Skateboarding Is More Than A Sport

Participants in the Kimberley Diamond Cup Grandslam Tour described skateboarding as not just a sport. They find it healing and free and see it as a sense of belonging.

This weekend the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism hosted the Free State leg of its nationwide tour of the competition at Thaba Nchu.

The aim is to empower youth and to showcase their talent and skills.

The competition is open to all African skaters across the continent. At least 60 skaters participated in the Free State leg of the competition.

This regional skateboarding competition serves as a build-up to the world-renowned Kimberley Diamond Cup Finals taking place next month.