GKA RÍO: Matchu Lopes kite-surfing champion.

The Kitesurfing Championship semifinals were held at Praia de Itauna, Saquarema, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event was organized by GKA, the Global Kiteboarding Association.

Airton Cozzolino and Matchu Lopes, two of the world's best kitesurfers, made it to the final. The final was fiercely contested, with both riders performing incredible maneuvers. Ultimately, Matchu Lopes took the win with a score of 19.23 points. Airton Cozzolino finished in second place with a score of 18.77 points.

The other two finalists were Sebastian Ribeiro and Charly Martin, who finished in third and fourth place respectively.

The Kitesurfing Championship was a highly successful event, with a high level of competition and an incredible spectacle for the spectators. The social media images show some amazing waves and maneuvers surfed by the best riders on the circuit.

Congratulations to our Kitley Cup GKA Kite-Surf World Cup winners.

1. Matchu Lopes (Spain) - 19.23 points

2. Airton Cozzolino (Italy) - 18.77 points

3. Sebastian Ribeiro (Brazil) - 17.62 points

4. Charly Martin (France) - 16.87 points

🏆Men:

1st @matchu_lopes 🇪🇸

2nd @airtoncozzolino 🇮🇹

3rd @sebastianribeiroo 🇧🇷

🏆Women:

1st @moonawhyte 🇺🇸

2nd @capucine_delannoy 🇫🇷

3rd @millakferreira 🇧🇷

Thank you to all the athletes, sponsors, team members, and organizers for a truly spectacular event in Rio.

Sources:

GKA Kite World Tour

Romantsova 📸 @romantsovaphoto