Meet the all-girls skateboarding group breaking stereotypes in Ethiopia
Despite the fact that her dress ripped on her first attempt, Challa recalls returning "just following the boys" until she figured it out.
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Despite the fact that her dress ripped on her first attempt, Challa recalls returning "just following the boys" until she figured it out.
Several Ethiopian schoolgirls dressed in jeans, sweatpants, and abayas practised the art of skateboarding, breaking all taboos. Although there are numerous skateboarding communities in the country, they are mostly dominated by men. With experience and time, female skateboarders have developed skills to cope with criticism and avoidable injuries that the sport entails.