skateboarding – n. the act of riding a short board on wheels
impress – v. to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest
practice – v. to do something over and over again; to train
despite – prep. Without being prevented by something
obstacle – n. a barrier; something that make it difficult to do something; an object that you have to go over
sponsorship – n. a person or organization that gives money or pays the cost of an activity or event