The phrase Parkour World Championships may refer to one of several parkour competitions organized by various global organizations and institutions. Notable current global competitions include the Sport Parkour League World Championships, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) World Championships, and the Parkour Earth World Championships. Notable previous competitions include the Red Bull Art of Motion and the Barclaycard World Freerunning Championship.
FIG Parkour World Championships controversy The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) added parkour as one of their disciplines in 2017, causing international opposition from the parkour community who wanted to govern themselves.
The inaugural edition of the FIG Parkour World Championships was scheduled to take place at Hiroshima on 3–5 April 2020, but was postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and was eventually held from October 14, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan.
The second championships were held by the FIG in 2024.
Due to the controversy and backlash surrounding the establishment of the FIG competition, Parkour Earth was formed to launch a competing World Championship, which is scheduled for 2026.
Sport Parkour League World Championship Editions The Sport Parkour League (SPL) World Championships have been recognized by high profile parkour athletes as the "community recognized parkour world championships." Year Edition Host city Country SPL2022 1st Vancouver 2023 2nd Vancouver 2024 3rd Vancouver 2025 4th Vancouver
FIG Parkour World Championship Editions Year Edition Host city Country FIG2022 1st Tokyo 2024 2nd Kitakyushu
Parkour Earth World Championship Editions Year Edition Host city Country Parkour Earth2026 Brno
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