Shaun White Reveals Criticizers Tried to Pull Him Down by Not Accepting Snowboarding as a ‘Real Sport’

Published 02/02/2022, 9:45 AM EST

One more Olympics. Just one more for Shaun White, whose incredible dominance in snowboarding has done him wonders. Whether it is skateboarding or snowboarding, White dominated the sport for nearly two decades. He is currently going to appear in his fifth Winter Olympics. Apparently, the last one. With all the success behind him, he will end his career at the end of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

While some people lose interest in the sport, White kept himself motivated for a long time. That’s the greatness of the man. While many tried to put him down by saying snowboarding is a real sport, he kept going and showed why he is the best.

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Shaun White wanted to prove haters wrong

The sport of snowboarding has comparatively a lower reach when compared with other sports like football, basketball, tennis, etc. However, White is famous in the pop-culture for his outstanding achievements in extreme sports competitions. He is one of the best snowboarders, as well as, the best skateboarder in the sport’s history. Landing 1080s or 900s is a customary go-to move for the talented athlete and he talked about keeping himself motivated, despite, the sport not being famous around the world.

“People thought we were kind of throwing our lives away for a sport that wasn’t a ‘real’ sport, so I always felt like I had something to prove. There’s just a lot motivating me now that wasn’t there before. Or at least it’s a lot different,” said White.

He is the reason tons of people get glued to their screens to watch him perform. Some of the tricks and skills he performs defy gravity. Often known as ‘The Flying Tomato’, the sensational White’s aura is incredible. After all these years, he keeps himself motivated and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics would be special.

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A fourth Olympic gold medal on the cards?

After facing tough competition in the qualifying rounds, the sensational White got back in the final qualifying event in Laax, Switzerland to book his flight to China. Thus, he finished on the podium to give him an opportunity to claim his fourth gold medal. Being at the top requires an incredible amount of motivation and passion for his craft, as he showcased it for a long time. Thus, what a stunning career.

The Winter Olympics would be important for White to showcase his talents. He is one of the best snowboarders in the world. An inspiration and influential personality to all, Shaun White is a legend, that cannot be forgotten.

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Jacob Gijy is a US Sports and NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Gijy finished his Masters in Counselling Psychology and worked in a hospital for 2 years before his passion for sports compelled him to find his way to sports journalism. A fan of the great Tim Duncan, he is always ready to pick up a debate with anyone who does not offer the center the respect he deserves.

Shaun White Reveals Criticizers Tried to Pull Him Down by Not Accepting Snowboarding as a ‘Real Sport’

Shaun White wanted to prove haters wrong

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A fourth Olympic gold medal on the cards?