The second stop of the 2026 Diamonds & Dorings Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) GrandSlam brought another exciting day of skateboarding to Gqeberha, with riders battling for top honours across all divisions.
In the Men’s Open division, Molemo Modise delivered an outstanding performance to claim victory with a winning score of 20.20, narrowly edging Jean-Marc Johannes (19.20) and Verdon Chad Ambraal (18.40). Verdon also earned the Best Trick award after an impressive display of technical skill.
The Ladies Open title went to Boipelo, who dominated the final with a score of 14.60, finishing ahead of Choccy and Chloe. Boipelo completed a perfect day by also taking home the Best Trick award.
Kay Philander was the sole competitor in the Girls Under-16 division and secured the title with a score of 5.80 while also winning the Best Trick award.
The Under-16 Boys division produced one of the closest contests of the event. Garth claimed first place with a score of 11.10, just 0.10 points ahead of Zito, while Kamogelo rounded out the podium in third. Kamogelo was rewarded with the Best Trick award for his standout performance.
Following another successful stop on the Kimberley Diamond Cup GrandSlam tour, South Africa’s top skateboarders continue their chase for valuable championship points as the 2026 season gathers momentum.
