French rollerblade team finishes 7th globally

Nineteen rollerblade artists from the Union des patineurs artistiques de Rochefort (Upar) club returned from the World Skate Games 2026 in Asuncion, Paraguay, having finished in 7th place globally in the Precision event. The competition, which is considered the World Games of wheeled sports, gathers every two years the elite of rollerblading, skateboarding, and scooters.

Upar placed last in their group

The Upar club competed in a group that included seven teams, finishing in last place in their group behind three Italian teams, two Argentine teams, and one Portuguese team. The competition is a major international event for wheeled sports, bringing together top athletes from around the world.

Performance titled "Valhalla" broadcast online

The performance, titled "Valhalla," took place on Saturday, October 17, and was broadcast at 7 p.m. (French time). The Upar club expressed disappointment with their performance, stating in a post on their Facebook account that the results did not meet their expectations.

Club emphasizes sportsmanship and pride

However, they emphasized that this was part of sports, with highs, lows, and results that one must learn to accept. A fan zone was set up at the Palais des congrès de Rochefort for the occasion, as the club is based in this commune in the Charente-Maritime department.

Upar proud of historic participation

Despite the outcome, the Upar club expressed pride in being the first French club to participate in this event of the World Skate Games. They described the experience as "unforgettable for the entire team."