12-Year-Old Thai Skateboarder Firas Kirin Petkiree Reaches WST Quarterfinals
Firas Kirin Petkiree, a 12-year-old skateboarder from Thailand, made history by becoming the youngest quarter-finalist in the World Skateboarding Tour during the 2026 event in Rome.
In 2026, Firas Kirin Petkiree, a talented 12-year-old street skateboarder from Thailand, reached a significant milestone by becoming the youngest quarter-finalist in World Skateboarding Tour (WST) history at an event in Rome. This achievement is especially noteworthy because Firas was inspired to take up skateboarding after witnessing its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games when he was only seven years old. With the guidance of his coach, Kenny Reed, Firas has committed to daily training for the past four years, which has led to this impressive performance on the international stage.
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