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Skateboarding action heats up at Kimberley Diamond Cup qualifiers

Danie van der Lith|Published 1 month ago

The Kimberley Diamond Cup qualifiers are under way at the Kimberley Skate Plaza.

Image: Danie van der Lith

THE MUCH-anticipated Kimberley Diamond Cup is in full swing, with the qualifiers under way at the Kimberley Skate Plaza. The event has already brought electrifying skateboarding action to the Northern Cape, featuring an impressive line-up of local and international skaters.

The preliminary rounds kicked off on Friday, giving skaters the opportunity to qualify for Saturday’s main event, where they’ll battle it out under the lights for top honours.

It's all-out skateboarding action at the Kimberley Diamond Cup qualifiers in Kimberley.

Image: Danie van der Lith

Some serious skills were on display at the Kimberley Skate Plaza.

Image: Danie van der Lith

With competitors hailing from South Africa, Russia, Germany, and Dubai, the level of talent on display has been truly world-class.

Young skaters in the Under-16 Boys and Girls categories demonstrated incredible skill, proving that the next generation of South African skateboarding is in good hands. Meanwhile, the Men’s Open and Women’s Open divisions saw some high-level tricks and gravity-defying stunts that thrilled the crowd.

One of the young skaters showcases their skills.

Image: Danie van der Lith

With the finals set for Saturday, the excitement is only just beginning. Skate fans and newcomers alike are encouraged to come down to the Kimberley Skate Plaza and witness the action firsthand. 

Beyond the fierce competition, the Kimberley Diamond Cup continues to shine as a beacon of youth development and community engagement - cementing its place as the beating heart of South African skateboarding. Don’t miss out on a weekend packed with epic skateboarding, live music, and the unmatched energy that only the Kimberley Diamond Cup can deliver!

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