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From Kimberley to the world, skateboarder Damian Bramley is making epic moves on international skateboarding paths as he guns for his spot at the Paris Olympics!

 

Kimberley, South Africa (28 February 2024) — 23-year-old Damian Bramley, a local skateboarder who calls Kimberley home, is showing off his skateboarding skills to the world as he participates in the World Skateboarding Tour Dubai Park & Street 2024!

Damian’s talent with wheels caught a lot of attention at the Kimberley Diamond Cup; so much so that the provincial government has gotten on board (pun intended) in backing their lad.

Taking place until 3 March in Dubai, the World Skateboarding Tour could be Damian’s ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The event will be a segue to the next stage of qualifiers for Olympic qualification set to take place in Shanghai and Budapest later this year.

“Competing at the World Skateboarding Tour Dubai Park & Street 2024 is a dream come true for me. The opportunity to compete against the best in the world and earn a spot in the Paris Olympics is something I’ve worked tirelessly for, and I’m grateful for the support of my community and the provincial government,” Damian shared. 

Skateboarding as an Olympic event only made its debut in Tokyo in 2021, which means it is still a relatively fresh discipline at the most prestigious games. Seeing a South African wave our flag in this sense is hugely exciting, as is Damian’s journey to get there.


Sources: Northern Cape Department Finance, Economic Development and Tourism 
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