Momiji Nishiya

Tokyo Olympics: Japan's 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya claims first gold in women's skateboarding

Momiji, who won a silver medal at the 2021 world championships in Rome, has now secured the ultimate prize in the sport after her unique blend of trickery, skill and consistency.

Jul 26, 2021, 16:13 PM IST

Japan's Momiji Nishiya at 13 won the women's street gold in skateboarding event at Tokyo Olympics. (Source: Twitter)

In Pics: From 13-year-old skaters to teen paddlers, a look at youngest Olympians in Tokyo

Some of the youngest athletes in the history of modern Olympics are currently competing at the Tokyo Games. Two 13-year-old skateboarders -- Momiji Nishika from Japan and Brazil's Rayssa Leal -- won the Olympics gold and silver medal in the women's street event. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at some of the youngest Olympians at Tokyo Olympics.

Jul 26, 2021, 12:47 PM IST