Kimberley Grand Slam showcases talent and hope at the skate park
The Kimberley Skate Park hosted the Kimberley Grand Slam on Saturday, where skaters from across the region impressed with thrilling tricks and fierce competition. All the winners are seen with their prize money.
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On Saturday, the Kimberley Skate Park buzzed with energy as the Kimberley Grand Slam took centre stage. Skaters from across the region gathered to win their age divisions and claim prize money, while spectators filled the park to cheer on the competitors.
The level of competition was fierce, with skaters pulling off impressive tricks that kept the crowd on their feet throughout the day. When the dust settled, the winners were crowned, and prize money was handed out to the best performers. True to tradition, Exilite Holdings ensured that participants were well taken care of, providing meals and support so that the young athletes could give their best in every round.
Skaters performed awesome tricks as spectators cheered on their favourite skaters.
Image: Danie van der Lith
Best trick of the day was one of the highlights, as skaters tried their best to land skilled tricks.
Image: Danie van der Lith
Another skaters flies through the air with his board beneath him.
Image: Danie van der Lith
But the Kimberley Diamond Cup is about more than just skateboarding. It is a movement designed to empower the youth by offering them hope and a safe environment. Many of the athletes who take part come from challenging circumstances, and through this platform, they find a space to grow, express themselves, and develop important life skills.
The Skate for Hope programme plays a key role in this vision, encouraging children from all backgrounds to skate and to build confidence through sport. Beyond the competitions, the Kimberley Skate Plaza has become a hub of development. Here, young people are not only skating but also learning coding, gaining employment opportunities at the park, receiving meals, and being nurtured in an environment that prioritises growth and care.
It may not always be visible from the outside, but what happens behind the scenes is just as significant as the competitions on display. The Kimberley Diamond Cup is not just the biggest skateboarding event in Africa; it is also a vehicle for real change. It is a work in progress, but every event brings the community one step closer to transforming lives.
The Kimberley Grand Slam winners
Under 16 Girls
- Osego
- Mia
- Nacho
Under 16 Boys
- Molemo
- Garth
- Zito
Ladies Open
- Mmabatho
- Neo
- Jodie
Men's Open
- Tyler Kammies
- Keanu Darries
- Khaya