The 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup China has concluded, featuring 70 competitors from 12 countries on Daishan Island at the delta of the Yangtze River.
This event offered 500 points and €60,000 in prize money, serving as a platform for cultural exchange and exciting competition.
The Yangtze River, a vital artery of China, provided a scenic backdrop for the convergence of global talent.
Competitors faced challenging conditions, with strong tidal currents pushing them to their limits. Despite these obstacles, Kamil Manowiecki from Poland and Maddalena Spanu from Italy dominated the long-distance races on day one.
Notable competitors included reigning world champion Mathis Ghio, World Cup Turkiye winner Alessandro Tomasi, Sean Herbert from New Zealand, and Karolina Kluszczynska from Poland. The local talent, Liu Yu Xiao and Meijuan Xiao, showcased their skills, reflecting the growing popularity of wingfoiling in China.
Unfortunately, the final day’s racing was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, solidifying the overnight results. In the men’s division, Kamil Manowiecki secured the top spot, followed by Mathis Ghio and Alessandro Tomasi. Manowiecki expressed his eagerness to race, stating, “If the wind had come, I was keen to race, to finish it off in the right way. But either way, I’m happy to win the event.” Ghio echoed similar sentiments, saying, “I was ready to perform, but the wind didn’t come.”
In the women’s division, Maddalena Spanu maintained her dominance, winning all events of the season to date. She stated, “I’m glad we didn’t race in the challenging conditions. After a good competition, I’m pleased we only had good quality racing.” A special mention goes to 15-year-old Vaina Picot from France, who clinched bronze, marking a promising start to her career.
The 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup China may be over, but the tour continues. The next stop will be in Brazil in December, where the excitement will carry on as the world’s top wingfoilers prepare for their next challenge.
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