It’s official: Sora Shirai is now riding for Opera Skateboards!
The announcement comes after a gnarly win at the Tampa Pro, one of the most prestigious contests for core skaters in the world.
Bill Weiss and the SideWalk Distribution crew have made it clear that Sora is part of the Opera family now, even if the brand hasn't made any big formal announcements yet.
The skateboarding community quickly picked up on this new chapter for Sora when Opera shared a post celebrating his victory.
Opera took to social media, posting a photo of Sora with their board, marking the big win at Tampa Pro. The caption read:
Congratulations @sora_shirai 1st place Tampa Pro! 🎭
@spottampa #tampapro2025
It’s a pretty straightforward post, but the message is loud and clear: Sora and Opera are already rolling together.
While Opera’s been keeping things low-key on roster updates, this move was more or less expected given Sora's performance and presence in the contest.
What’s cool about this whole thing is that it’s another example of skateboarding culture evolving through the connection between skaters and brands.
Winning a massive event like Tampa Pro means a lot more than just taking home the trophy; it’s about being recognized by the right crew, and Opera clearly saw something special in Sora.
Looking forward, it’s going to be fun to see how this partnership grows.
With Opera's emphasis on core skate culture and Sora's undeniable skills, it seems like a solid match.
With the momentum from his Tampa Pro win, Sora's got all eyes on him, no doubt, will be stoked to have him represent their brand in the years to come.
Here’s to what’s next for Shirai and Opera. This is definitely one partnership to keep an eye on!