"It's not just about events. It's also about how to have hundreds of thousands of riders here in Shanghai and more in China within the next five to 10 years.

"We need to build more infrastructure in the city to facilitate enthusiasts' practice. They need to have skateparks for learning. After the skate parks, we need to consider opening academies," Andre-Benoit said.

Andre-Benoit highlighted the importance of building infrastructure in the city to support enthusiasts' practice, emphasizing the need for skate parks and academies to facilitate learning and skill development in extreme sports.