Welcome, jump rope enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the exhilarating story of the very first online jump rope tournament. Held on January 21, 2024, this event brought together a global community of rope jumpers. Over 130 countries participated, showcasing their skills through 30-second video presentations known as “jump cards”.

The Judges

Our distinguished panel of judges included:

– Geraldo Alken
– Abby Jumps
– Samu

These experts had the tough job of narrowing down the participants to the top 16 who would compete in the live online battles.

The Competitors

From a diverse pool of talents, the following athletes made it to the first edition:

César (Venezuela)
Tái (United States)
Minette (Philippines)
Begad (Egypt)
Ramansh (India)
JL (Malaysia)
Coraline (Brazil)
Alicia (Portugal)
Nadja (South Africa)
Ema (Italy)
Dawid (Poland)
Reza (Indonesia)
Niken (Indonesia)
Rick (Taiwan)
Luisa (Colombia)
Abouseif (Egypt)

The Competition

Although the competitors performed from the comfort of their homes, the nerves were palpable. The live audience was left in awe by the outstanding performances.

“Despite some signal issues, we found solutions to ensure everything flowed smoothly. In the end, we had our winners and concluded the first online jump rope tournament. These challenges will make the next event even more special,” said Bambam, the host, alongside Robz.

The Winners

The tournament was filled with excitement, nerves, and a few technical hiccups. However, nothing could stop our champions from reaching the online podium:

3rd Place: Resa (Indonesia)
2nd Place: Dawid (Poland)
1st Place: JL (Malaysia)

“I can’t believe I won this. It makes me even more motivated to push myself harder in training. I will never regret starting to jump” said JL, brimming with joy.

The Judges’ Role

Our judges played a crucial role, from selecting the jump cards to the final round. This event was supported by **Elevate Rope**, who provided prizes for the winners. A big thank you to Elevate!

“I think this was an incredible step for our jump rope community. We saw people connecting and supporting each other vividly. It was a pleasure to be part of the 1st online tournament. Bring on more!” said Geraldo Alken, CEO of Elevate Rope.

Prizes and Future Events

Winners received hoodies, t-shirts, ropes, posters, and certificates. The next online tournament might be just around the corner. We hope to see you there.

Are you ready to participate and bring your style for the JROT25?