SUP Indoor World Cup: Shocking Upsets and Epic Wins
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Brazil's David Leao. | Photo Courtesy: Euro Tour
DÜSSELDORF, Germany - The EuroTour 2025 season kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Indoor World Cup held at boot Düsseldorf in Germany. The event was packed with thrilling races, big upsets, and incredible performances, making for an unforgettable finals day.
Women’s Sprint Finals
In the women’s final, Alba Frey from Spain claimed the top spot after a fierce battle with Puerto Rico’s Mari Carmen Rivera. Despite a strong start from the reigning EuroTour 2024 champion, a fall during a buoy turn gave Frey the edge to take the win in a tightly contested race. Katniss Paris from the USA secured the third spot on the podium after edging out Spain’s Susak Molinero in a close fight for fourth. Italy’s Cecilia Pampinella rounded out the top five with the best time in the quarterfinals, proving she’s in great shape for the season ahead.
Top 10 Women:
- Alba Frey (Spain)
- Mari Carmen Rivera (Puerto Rico)
- Katniss Paris (USA)
- Susak Molinero (Spain)
- Cecilia Pampinella (Italy)
- Juliette Du Haime (Argentina)
- Katrine Bergman (Denmark)
- Elene Etxeberria (Spain)
- Linda Syrovakova (Czech Republic)
- Tamara Sparozic (Croatia)
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The ladies in action. | Photos courtesy: Euro Tour
Men’s Sprint Finals
The men’s final saw Spain dominating once again as Manuel Hoyuela triumphed over his compatriot Ivan de Frutos. Hoyuela celebrated his birthday with a maiden EuroTour victory, delivering a convincing performance. De Frutos was not far behind, adding to Spain’s strong showing.
Brazil’s Eri Tenorio finished third after an impressive performance, defeating Spain’s Unax Etxeberria, who had earlier pulled off a stunning quarterfinal victory over Japan’s Shuri Araki, the undefeated champion from EuroTour 2024. Rounding out the top five was Denmark’s Christian Andersen, who posted the best time in the quarterfinals.
Top 10 Men:
- Manuel Hoyuela (Spain)
- Ivan de Frutos (Spain)
- Eri Tenorio (Brazil)
- Unax Etxeberria (Spain)
- Christian Andersen (Denmark)
- Shuri Araki (Japan)
- David Leao (Brazil)
- Paolo Marconi (Italy)
- Ole Schwarz (Germany)
- Sergio Cantoral (Spain)
Japan's Shuri Araki | Photo courtesy: Euro Tour
Junior Highlights
The Kids and Juniors embraced the exciting sprint dual format, with intense and closely contested battles. Notably, the youngest competitor, an 11-year-old from Japan, claimed victory in the U14 division, showcasing the promising future of the sport.
A Successful Start to the Season
The event’s success was due in no small part to the incredible support of boot Düsseldorf, which provided athletes with a fantastic platform to introduce the sport to new audiences. A special thanks goes to Andrea, Michael, Marco, Laura, Sara, and the entire team at Hoeppner Kommunikation for their professionalism and dedication throughout the event.
Athlete lineup. | Photo courtesy: Euro Tour
What’s Next?
Mark your calendars for the next stop on the EuroTour 2025: the Sancti Petri SUP Festival in Spain, set to take place from May 10–11. With a 4-star rating and a €5,000 prize pool, the stage is set for another thrilling weekend of competition.
Watch the Highlights!
Relive all the action from boot Düsseldorf by checking out the video highlights. Witness the intense battles, incredible performances, and unforgettable moments that kicked off the EuroTour 2025 season in style. Don’t miss it!
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