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2002 Asian X Games - Day 2

2002 Asian X Games - Day 1

Over 17,000 spectators watched Australians dominate today during the third day of competition at the Asian X Games Qualifier IV presented by Toyota. The talented Australian's finished consistently in the top spots in the bicycle stunt park, wakeboarding and sport climbing's bouldering competitions.

Aussie bike stunt riders took the top three spots in the park competition. 19-year-old Steven McCann skidded to first place while compatriots 24-year-old Colin Mackay and 28-year-old Clint Millar came in second and third respectively. All three gave the enthusiastic crowd a wide range of tricks and transfers that left the audience cheering in appreciation.

Aussies also made a splash in wakeboarding as Aussies Mark Kenny, Josh Sanders and Brett Eisenhauer captured the first, second, and third places. Mark made up big time for an early fall, and finished 7 points ahead of Sanders after what seemed to be an irredeemable situation.

In the women's bouldering, Australian Samantha Berry claimed gold, followed by Yu Yun Yuniar from Indonesia and Shun Yuk Choi from Hong Kong taking silver and bronze respectively. During the men's competition, animated spectators witnessed Korean Jae Yong Lee's relentless pursuit to the top, pay off when he finished in first place. Hiroshi Okano from Japan came in second place followed by Australian Alan Pryce at third place.

Also this weekend at the Asian X Games, BMG's pop rock act, Def~Gab~C featuring Asheed, Eddie, Jemboo and Lee Space entertained spectators with their own unique fiery groovy brand of Malaysian cutting edge Pop Rock. Joining Def~Gab~C's performance is Reefa, one of the most popular rappers in the hip-hop world of Malaysia.

A sudden downpour postponed the much awaited final competition for aggressive inline skating doubles vert. The final will be held at 6:30pm tomorrow.

Besides the competitions, pro demonstrations and live band concerts, another attraction to the Asian X Games IV presented by Toyota is the interactive village where visitors get a first-hand feel of the adrenalin rush and exhilaration of action sports.

The last day of competition at the Asian X Games Qualifier IV presented by Toyota include finals in bicycle stunt vert (12:00 noon), skateboarding park (6:00pm), speed sport climbing (6:30pm) and aggressive inline skating park (8:00pm).

* * * * * More than 300 action athletes compete this week at the Asian X Games IV in bicycle stunts, skateboarding, aggressive in-line skating, sport climbing and wakeboarding. Countries and territories represented are China, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong and Korea.

The ESPN Junior X Games III and the Asian X Games Qualifier IV presented by Toyota enjoy high-level sponsorship support from Presenting Sponsor Toyota, Official Partners Toshiba, adidas, TMNet and TMTouch and Official Supporters Polaroid and Milo. Astro is the Official Cable Partner and HitzFM is the Official Radio Station. The Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sport is co-hosting the Qualifier.

ESPN will televise the Asian X Games Qualifier IV presented by Toyota to more than 140 countries and territories around the globe. In addition, asianxgames.com, housed at EXPN.com, the action sports and culture website, will offer extensive coverage.

Background to the X Games

The Asian X Games Qualifier was first held in 1998 and is the most prestigious multi-event competition for action sports in Asia. Between 1998 and 2000 it took place on Phuket Island, Thailand.

Showcasing 350 of Asia-Pacific's best action sport athletes the event serves as a qualifier to the US X Games, the pinnacle of global action sports competition. Athletes compete in aggressive in-line skating, bicycle stunt, skateboarding, sport climbing and wakeboarding. The Junior event, inaugurated in 1999, is modelled after the senior Games and brings together 130 children aged 14 years and under.

In 2000, ESPN expanded the competition through the Asian Xtour presented by Toyota, a series of pre-qualifiers to the regional event. In 2001, Tour stops were held in Shanghai, Bangkok, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Singapore. The Tour events were the only avenue for entry into the regional competition taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (27 January - 3 February 2002).

Winners of the regional competition will secure a place at the 2002 Summer X Games, to be held in Philadelphia USA (12-25 August 2002).

ESPN is televising the 2001 Xtour KL and Asian X Games Qualifier presented by Toyota to more than 140 countries and territories around the globe. In addition, Asianxtour.com and AsianXgames.com offer extensive coverage of the Games.

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