Parkour

$1.26 Million Awarded to Victims in 2017 Parkour Gym Collapse Incident

by

San Diego, Calif. – A jury has awarded $1.26 million in damages to a group of individuals injured during a dramatic 2017 incident at a parkour training facility where a platform suddenly collapsed. This legal conclusion comes after years of litigation and personal hardship for those affected. At the heart of the incident was a training session at a well-known parkour gym, where participants practicing the sport, which involves running, climbing, and jumping over obstacles, were caught off-guard when a structural platform gave way. The collapse led to numerous injuries among the gym-goers, who subsequently … Read more

“Yalla Parkour” Triumphs at DOC NYC, Capturing the Power of Resilience Through Gaza’s Parkour Scene

by

NEW YORK — The United States’ largest documentary festival, DOC NYC, recently concluded its 2024 edition, spotlighting stories that ranged from personal triumphs to urgent global issues, brought to life by filmmakers from around the globe. This year’s event, spread over nine days, engaged more than 20,000 attendees and over 1,500 filmmakers and industry guests in screenings and panel discussions in New York City. Among the numerous films vying for recognition, “Yalla Parkour” by Areeb Zuaiter, a vivid portrayal of young parkour athletes navigating the ravaged urban landscapes of Gaza, clinched the grand jury prize … Read more

DOC NYC Celebrates Film Excellence: ‘Yalla Parkour’ and ‘Stone Mountain’ Among Top Honors at Prestigious Documentary Festival

by

New York, USA – As the curtain falls on another year, the celebrated DOC NYC film festival has officially announced the winners of its prestigious Jury and Audience Awards for this season. As a marker of what’s to come, the festival is already gearing up for its next showcase, slated to run from November 12 through November 30, 2025. Both fans and filmmakers eagerly anticipate what promising documentaries will grace the festival in the upcoming year. The festival, which remains a significant event on the documentary film calendar, concluded with a series of accolades awarded … Read more