April Skateboards professional skateboarder Rayssa Leal has been named a Global Ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
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Leal first gained worldwide attention as a young skateboarder before earning a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
She returned to the podium at Paris 2024, taking home bronze and further establishing herself as one of skateboarding’s biggest young names.
As part of her new role, Leal will help introduce Dakar 2026 to audiences around the world while spending time with young athletes competing at the Games.
She will also share lessons from her own experience and offer insight into what it is like to compete on the Olympic stage.
This role brings her career back to younger skaters who are still finding their place in skateboarding.
With Dakar 2026 set to feature the next generation of athletes, she will have the chance to connect with competitors and share some of what she has learned along the way.
World Skate SB Posted:
"One of the most recognizable young athletes in the world, @rayssalealsk8 captured global attention as a teenager before winning Olympic silver on her debut at Tokyo 2020 and adding a bronze medal at Paris 2024. Her journey from young skateboarder to Olympic medallist has made her a role model for aspiring athletes around the world.
As Global Ambassador for Dakar 2026, Leal will help share the story of the Dakar 2026 YOG with audiences around the world. She will also bring the lessons of her own remarkable career to Dakar, where she will share her experience with young athletes and help them embrace the unique opportunities that come with competing at the YOG."