Kite-Surf athletes poised for showdown in Sylt

World’s best riders stoked to battle in Kite-Surf discipline at idyllic German resort on North Sea to push for coveted titles

Tour returns to Sylt for vital mid-season stop

Kite-Surf discipline to test athletes’ skill in mixed format in North Sea as quest for most complete rider continues at third wave stop

Matchu Lopes makes it two-for-two titles in Rio

Stellar final was one for the ages as Cape Verdean duo went head-to-head in showdown in Brazil’s epic Saquarema break

Kite battles get serious in renowned Rio break

Elimination round sees athletes’ runs ended as big guns thrive and advance at debut wave contest in Saquarema

Top kite-surfers battle elements in Rio de Janeiro

Tough conditions with light breezes and huge waves allow just four heats of men’s competition in Saquarema

Big hitters begin kite-surf duels at epic Rio break

Top seeds open bids for crown in first clashes at Saquarema as GKA tour makes its wave debut in Rio de Janeiro

Moona Whyte lands back-to-back wave crowns

US athlete triumphs with stellar riding in difficult final on opening day of GKA wave tour’s debut in Rio de Janeiro

Mid-season tour stops crucial for title hopefuls

Freestyle and Kite-Surf world tour stops in Europe set to test athletes as they bid for coveted crowns in twin North Sea venues