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King of Germany 2026 in Wuppertal
King of Germany 2026 in Wuppertal – A Weekend to Remember
From April 17–19, 2026, the King of Germany became an absolute highlight of the scene—setting new records along the way. As an official Challenger event of World Skate, this year’s contest attracted more participants than ever before. A total of 207 riders from 20 different countries competed, turning the event into an international gathering full of talent and passion.
In the categories Rookies, Juniors, Pro Women, and Pro Men, the level of riding was outstanding. In addition, the spectacular “King of the Bowl” presented by SkatePro delivered even more action and excitement, with Morgan Jones taking the win.
After intense qualifications, the finals took place on Sunday—and they did not disappoint:
Rookies
🥇 Roberts Braufmanis
🥈 Matus Belica
🥉 Lelio Gebriel Dos Santos
Juniors
🥇 Maximilian Bijak
🥈 Jonathan Buhl Jensen
🥉 Jayden Lau
Pro Women
🥇 Neve Entwistle
🥈 Tilde Tarp
🥉 Alli Vormala
Pro Men
🥇 Harvey Perkins
🥈 Maksim Tihhomirov
🥉 Maty Pekarek
A standout moment: in the Pro Men category, all three podium spots were taken by riders from the Chilli Pro Team—a clear statement of the team’s strength and depth.
There was also plenty of action beyond the standard runs. In the Sketchy Competition, Mani Palmer claimed victory, bringing huge cheers and unforgettable moments.
But what truly made this event special was the atmosphere:
A community that sticks together. Riders pushing, cheering, and celebrating each other. Pure passion on and off the park—exactly what this sport is all about.
Throughout the weekend, Moses Obibi hosted the event, bringing energy and enthusiasm that kept the excitement at a peak the entire time.
And since this is the King of Germany, the best German riders were also honored:
Best German Juniors
🥇 Maximilian Bijak
🥈 Jayden Lau
🥉 Tom Buxbaum
Best German Pro Men
🥇 Bastian Brey
🥈 Oscar Larsen
🥉 Nils Dzeia
Best German Pro Women
🥇 Marie Maier
🥈 Emilie Faasch
All results and rankings can be found here:
https://liveheats.com/events/428189
Conclusion:
A weekend full of energy, talent, and emotion. King of Germany 2026 once again proved how strong and vibrant the scene is—and we’re already looking forward to upcoming events!
A big thank you goes out to Wicked Woods Hall and its staff, the organizers, helpers, photographers and videographers, emergency services, all sponsors, and every single participant—this event wouldn’t have been possible without you.
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