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“The Level Can Really be Shown When the Conditions are Perfect”

Published 9th November 2022 by Andrea Susanne Opielka

 

COPA KITLEY GKA FREESTYLE-KITE WORLD CUP TAIBA BEGINS TODAY! 

Nine riders are theoretically in with a chance of claiming the world championship, and for most it would be their first. The hunger is alive and the fact that this year the final is happening in just about the most perfect freestyle kiteboarding conditions on Taiba lagoon… well, as Mikaili Sol says in the video below: ‘The level can really be shown when the conditions are perfect.” 

Are you ready for the ultimate throwdown? The competition gets underway from today (Wednesday). 

FLEET OVERVIEW

There are 12 different nationalities competing across the whole event with ten men still on the waiting list, such was the large number of pre-registrations.

This is the first time ever that an event has been run on the perfect conditions on Taiba lagoon and the riders have also had their input as to where the exact best competition area would be.

MEN

The men’s elimination ladders for the main event is made up of these 28 riders:

  • Top 22 ranked riders from the Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour Freestyle division
  • 2 GKA Wildcards: Tom Bridge and Roberto Anthar Racca (who is back competing after a 3 year break)
  • 2 GKA Video Wildcards: Luis Fernando Silva and Leo Verrecchia
  • 2 winners of the local qualifier competition: TBC

WOMEN

  • Nine women have registered to compete
  • The top four women all still have a title shot at the title.

See all the potential world title winning scenarios here in this feature.

Nathalie Lambrecht

Read more about who can win the Qatar Airways GKA Freestyle World Championship titles here

Follow the event live on the official event page. Qualifying action has first possible start at 9am. Streaming should begin at noon for round three when the main event begins. www.gkakiteworldtour.com/live 

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She always comes back stronger 💪🏼 @ritaarnaus #gkakiteworldtour #kiteboarding #gkafreestyle

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She always comes back stronger 💪🏼 @ritaarnaus #gkakiteworldtour #kiteboarding #gkafreestyle
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The Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour is excited to return once again to Sylt, Germany for the Defender GKA Kite World Cup Sylt featuring two disciplines - Kite-Surf and Hydrofoil Big Air. At this event will also crown for the first time ever our GKA Hydrofoil Big Air European Champion 👑

Sylt is Germany’s fourth largest and northern-most island. It is famed for its nature reserve, untamed beauty and 40kms of sandy beaches, making it a perfect destination for this World Cup event!

Don’t forget that you will be able to watch everything live on 👉🏼 www.gkakiteworldtour.com/live
📅 Sylt, Germany
📍22-27 August 2024

@aida_cruises @bundeswehrkarriere @milram.de @sylt_die_insel

#gkakiteworldtour #gkasylt #kitesurfing #kitesurfworldcupsylt #ridethethrill #kitesurfworldcup #sylt #gkakitesurf #defender

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The Qatar Airways GKA Kite World Tour is excited to return once again to Sylt, Germany for the Defender GKA Kite World Cup Sylt featuring two disciplines - Kite-Surf and Hydrofoil Big Air. At this event will also crown for the first time ever our GKA Hydrofoil Big Air European Champion 👑 Sylt is Germany’s fourth largest and northern-most island. It is famed for its nature reserve, untamed beauty and 40kms of sandy beaches, making it a perfect destination for this World Cup event! Don’t forget that you will be able to watch everything live on 👉🏼 www.gkakiteworldtour.com/live 📅 Sylt, Germany 📍22-27 August 2024 @aida_cruises @bundeswehrkarriere @milram.de @sylt_die_insel #gkakiteworldtour #gkasylt #kitesurfing #kitesurfworldcupsylt #ridethethrill #kitesurfworldcup #sylt #gkakitesurf #defender
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The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here, and no, we are not referring to the weekend or any upcoming holiday that brings a twinkle to your eyes. We are talking about one of the greatest kite events since the dawn of mankind. While there are many great kiteboarding locations around the globe, perhaps one of the most historical and elusive is that of Hood River, Oregon, the birthplace of park riding and the pinnacle force that sustains its continuation.

This year the Kite Park League is proud to announce a new partnership with THE QATAR AIRWAYS GKA KITE WORLD TOUR to present THE QATAR AIRWAYS GKA KITE PARK LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024.

The event will be held from August 3rd - 10th and will crown this years QATAR AIRWAYS GKA KITE PARK WORLD CHAMPIONS 2024 in both men’s and women’s divisions. Without question, this will be a week to remember.

Stay Tuned and be ready.

#gkakiteworldtour #kiteparkleague #kiteboarding #GKAHoodRiver #GKAxKPL

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The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here, and no, we are not referring to the weekend or any upcoming holiday that brings a twinkle to your eyes. We are talking about one of the greatest kite events since the dawn of mankind. While there are many great kiteboarding locations around the globe, perhaps one of the most historical and elusive is that of Hood River, Oregon, the birthplace of park riding and the pinnacle force that sustains its continuation. This year the Kite Park League is proud to announce a new partnership with THE QATAR AIRWAYS GKA KITE WORLD TOUR to present THE QATAR AIRWAYS GKA KITE PARK LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024. The event will be held from August 3rd - 10th and will crown this years QATAR AIRWAYS GKA KITE PARK WORLD CHAMPIONS 2024 in both men’s and women’s divisions. Without question, this will be a week to remember. Stay Tuned and be ready. #gkakiteworldtour #kiteparkleague #kiteboarding #GKAHoodRiver #GKAxKPL
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