XMotionMag Issue 3 June/July 2017 ISSUE3_JUNE-JULY17 | Page 24

doting parents and friends all pushing the Ali Al Shamayleh claimed the win in the limits and being spurred on by their peers. Junior skate category with Abdullah Ahmed in second and Rameez Mazhar rounded Special guest star and Red Bull BMX out the podium in third. athlete Mansour Al Safran, flew in from Kuwait with a bunch of his crew to wow the crowds with an impressive showcase In the senior skate division it was Josh Bell of some insane tricks. You can read our full that put together a near flawless run to interview with Mansour on page 54 of this claim victory, with Alex Thomas ending up issue. in second place and Filipino Harold Garcia taking the final step of the podium. Another big name in attendance was Abu Dhabi BMX ace, Abood Blaze, who came Mansour Al Safran took home top honours out to do a demo for the crowd and to in the senior BMX contest, throwing down judge the competition. some insane tricks and big airs into his run. In second place was Albaz Al Ayyaf The contest had one of the best vibes we followed by Amin Joumah. have seen in the Middle East and is sure to attract more and more athletes for future Adham Abdulhalim won the Junior BMX editions. The competition was fierce with ahead of Mohamed Fathi and Waseem competitors laying everything on the line Mahdi. to win. MOHAMED FATHI XMOTIONMAG • 24