2017 African Skateboarding Championships

The 2017 African Skateboarding Championships completed its second year in existence with perhaps its most competitive contest to date.  The hotly contested contest was won by Rabetisivalaka Rado Nirina from Madagascar, while the second place was taken by El Mehdi Anys from Morocco.  in Previous years this contest was held in Kimberley, South Africa but this year […]

Skateboarding For Hope Recap

This weekend, World Skateboarding Federation held the first Skateboarding For Hope Tour stop in Peru at the Skate Park of San Miguel. The winner, Piero Nunez, took home $500, a new skateboard and products from our sponsors. He also won a spot at the Inca Cup contest in September of this year. Results:1st  place Piero […]

FGL Angola Recap-Content-African-Skateboarding-Diary

Mario Felipe is one of the best Angolan skateboarder and he continued to earn his respect among fellow pears. Last Saturday September 23rd 2017, He became the winner of the Flat Ground League Angola giving him an all paid Ticket to wave the Angola Flag at the African Continental FGL Finals schedule to be held […]

Watch the KDC LIVE on Supersport

Catch All the Action from the 2013 Kimberley Diamond Cup: Watch the LIVE Webcast Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29 Nyjah Huston, Silas Baxter Neal, Mike Anderson Added to Pro Street Roster for World Skateboarding Championships in South Africa (Kimberley, South Africa – September 24, 2013) – World Skateboarding Grand Prix today announced the Kimberley Diamond […]

Ryan Decenzo and Adam Dyet Join Tour

TOP PRO SKATEBOARDERS JOIN NORTHERN CAPE LEG OF SKATEBOARDING FOR HOPE TOUR (September 10, 2013) Top professional skateboarders Ryan Decenzo and Adam Dyet will be joining the Skateboarding for Hope tour in the Northern Cape Province in the lead-up to the Kimberley Diamond Cup presented by Kumba Iron Ore, a business unit of Anglo American.  The world championship skateboarding […]

Andy Macdonald Wins Vert Championships

(Kimberley, South Africa – Sept. 28, 2013) – Thousands of skate fans descended on Kimberley, South Africa for the kickoff of the 2013 Kimberley Diamond Cup world skateboarding championships. The contest, presented by Kumba Iron Ore, kicked off with a concert featuring dance performances and popular South African musicians followed by a 15-minute fireworks show. Saturday […]

Nyjah Huston Wins Kimberley Diamond Cup!

(Kimberley, South Africa – Sept. 29, 2013) – The 2013 Kimberley Diamond Cup world skateboarding championships, presented by Kumba Iron Ore, concluded today with the Big Air “Best Trick” contest and the Pro Street Championships. Nyjah Huston just edged out Felipe Gustavo to win the Pro Street Contest, earning $100,000 cash.  Young skateboarder Jagger Eaton […]

Pro Skaters to Experience Northern Cape

Pro Skaters to Experience Northern Cape Culture, Community Week-Long Schedule includes Skate Clinics, Demos, Sightseeing and Safaris (Sacramento, Calif. – September 19, 2013) – World Skateboarding Grand Prix today announced the events schedule for the 2013 Kimberley Diamond Cup World Skateboarding Championships presented by Kumba Iron Ore.  A full week of activities leading up to […]

Kumba Skate Plaza is vibrant youth center

World Skateboarding Grand Prix is more than just a contest. We are committed to creating year-round programs to encourage and support the local youth through skateboarding. The Kumba Skate Plaza, the site of the 2013 Kimberley Diamond Cup, has become a vibrant an integral part of the community and hosts daily skate sessions, clinics, entertainment […]