Successful Freestyle Kite Event in Dunkirk: GKA Kiteworldtour Qatar Airways Results
In the exciting world of freestyle kiting, the coastal city of Dunkirk became the epicenter of action during a week full of adrenaline and competition. In this exciting event, the women's competition kicked off with the final held last Thursday, while the men's competition took over throughout the weekend with a spectacular qualifying and semifinal. The climax came on Sunday, with the wind as a determining factor. The crowd, eagerly awaiting the men's podium finish of the GKA Kiteworldtour Qatar Airways, Eolo, which kept spectators on tenterhooks until the very last moment, was absent, which unfortunately prevented the event from being completed. Despite this unexpected twist, the four male finalists tied for first place, sharing the honors in this intense competition.
In the women's competition, I'd like to single out Claudia León, a freestyle enthusiast, SUELTALABARRA fan, and proud Spanish representative. She shined in this tournament. Her outstanding performance placed her second in the women's category, once again demonstrating her skill and dedication in the world of freestyle kitesurfing. Claudia not only proudly represents Spain, but also demonstrates the level of skill and passion that characterizes athletes from her country.
The final results are highlighted as follows:
Freestyle men:
First place (tie):
- Carlos Mario 🇧🇷
- Maxime Chabloz 🇨🇭
- Arthur Guillebert 🇫🇷
- Gianmaria Coccoluto 🇮🇹
Freestyle women:
First place: Bruna Kajiya 🇧🇷
Second place: Claudia León 🇪🇸
Third place: Francesca Bagnoli 🇮🇹
We are incredibly grateful to all the participants and attendees for making this event an unforgettable experience in this new location. Despite the weather challenges, the passion and sportsmanship were palpable in every maneuver and trick performed. We look forward to returning in future editions and continuing to witness the incredible talent of the freestyle kite athletes.
Special thanks to @samuucardenas for capturing these moments in photographs that allow us to relive the excitement again and again!
