at the scene's favorite skating spots which included Riffa' Fort garden, and the Busaiteen Corniche. Throughout the action packed day, skateboarders free styled on the different natural ledges and ramps the locations offered, while learning from Giorgio how to perfect their tricks. The competition was held at the Lagoon Amwaj to select the "local hero".
20 skateboarders went head to head putting to the test their favorite tricks from 50/50 grinds, to the 360 degree flip on the special designed ramps and ledges, to the delight of the cheering crowd and under the watchful eye of Giorgio. The latter who was silently judging the event, picked Fahim as the winner as he was the only to execute a clean 360 degree flip. Walid and Ahmed Hajji who exhibited excellent skills throughout the competition and in the final 4 round landed themselves the 2nd & 3rd places."