Kimberley Diamond Cup Promotes Skateboarding And Youth Development

Skaters from various towns gathered to showcase their skills at the Kimberley Diamond Cup, an event that highlighted the growing popularity of skateboarding as an extreme sport in South Africa.

For many participants, skateboarding is much more than just a hobby. Regolele Pule, one of the skaters, shared how the sport has shaped his life.

"I've had the opportunity to travel the world. I don't think I would have gotten that anywhere else, whether it was academically or anything else. It has also given me the chance to interact with different people from all over the world. As skateboarders, we're all very unique and have different personalities. Having that family-like relationship at the skate park has helped me deal with a lot of personal issues," Pule says.

This is Pule's first time participating in the Kimberley Diamond Cup, and he expressed his excitement about the opportunity "I'm happy for such platforms," he adds.

The event also included lessons for skaters of all ages, aimed at growing the sport and developing the next generation of skateboarders. Stakeholders believe that these efforts will not only encourage youth development but also contribute to the growth of the provincial economy.